Education
Among Heartland Homages, Pols Address Urban Issues
Jarrett Murphy |
The presidential candidates have staked out very different positions on housing, schools, crime, infrastructure and other issues key to urban America.
Economy
LOWER TAXES BENEFIT YOUNGER WORKERS TOO
Bosede Adenekan |
Why not expand the Earned Income Tax Credit to needy older teens and young adults?
Bronx
THE NEW BOSS, IS NOT THE SAME AS THE OLD BOSS
Lauren Victory |
Keep track of recent job switches at HPD, ESDC and elsewhere with Ins & Outs.
In Depth
TWO FRIENDS INVESTIGATE THE URBAN FOOD CHAIN
Karen Loew |
Several points of progress in the spread of healthy food are amplified in an upcoming documentary.
Bronx
NYC'S HOMELESS CHILDREN EXPERIENCE GREAT OUTDOORS
Lauren Victory |
Some kids from shelters enjoyed nature in camps this summer.
Brooklyn
TOWN HALL MEETINGS HEAR POVERTY-FIGHTING DEMANDS
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The first meetings of the Economic Security Cabinet conclude with inspiration and caution.
Economy
A 'Crisis' Among Youth: How To Re-Connect?
Abraham Paulos |
More specialized services are needed to help today’s lost generation, experts say.
Economy
Maybe Beloved Shops Don't Have To Disappear
Nicholas Jahr |
A range of ideas is proffered to stall the trend of older businesses’ extinction – though it could be too late for one block in Chelsea.
Bronx
Close-To-Home Treatment For Youths Gains Notice
Betsy Morais |
An initiative by the city Department of Probation shows signs of success.
ARTS and CULTURE
Upstart Could Bring Hip-Hop To The Hill
Curtis Stephen |
Kevin Powell seeks to channel that Obama youth energy into a victory in Brooklyn’s 10th District over incumbent Congressman Edolphus Towns.
