Boroughs
Broken Lever Voting Machine Taken Out of Service
Rachael Levy |
The device gave supporters of many candidates no way to register their preference. Election staff say no one was denied the right to vote.
News
The '13 Race, Through Immigrants' Eyes
Arturo Conde |
Many of New York’s immigrants will be voting Tuesday. Others can only watch. But almost all are mindful, advocates say, of how important local policy is to their future in this city.
News
SI Sandy Victims Pan Cuomo Speech
Jack Curran |
The governor’s annual policy address included several policies to address the risk of future storms. But victims of the most recent one wanted to hear more about help coming their way.
Hurricane Sandy
Bikers Band Together in Post-Sandy NYC
Erin Brodwin |
With power out and much of the transit system shuttered, groups of cyclists teamed up to ensure a safe rider for New Yorkers trying to find a way to get to work.
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Outside Media Glare, Brooklyn Coast Hit Hard
Jarrett Murphy |
News reports have focused on Hurricane Sandy’s devastation in New Jersey and Breezy Point. But from Coney Island to Brighton Beach to Sheepshead Bay, Brooklynites are struggling with the storm’s impact.
News
Child Welfare Head: Family Court Crunch Escapes Pols' Notice
Helen Zelon |
In an interview with City Limits, Administration for Children’s Services Commissioner Ronald Richter says of the scarce resources in Family Court: “Our issues are often not popular. It takes a lot of effort to draw politicians’ attention.”
News
Juvenile Justice System Excludes Many Youthful Wrongdoers
Helen Zelon |
New York’s juvenile justice system is the target of reform efforts. But to some critics, it’s the fact that New York State tries so many teens outside of juvenile court that most needs reform. Chapter 4 in our Family Court investigation.
News
Deadly Fires, 9-11 And Beyond: A Reading List
Jarrett Murphy |
From the 9-11 Commission to reports on individual firefighter tragedies, check out these links to learn more about the FDNY and firefighter fatalities.
News
Firefighter Decisions Hold Lives—Including Their Own—In Balance
Jarrett Murphy |
The FDNY is committed to “aggressive, interior firefighting.” When that’s the plan, equipment, training and manpower are all less important that human decision-making.
Activism and Volunteerism
When Fire Wins: Causes of FDNY Deaths
Jarrett Murphy |
Each of the FDNY’s line-of-duty deaths over the past 20 years involved a unique person and unique circumstances. But according to investigations by the FDNY and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, common contributing factors link many of the incidents.
