Scenes From a Tragedy
Our reporters used social media and on-the-scene reporting to tell the story of a deadly explosion in East Harlem. (Photo: Scott Klocksin)
Topic: Housing
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Violence Victims Wait for Homes
Some domestic violence victims have been waiting more than a decade for public housing.
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Meals on Wheels for Homeless
Construction worker Carlos Vargas started a mobile food pantry that feeds up to 150 people a week in the Bronx and Manhattan.
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Vito Lopez’s Complex Legacy
Some call him a hero, other call him a villain. But the disgraced former political powerhouse changed the face of Bushwick.
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Angry Tenants Seek Equity
Resident of two South Bronx apartment buildings hope to wrest control of their homes from a private equity firm they accuse of being neglectful landlords.
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Tell us What #PovertyIs
Our reporters are teaming with NBC News for a crowdsourcing project on what poverty means to people. Join by using the #PovertyIs hashtag on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.
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Strand Turns Page on Controversy
Homeless people and employees said the bookstore used a sprinkler system to keep folks from spending the night on the sidewalk. The tactic ended after a reporter's inquiry.
NYCity Snapshot: How Can the New Mayor Help You?
Our reporters asked scores of New Yorkers: What is one thing the next mayor can do to make your life better? The answers proved as diverse as the city itself.