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Protesters Target Developers – and the Mayor
More than 300 demonstrators took to the steps of City Hall to decry the displacement of longtime residents and small businesses.
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SPECIAL REPORT: Failure to Yield
Four years into Vision Zero, New York City has achieved a historic low in pedestrian traffic deaths. But how many more people will die in crashes that safe-streets advocates argue are preventable?
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Hurricane Maria Evacuees Face Housing Uncertainty
Puerto Rican families staying in hotels in New York are living in a state of limbo amid eviction fears.
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Mayor Offers a “Fair” Deal
Bill de Blasio presented plans to boost civic engagement and make New York the "fairest big city in the world" during his annual State of the City address.
Election ’17: What Should the Mayor Fix?
Our reporters fanned through Queens and asked voters for their City Hall wishlist. Reducing homelessness and increasing affordable housing topped the agenda.
SPECIAL REPORT: Breakdown
A fractured treatment system leaves New York City’s mentally ill with little place to turn – sometimes with tragic consequences.
Saluting Veterans By Helping Them
The annual Veterans Day Parade offered an opportunity to celebrate our troops, past and present, as well as address their needs – including better healthcare and more jobs.
Homeless Rise Fuels Protests
The city's homeless population hit a record 60,017 last week, spurring demands for reform.