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Criminologists question what it means to “defund the police”
Cutting down community police interactions and replacing them with neighborhood vigilantes is risky.
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Special Report: Shutdown: The Coronavirus
New York City’s budget becomes the latest victim of the pandemic
De Blasio said that New York City is predicted to lose $7.4. billion in tax revenue in the next fiscal year, due to the pandemic.
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Features
Arts organizations give city kids a chance to experience theater
Students working with the Situation Project get a chance to shadow staff at the show. Photo courtesy of the Situation […]
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Public housing at risk under proposed budget cuts
A rally gave advocates and tenants a voice.
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Street Squash After School Program Teaches More than a Game
Street Squash After School program in Harlem is a haven for kids.