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    Q&A with Cleveland on Responsible Banking Law, New in NYC

    Will NYC's new responsible banking ordinance improve support for local communities and prevent foreclosures? MetroFocus asked Cleveland, which led the way in 1990.

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    Will N.J. Decriminalize Marijuana? Decision Delayed to June.

    New Jersey could decriminalize marijuana. Yet, marijuana has been decriminalized in New York for over three decades, and arrests are higher than they've been since 2000.

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    Third-Grader Wins Science Competition for Zero-Waste Packaging

    Joshua Yi from New Jersey won a national science competition with his design, "No More Trash."

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    Minimum Wage Increases in NY Since 1990

    Gov. Cuomo says raising the minimum wage to $8.50 is "out of the realm of possibility." Do you think it's time for a wage hike?

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    Walk on the Wired Side: Office Spaces of the Tech Sector

    At the end of Internet Week, 1,800 people had a one-day opportunity to attend open houses at 55 New York tech company offices.

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    Q&A with Scott Stedman: Northside Festival Adds the Entrepreneur

    More than music and film, this year the fest incorporates a days-long session on the new entrepreneurial economy.

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    Dharun Ravi Gets 30 Days

    During sentencing, judge said Ravi acted out of "colossal insensitivity," not hate, in spying on Tyler Clementi.

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    'Icarus at the Edge of Time' Opens the 2012 World Science Festival

    The spectacular United Palace Theater hosts a multimedia performance with the music of Philip Glass and the story of a boy who challenges the power of a black hole.

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    Op-Ed: Prepare Students for a Global World with Social Media

    Students want to work on things that matter to them and matter in the real world. Social media is one of the most effective ways to connect students’ work to the world.
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Council Speaker Christine Quinn discusses the responsible banking ordinance at a press conference on May 15. The legislation is based on a law passed in Cleveland in 1990. Photo courtesy of New York City Council
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Q&A with Cleveland on Responsible Banking Law, New in NYC
May 25, 2012 4:00 AM
Will NYC's new responsible banking ordinance improve support for local communities and prevent foreclosures? MetroFocus asked Cleveland, which led the way in 1990. More...
Packaged marijuana seized by Port Authority of New York and New Jersey officers. The New Jersey State Assembly will vote on a bill to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana in June. AP/Port Authority
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Will N.J. Decriminalize Marijuana? Decision Delayed to June.
May 25, 2012 4:00 AM
New Jersey could decriminalize marijuana. Yet, marijuana has been decriminalized in New York for over three decades, and arrests are higher than they've been since 2000.VIDEO More...
Joshua Li proudly holds up his finished product, Joshua's Raceway, made with 100% recycled and reusable materials. Photo by Lin Sanders.
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Third-Grader Wins Science Competition for Zero-Waste Packaging
May 24, 2012 4:00 AM
Joshua Yi from New Jersey won a national science competition with his design, "No More Trash."VIDEO More...
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Walk on the Wired Side: Office Spaces of the Tech Sector
May 23, 2012 4:00 AM
At the end of Internet Week, 1,800 people had a one-day opportunity to tour 55 New York tech company offices at WalkaboutNYC -- a behind-the-scenes exploration of how New York's tech economy is growing.VIDEO More...
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Q&A with Scott Stedman: Northside Festival Adds the Entrepreneur
May 23, 2012 4:00 AM
More than music and film, this year the fest incorporates a days-long session on the new entrepreneurial economy.VIDEO More...
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The Evolution of New York’s Palate: From Turtle Soup to Green Markets
May 24, 2012 12:40 PM
The New York Public Library's menu collection illuminates the fascinating, often strange shifts in the city's belly, as well as its heart. More...
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Op-Ed: Prepare Students for a Global World with Social Media
May 21, 2012 4:00 AM
Students want to work on things that matter to them and matter in the real world. Social media is one of the most effective ways to make learning relevant and connect students’ work to the world. More...
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‘Icarus at the Edge of Time’ Opens the 2012 World Science Festival
May 21, 2012 4:00 AM
The spectacular United Palace Theater is the setting for a multimedia performance with the music of Philip Glass and the story of a boy who challenges the formidable power of a black hole. Educators receive discounts.VIDEO More...
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The Grading Teachers Project: Share Your Thoughts
May 15, 2012 6:10 AM
How should teachers be evaluated? Share your opinion with MetroFocus. More...
In April 17, after walking 150 miles from New York City, a group of 15 undocumented students arrived in Albany to advocate for the passage of the New York State DREAM Act. Gov. Andrew Cuomo has no taken a position on the bill. Photo courtesy of the New York State Leadership Council.
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What the DREAM Acts Mean for Undocumented Students: Share Your Thoughts
May 15, 2012 5:35 AM
The New York State DREAM Act would allow undocumented students access to funding to attend city and state colleges; the federal version would provide path to legal status.VIDEO More...
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