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New York greets Hurricane Sandy with fewer shelters and state troopers — and a shorter timeline for evacuation
Gov. Chris Christie has declared a State of Emergency for New Jersey and ordered the evacuation of some areas. Atlantic City will begin evacuations at noon Sunday.
Educating New York’s black community about health threats is the core mission of the Brooklyn-based Arthur Ashe Institute. Salon owners and CEO Ruth Browne explain their work.
VIDEOMollenkopf discusses how the city's changing demographics will affect local politics.VIDEO
The Center for Urban Research Director John Mollenkopf uses mapping to show the changing balance of native-born and immigrant racial groups.VIDEO
Three immigrants seeking a highly coveted visa struggle to prove their worth to the United States.VIDEO
An annual survey shows New Yorkers are happy, but they’re still concerned about jobs, safety, housing and costs.
MetroFocus looks at the redistricting process in New York City, a politically charged process that takes place once every 10 years.
Some New York state residents say hydraulic fracturing will bring jobs and other opportunities to the region.VIDEO
