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The copepod, a tiny shrimp-like creature, is a weapon being wielded against a summertime annoyance.
On City of Water Day, the Metropolitan Waterfront Alliance will reintroduce New York to its lifeblood.
The MTA's plans to divert riders with disabilities to public transportation and taxis are being questioned by advocates.
The arts play a crucial role in educating the youth in the city, and are particularly valuable to children and teens with special needs. MetroFocus and NYC-ARTS look at some of the arts programming across the boroughs.VIDEO
The bill, passed at the last minute in Congress, received both sighs of relief and strong negative reactions from law makers and transit advocates.
A survey by Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey found that parents realize their home medicine cabinets are an access point for drugs.VIDEO
Many doctors say a new system designed to curb prescription drug abuse could keep pills out of the hands of people in serious pain.
In the wake of large resistance to natural gas drilling, the controversial process may be confined to four counties. Lawmakers say many issues aren't being addressed.VIDEO
As the Big Apple faces ever-hotter summers, officials are looking for ways to cool off in some of the only unused space left in a crowded city: rooftops.VIDEO
In its investigation, City Limits found an overburdened system where delays were endemic, legal help was scarce and the approach to solving family problems was divided.
