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As the debate over medical marijuana in New York State heats up, MetroFocus looked at who the power players are.
Brooklynites, working with the group 596 Acres, explain why and how they're transforming formerly vacant city-owned lots into green spaces for everyone.VIDEO
Cuts in federal funding to New York City that have hit child care particularly hard, with a projected $16 million cut for Head Start and another $14 million cut for the Child Care Block Grant.
The full schedule of City Council's hearings on the executive budget for 2013 is now available.
If New York is going to meet the mayor's greenhouse goals, its apartment buildings are going to have to get greener. But getting there is difficult.
A fourth-generation beekeeper, Andrew Coté produces honey gathered from rooftop hives in the three boroughs.VIDEO
A coalition of activists are demanding New York State keep its promise to study the impact of fracking on human health. What have other health studies revealed?
A New York Post article resulted in City Council putting a hold on Picture the Homeless' funding. Did a member of the group teach people how to squat vacant buildings?VIDEO
A federal Promise Neighborhoods grant in hand, one Brooklyn organization is asking residents how to address the causes and consequences of poverty in their neighborhood.
Legislation to legalize medicinal cannabis is making strides in Connecticut. Meanwhile, New Jersey is plagued by NIMBY issues.VIDEO
