all stories tagged "Poverty"
The Department of Education has revised portions of its disciplinary code to make consequences for poor behavior less strict for the youngest students.
Do NYC urban planners have infrastructure and environmental advice for slum-filled cities in other parts of the world?
See where to pick up free back-to-school supplies and learn about programs and sites that match donors and schools in need.
The wealth or poverty of a neighborhood is not the determining factor in how nice or well maintained a city park is.
If you have limited income, you don't have to pay a hefty price for a lawyer or legal advice. Many nonprofits and law firms provide free or low-cost legal services.
New bills would give New York State the toughest gun laws in the country.
Need to Know shines a human light on families in need.VIDEO
On the heels of a new lawsuit against the restaurant's owners, protesters took to the sidewalk during Restaurant Week.
In 2012, a number of the mayor's long-term policy strategies have taken major hits from the courts and lawmakers.
The city's proposal for teeny apartments is part of a larger movement to fill the evolving needs of a growing population.




