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Mini Libraries Spring Up in New York

Posted on May 6, 2013 by OrenS

The PEN foundation is bringing mini-libraries to New York City. These honor system based libraries allow New Yorkers to take or leave a book. Each one is designed by an artist or architect, making them a great resource for book … Continue reading →

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Common Core Faces Battle in New York City

Posted on April 23, 2013 by OrenS

The federal government is facing stiff resistance around the country as it attempts to implement core curriculum. This new curriculum is aimed at standardizing education across state lines and raising educational achievement. Although some states have rejected the proposal based … Continue reading →

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Bronx Court Unable To Keep Up with Cases

Posted on April 16, 2013 by OrenS

Bronx’s criminal court is suffering from a serious backlog of cases and a lower conviction rate than the other four boroughs. Strained by budget cuts and an increased work load, many suspect justice is not being properly served in the … Continue reading →

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NYPD Expands Technology-Based Crime Fighting

Posted on March 28, 2013 by OrenS

The NYPD is expanding its uses of Twitter, Facebook and other social programs in its battle against crime. Last year the NYPD began covertly friending and following known gang members on Facebook and Twitter to get an inside track on … Continue reading →

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Soda Ban Revoked by Judge Before It Begins

Posted on March 12, 2013 by OrenS

The ban on large sugary drinks championed by Mayor Bloomberg was struck down by State Supreme Court this week. The ban was set to take effect just days after it was revoked. Bloomberg quickly issued a statement saying his administration … Continue reading →

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New York Law Bans the Sale of E-Cigarettes to Minors

Posted on January 7, 2013 by andrewc

New York laws are coming down hard on minors who purchase e-cigarettes: the smokeless, tobaccoless, electronic cigarettes. Wait, no smoke? No tobacco? Well, what’s the harm then? The answer is nicotine. Although e-cigarettes are less harmful than traditional cigarettes, they still … Continue reading →

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Connecticut Shooting Boosts NYC Gun Buyback

Posted on December 18, 2012 by OrenS

Police and community leaders saw an uptick in the number of guns received by the gun buyback program this past weekend. Many of the people returning guns cited the shooting in Connecticut as the catalyst for wanting to rid their … Continue reading →

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Masked Protests Going to Court

Posted on October 24, 2012 by OrenS

A law dating back to 1845 will be scrutinized in an upcoming legal battle. The law, which states it is illegal for three or more masked people to stage a protest, has been invoked in the past to break up … Continue reading →

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Some See Racial Bias in Specialized High School Exam

Posted on October 16, 2012 by OrenS

New York’s specialized science high schools have historically been seen as a way for poor and minority students to access a world-class education. Performance on the test, which is free to take, can land a student in Stuyvesant, Bronx Science, … Continue reading →

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Legality of Cab Hailing Phone Apps Questioned

Posted on September 11, 2012 by OrenS

Phone app buy softtabs viagra lications that connect cabs with passengers are already being tested in cities across America. These same companies are now attempting to launch their app in New York City, the world’s unofficial cab capital, but they … Continue reading →

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