Occupy Wall Street catapulted a little-known city planning initiative into the spotlight: Manhattan is dotted with privately-owned plazas, atriums and other spaces that most New Yorkers have no idea are open to the public.
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Once a decade, New York State redraws its legislators' district lines to reflect the latest census. Inside the art of redistricting war.
The city routinely sanctions poor New Yorkers receiving cash assistance, but those penalties are often reversed when recipients appeal.
As the NYPD polices by the numbers, a deep look at the data tells the story of law enforcement's impact on neighborhood streets.
Where does New York City's fresh food come from?
The New York World tracks the retail market in political influence shaping decisions in Albany.
