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When judges are judged

A review by the New York World found the commission often does not remove judges even when they’ve violated the constitutionally guaranteed right to due process or manipulated the outcome of cases. In addition, much of the commission’s work is conducted in secret. New York is one of only 15 states that conduct judicial disciplinary hearings in private. And in many cases, the name of the sanctioned judge and the nature of the misconduct are never made public. Photo: Flickr/ssalonso

After seven-month search state can’t find records detailing prison nursery program

New York State correction officials don’t maintain basic information on the state’s own landmark prison nursery, including how many women have applied to the program or how long it took staff to review those applications.

Thousands of New Yorkers living in dangerous ‘cluster units’ as homeless population tops 59,000, a record high

The homeless count represents a 10 percent jump during Mayor de Blasio’s first year in office. Despite his vows to turn around the problem and ditch the use of cluster units, the city is still forced to house families in these much-criticized apartments, which have often been cited for hazardous code violations. Photo: AP/Mark Lennihan

Increasing number of New York school children skipping vaccinations

More than 22,000 medical and religious exemptions were granted to students for the 2013-14 school year, up 27 percent from 2010-11, according to the state Health Department. Public and private enrollment over the same period remained largely flat.

State ignored warnings, reinstated troubled doctor now accused of raping patient

In 2006, the New York State Department of Education reinstated the license of a Long Island-based psychiatrist despite the strong opposition of a state health official. Now that psychiatrist, Marshall Hubsher, is facing criminal charges including the third-degree rape of a patient and conspiracy to sell prescription drugs.

Official records confirm Rikers Island nursery little used

The New York City Department of Correction has released data confirming that the Rikers Island jail nursery is little used and that upward of half of all applicants are denied entry.

Questionable nonprofits selected to receive City Council money

Nearly two dozen nonprofits selected to receive more than $150,000 in council have had their tax-exempt status revoked by the IRS for failing to file tax returns for three consecutive years.

Assemblyman Wright steps up for top campaign contributor

Over the past four years the New York State Podiatric Medical Association has contributed $8,600 to Wright, and, as the association’s documents reviewed by The New York World detail, the podiatrists view Wright as an ally they can ask to sponsor legislation and assist the association in persuading his colleagues in the Assembly to support their priorities.

Disgraced former nonprofit exec received huge severance payment

A disgraced former executive of a nonprofit that receives millions of dollars of taxpayer money received a buyout worth more than $200,000, tax filings reveal.

State does little to rein in corporations that routinely exceed campaign contribution limits

Between 2011 and 2013, the state Board of Elections made 164 referrals to district attorneys across the state for excessive corporate campaign contributions. Not a single prosecution resulted, however, prompting the board to stop sending referrals. Meanwhile, corporations continue to regularly make contributions in excess of the $5,000 annual limit.

Increasing number of New York school children skipping vaccinations

New data provides first detailed look at military gear held by New York law enforcement agencies

Over the past several years, more than 120 law enforcement agencies across the state, from the NYPD to Tuckahoe, have obtained military-grade equipment through the Pentagon’s 1033 program, which transfers excess military equipment to state and local police across the country.

When judges are judged

After seven-month search state can’t find records detailing prison nursery program

Thousands of New Yorkers living in dangerous ‘cluster units’ as homeless population tops 59,000, a record high

Increasing number of New York school children skipping vaccinations

State ignored warnings, reinstated troubled doctor now accused of raping patient

Official records confirm Rikers Island nursery little used

Questionable nonprofits selected to receive City Council money

Assemblyman Wright steps up for top campaign contributor

Disgraced former nonprofit exec received huge severance payment

State does little to rein in corporations that routinely exceed campaign contribution limits

Increasing number of New York school children skipping vaccinations

New data provides first detailed look at military gear held by New York law enforcement agencies

PTA fundraising data shows massive gap between haves and have-nots

Search city council financial disclosure filings

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