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Promises Kept

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    Promises Kept

    The council fulfills pledges made by Christine Quinn by passing bills relating to contracts and foreclosures Read more»

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    Demanding Accountability

    New York Police Department Commissioner Ray Kelly faces calls for increased police oversight after revelations about his participation in an anti-Muslim video that was used to train officers. Read more»

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    Know Before You Owe

    A city-wide campaign warns New Yorkers away from for-profit education scams that can leave students in debt and without a job. Read more»

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Promises Kept

February 02, 2012 — Fulfilling pledges Speaker Christine Quinn made in last year's State of the City address, the Council passed two bills that will protect tenants of buildings facing foreclosure and add more transparency to contracts.

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Know Before You Owe

January 31, 2012 — A city-wide campaign warms New Yorkers away from for-profit education scams that can leave students in debt and without a job.

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Battle Lines

January 20, 2012 — Queens groups are split over how they want to see legislative districts drawn in their communities.

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Cuomo Takes on Education

January 17, 2012 — Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he wants to be an advocate for students. What does his new-found focus on education policy mean for the city?

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