Gov Paterson Petitioned To Pardon John White

John White and his family have already suffered exorbitant and irreversible trial and appellate costs in addition to immeasurable pain and suffering. No appellate action can undo the harm of these wrongful convictions.

Census Bureau Launches Online Mapping Tool

In 2000, 72 percent of households that received a form mailed it back. The mail participation rate is a new measure designed to give a better picture of actual participation by factoring out census forms that the U.S. Postal Service was unable to deliver as addressed.

NYC Haitian Politico Rallies Support

“This earthquake is a huge blow to a nation already struggling with great adversity, and I am deeply saddened by it,” said the Council Member.

Racial Profiling: Whole Sale “Criminals”

“Shut the fuck up and give us the drugs,” one man shouted at me. A black-clad female reached into the car and grabbed my purse off the front seat. She looked through and triumphantly pulled out a roll of cash and held it up.

Sgt. Crowley Was Stupid; But President Can’t Say That

Sgt. Crowley asked Gates to step outside. The professor identified himself, stepped outside, and was then promptly arrested for "disorderly conduct," which, in this case was, "How dare you suggest that I may be a racist?"

Young Harlem Students Learn Marketing Skills

Principal Beverly Lewis—who joined the partnership after stepping into her job in 2004—said that the annual program—called “The Future Marketers Program”—has been transformative in developing students’ self-confidence, presentation abilities, college preparedness, and academic engagement