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NYC Council Begins Hearings on Police-Community Relations

3.3.15 at 5:22pm by Associated Press

The New York City Council is holding its first hearing on policing since protests swept the city after the Eric Garner grand jury decision not to indict police in the unarmed man's death.

Police officials outlined a series of pilot programs intended to demonstrate more police involvement in minority communities - not simply as enforcers of the law, but as partners.

Where Have All The Teachers Gone?

3.3.15 at 3:50pm by Eric Westervelt

Enrollment at teacher training programs is down in many parts of the country, raising fears of a looming teacher shortage.

City Harvest Delivers 500 Millionth Pound of Food

3.3.15 at 3:50pm by Blaine Kaniewski

City Harvest is an organization that collects and distributes food to pantries throughout New York. Tuesday it celebrated its 500 millionth pound delivery of food.

Source: Probe Of Ferguson Police Uncovers Racist Comment About Obama

3.3.15 at 3:50pm by Carrie Johnson

The Justice Department found that the department violated the Constitution with discriminatory policing practices. It found blacks disproportionately targeted by the police and the justice system.

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