According to the most recent school inquiry at IS 61, which is predominantly Hispanic, more than 80 percent of the students interviewed reported having been threatened or intimidated at least once while at school. more>
To prevent more bodega clerks from becoming victims of violent robberies, some City Council members have pledged to push legislation to require bodega owners to install security cameras. They also plan to ask the police to quickly process handgun permit applications, which cost $340 each. more>