Friday, October 19, 2007

Poverty in the Big Apple


In this article Bob Herbert expresses that the greatest challenge most American cities face lies in the increasing divide between "the haves and have-nots." In New York City, one of the primary problems is that kids in the poorest neighborhoods DO NOT feel safe! The kids report feeling worried about the violence levels in their neighborhoods. The article mentions that the upcoming presidential campaign should focus on urban issues. See more.

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