Urban Policy

Her job is to remove homeless people from SF's parks. Her methods are extraordinary

A park ranger's compassionate approach helps long-term homeless residents of Golden Gate Park transition to housing, focusing on relationship-building and sustained support. The story follows two cases: Kaine, who successfully moved into permanent housing after 20 years in the park, and Morrisette, who struggles with the transition despite receiving intensive support.

NYC subway crime plummets as ridership jumps significantly in 2025

NYC subway crime dropped 36% in January 2025 while ridership increased by 13.1% following the implementation of congestion pricing. Mayor Eric Adams attributes the decline to increased police presence, including 1,200 additional NYPD officers and 300 officers patrolling overnight trains, alongside Governor Hochul's $77 million initiative for enhanced security measures.