The streets of Harlem can sometimes be a tough place for kids to grow up, but in recent years, community programs have been popping up to help with this problem. Jennifer Austin takes a look at one Harlem resident who is teaching valuable life lessons—through karate.

Lesbian couples won a new right in New York City. Prune Perromat reports on how newborn babies will now have both their moms’ names on their birth certificates.

Online social networking has become a popular tool to meet people but it can carry serious risks. This was evident last week when a radio reporter was murdered, allegedly by someone he met online. Sheena Lee reports on the popularity of virtual encounters—and the dangers.

Many Liberians in New York came to escape the civil war back home. But since its end, some have been facing deportation, threatening to tear families apart. Sia Nyorkor reports on the reality of their temporary status in the US, even in the wake of a presidential reprieve.

Child care will take another hit in the coming months. The commissioner of children’s services testified earlier this week that more budget cuts to the tune of $55.2 million are on the way. Reporter Jessica Hopper visits the Williamsbridge NAACP Early Education Center in the Bronx to find out how this will affect them.

Potential home buyers are starting to take notice of low housing prices. Mark Kottler investigates whether this is a good time to buy or sell.

President Barack Obama unveiled his new strategy for Afghanistan and Pakistan, which entails sending additional troops into Afghanistan. As Naveen Sultan reports, the mission is to train Afghan security forces to tackle the growing Al-Qaida and Taliban insurgency.

New Yorkers recently learned their transportation fare is going to increase this spring to help close the MTA’s $1.2 billion deficit. By a 12-1 vote, transit officials voted to increase fare rides on New York’s buses, subways and rail lines. As Ivonne Snavely reports, many commuters are not happy with the decision.