Study reveals income, education, infant mortality, other sharp disparities on the North Shore

The North Shore of Staten Island faces disparities in housing, income, education and access to essential  services when compared to citywide statistics, as well as the rest of the borough.

The North Shore also faces large disparities within the community, a study titled “The North Shore of Staten Island: Community Driven Solutions to Improve Child and Family Well-Being” by the Citizens’ Committee for Children of New York shows.

Some of the most troubling trends are: Domestic violence and child abuse and neglect rates, which are double the citywide rate; infant mortality rates per 1,000 households with children, and Force, Abuse of authority, Discourtesy, and Offensive Language (FADO) complaints with the NYPD.

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