Youth Crime in America's Cities

Mayor Menino was in Washington to unveil a new institute to serve youth, education and families and to improve the quality of life in towns and cities. The mayor is chairman of the National League of Cities committee, which established the institute. He enumerated the institute's goals and described economic and social improvements in Boston during his two terms as mayor. He also praised Senator Kennedy (D-MA), who sat beside him, for legislative efforts for youth and cities. After his prepared remarks, Mayor Menino answered written questions from the audience.