Elizabeth Olsson, Author at City Limits

A Train Runs Through It

Elizabeth Olsson | October 15, 2002

“Reverse” commuter trains rocket through the Bronx without stopping–but residents have a plan to change that.

Betty Kapetanakis, 1952-2002

Elizabeth Olsson | August 5, 2002

The executive director of the North Star Fund is remembered for her progressive vision of what small nonprofit groups can do if given the means.

Battling Violence

Elizabeth Olsson | July 29, 2002

The City Council is pushing for legislation to protect battered women at home and work, but the Bloomberg administration insists these bills will only make matters worse.

One of the city’s largest service groups for homeless New Yorkers plans to relocate its headquarters downtown, and local residents and a business advocacy group say the move goes against their dreams for redeveloping lower Manhattan.

Homes That Work

Elizabeth Olsson | July 1, 2002

Supportive housing traditionally helps folks battling chronic illness or mental health problems. A new city project aids those facing more transitory issues.

David Dinkins

A Real Estate Bargain

Elizabeth Olsson | July 1, 2002

A push for expanding supportive housing to stem a growing homeless crisis.

Latino

Williamsburg’s Last Picture Show

Elizabeth Olsson | July 1, 2002

Community activists do battle for use of Billyburg’s art deco Commodore theater.

Manhattan

Food Stamps for Thought

Elizabeth Olsson | July 1, 2002

A year after a state court ordered Albany officials to offer Medicaid to all legal immigrants, a handful of immigrants are suing the state for the right to food stamps, too.