Bill Clinton
Jason's Brain Trust
Carl Vogel and Neil deMause |
When Jason Turner was hired to revamp New York City’s welfare system, he brought his ideological convictions and those of his closest advisors with him.
Judge Dread
Robin Epstein |
Evaluating the performance of nonprofits has become big business and evaluators have become big power players. Now it’s time to judge the judges.
Cityview: Vacant Scare
Michael McKee |
Keeping an eye on the magic number of rent regulation: a vacancy rate of under 5 percent.
Lien Days Ahead
Kathleen McGowan |
For the first time since the 1970s, tax-delinquent buildings are being auctioned off in New York.
Bill Clinton
Not Quite Fed Up
City Limits |
This year’s budget yielded a $70 billion surplus, but only a few new dollars for New York City’s underfunded social service, education and environmental sectors.
Sweep for Your Supper
Kemba Johnson |
Homeless shelter residents are being asked to work in their lodgings, some earning 63 cents an hour at janitorial jobs that prevent them from finding real work–or independence.
$600 Million Man
Glenn Thrush |
The mayor’s plan to put all welfare recipients to work might be the cornerstone of a national political run, but it’s going to cost New York City taxpayers an extra $600 million a year.
Recycling
Steam-Cleaned Suit
Kemba Johnson |
When Browning Ferris Industries closed its South Bronx medical waste incinerator in June 1997, locals celebrated their victory. But the party may have been premature.
