HOUSE SLASHES HOUSING CASH-NO THANKS TO RICK LAZIO
Kathleen McGowan |
The House’s new federal housing budget is $6 billion shy of the president’s request, which doesn’t do much for New York–and it’s hard not to blame candidate Rick Lazio.
Bronx
NO MORE PENCILS, NO MORE DOCKED WELFARE CHECKS
Kathleen McGowan |
“Learnfare,” which punished parents on welfare when their kids missed school, will end after one year, as the state legislature opts not to extend the controversial program.
Justice
FOSTERING DISCORD
Sajan P. Kuriakos |
A harsh letter to the editor ends a potential relationship between the city’s Administration for Children Services and an parental advisory committee.
