Bronx
POLITICS AS UNUSUAL IN THIS FALL’S CITY COUNCIL RACES
Megan Kenny and Cassi Feldman |
In an otherwise sleepy election year, some City Council races are getting interesting as the September 9 primary draws near.
Gifford Miller
A TAXING LAW FOR LANDLORDS AND TENANTS
John Tozzi |
A new tax on landlords who do not live in the buildings they own may mean bad news for thousands of low-income tenants, according to a study released last week.
CLOSING ADAP'S GAP
J. Grossman |
State AIDS Directors reached an agreement with Bristol-Myers Squibb that will save the cash-strapped ADAPs up to $65 million.
PENSION TENSION
K. Wright |
The city’s pension costs will account for more than 12 percent of spending by 2007, the IBO says.
GIVE AND TAKE
K. Wright |
An estimated 40,000 former food aid recipients may settle a suit against state and fed agencies that seized thier tax returns to cover food stamp overpayments.
Welfare
LOSING TRACK
K. Wright |
GAO says the majority of the 47 states that are working to set up child welfare case tracking systems are having problems.
Bronx
BATHS CLEAN-UP
K. Wright |
The 100-year-old publicly owned baths on 59th street are set for a $25 to $30 million renovation.
