economy
Long-Term Unemployment Still Very High
Jarrett Murphy |
Blacks, Asians and older Americans were more likely to be long-term unemployed. But one’s level of education didn’t affect the risks.
CommunityWire
Report Details Discrimination against People with Physical Disabilities at NYC Courthouses
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New report exposes numerous accessibility barriers for people with physical disabilities at NYC courthouses, finds the New York City Department of Correction (DOC) in violation of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Albany
Key Tool for Low-Income Housing Needs Lawmakers’ Support
Judi Kende |
The New York State Low-Income Housing Tax Credit is underfunded, oversubscribed and full of potential to help address the housing crisis.
Housing and Homelessness
Dispute Over Cuomo’s Use of Bank Settlement Funds
Jarrett Murphy |
Advocates want $492 million from firms including Bank of America (being “exorcised” of toxic loans by Rev. Billy Talen, above) spent on housing programs. The governor has other uses in mind. A similar dispute in California ended up in court.
