Welfare
WEP DEATH SPARKS COUNCIL FIGHT
Alexandria Felton |
Two months ago, a workfare worker died on the job. Last week’s City Council hearing on the topic was a argumentative affair.
Five-Day Eviction Hidden in Rent Law
Alexandria Felton |
Under a new law, Housing Court judges will no longer be able to postpone evictions.
Waterfront
WATER TORTURE
Alexandria Felton |
New costs for city water and sewer services might end up on the rent checks for low-income tenants.
Homelessness
TENANTS FACE INSTANT EVICTION UNDER NEW HOUSING COURT REGS
Alexandria Felton |
A new law will keep Housing Court judges from postponing an eviction after submitting their final judgement.
Manhattan
AIDS BILL OF RIGHTS MEANS 120 MORE DAS CASEWORKERS
Alexandria Felton |
Last week the City Council overwhelmingly passed an AIDS Bill of Rights, which will guarantee many new benefits for city clients and require hiring 120 caseworkers.
