Annamarya Scaccia, Author at City Limits

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LaGuardia High School for Music & Art has produced a list of famous performers and artists. But some alums say the current leadership is emphasizing grades during the admissions process,…

ByAnnamarya Scaccia 17 minRead time

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May 2016

Justice

Still Waiting for Rules to Prevent Rape on Rikers

Nearly a year ago, the city’s Board of Correction voted to enact revised guidelines to address high rates of sexual abuse in the city’s correctional facilities. The final rule has…

ByAnnamarya Scaccia 16 minRead time

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Mar 2016

Economy

Small Businesses are Also Worried About the East New York Rezoning

Rising commercial rents could threaten independent stores in the neighborhood. The de Blasio administration is studying the commercial landscape and developing a plan.

ByAnnamarya Scaccia 14 minRead time

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Jan 2016

Economy In Depth Investigations

Flaws Plagued Pioneering Plan to Upgrade Homes of the Poor

New York charted a new path to energy efficiency, using “on-bill financing” so low-income homeowners could get retrofits they couldn’t afford up front. But utility companies, lenders and ratings companies…

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ByBrooke L. Williams

BySamuel Lieberman 13 minRead time

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Jan 2016

Economy Investigations

NYS’s Green-Energy Loans Played Hard to Get

Some borrowers report positive experiences—and significant savings—under the Green Jobs/Green New York program. But others had a frustrating time with the loan program’s rules and processes.

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ByBrooke L. Williams 20 minRead time

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Dec 2015

Economy In Depth

What Does Parental Leave Look Like in NYC’s Silicon Alley?

Global technology leaders are adopting groundbreaking parental leave policies. Most New York City tech firms lag far behind, although some are trying to close the gap.

ByAnnamarya Scaccia 13 minRead time

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Aug 2015

Government

Questions on Whether Lawsuit is Likely to Solve City’s Foster-Care Problems

The legal attack led by Public Advocate Letitia James alleges the city has failed to address lengthy delays and abuse in the foster-care system. Some believe a courtroom is the…

ByAnnamarya Scaccia 13 minRead time

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Mar 2015

Housing and Homelessness

City: We’re Stemming Flow of Foster-Care Kids Into Homelessness

Youth who’ve left foster care have long been part of the city’s larger homeless population. The de Blasio administration is taking steps to address the issue, but advocates are pushing…