Manhattan
Getting Beyond Dead-End For Welfare Workers' Jobs
Darise Jean-Baptiste |
State officials say they’re committed to guiding public assistance recipients into the best jobs possible, despite the veto of a bill that would have required that.
ARTS and CULTURE
DOES THE NEW 'NEW MATH' ADD UP?:
NYC TEACHERS TAKE ANOTHER TACK
Darise Jean-Baptiste |
Some prescribe “radical math” as the cure for American students’ low math performance.
Bronx
DEVELOPERS GETTING BUSY IN
FARTHEST REACHES OF BRONX
Darise Jean-Baptiste |
Sleepy streets of one- and two-family homes have become a boomtown of new apartments and rowhouses.
Bronx
DEMAND JUMPS FOR SOUP KITCHENS, FOOD PANTRIES
Darise Jean-Baptiste |
Those able to purchase food should be helped by Mayor’s newly announced Food Policy Coordinator and Task Force.
Bronx
THE CITY'S LATEST HIRINGS AND RETIRINGS
Darise Jean-Baptiste |
New people in old city government positions and brand-new ones, plus moves at Iris House, the Blood Center and more.
Citywide
LOW-INCOME TENANTS WITH HIV
GET A BREAK FROM FEDERAL JUDGE
Darise Jean-Baptiste |
At October’s beginning, they received worrisome news about rent — but by October’s end, the threat was suspended.
Standardized Tests
LITERACY EFFORT FINDS THE 'MISSING MIDDLE'
Darise Jean-Baptiste |
New community-student program to boost reading for middle schoolers.
Bronx
BETWEEN A TEMP JOB
AND A HARD PLACE
Darise Jean-Baptiste |
“Work first” is the mantra for welfare recipients in New York City, but some opportunities that come along can actually set you back.
Manhattan
COURT PROTECTS SECTION 8 TENANTS
Darise Jean-Baptiste |
State’s Appellate Division rules in favor of 60,000 city residents.
Youth
YOUTH PROGRAMS SLIMMER THIS YEAR
Darise Jean-Baptiste |
Federal cuts have providers anticipating less programming and looking for funds elsewhere.
