Gail Robinson, Author at City Limits

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While talent helps, students also need knowledge, expertise and polish to get into dozens of New York City public school arts programs that use auditions and portfolios to screen applicants.…

ByGail Robinson 28 minRead time

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Jun 2022

ARTS and CULTURE Education Government

The Art Treasures Behind NYC’s School Doors

With pieces dating back to the early 20th century, the city’s public schools are home to almost 2,000 works encompassing realistic murals depicting the city’s history, giant pieces on exterior…

ByGail Robinson 22 minRead time

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Jun 2022

ARTS and CULTURE Education Government

After Tough Time for Art in City Schools, Advocates Seek More Funding

After two pandemic years that wrought havoc on all education but particularly on arts classes, advocates and educators have mounted a drive to win more—and more permanent—funding for visual art,…

ByGail Robinson 17 minRead time

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Dec 2021

Economy Government In Depth

What’s Driving the Shortage of Home Healthcare Workers in NY? Low Wages, Advocates Say

“People who do this work love it. You have to love working with people,” says State Assemblymember Karines Reyes, who is a nurse. But she adds, “If you can get…

ByGail Robinson 19 minRead time

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Jul 2021

Housing and Homelessness News

More New Yorkers are ‘Aging in Place’—But Growing Older at Home Isn’t Easy

City residents looking for alternatives to nursing home care, particularly those with limited incomes, confront an array of hurdles: lack of affordable housing, a shortage of safe and accessible…

ByGail Robinson 21 minRead time

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Dec 2020

Economy Government News

Pandemic May Spur Retirements Among Not-So-Old New Yorkers

Some older workers are retiring earlier than they had planned, a trend that could accelerate if the city provides incentives to encourage them to leave their jobs. While some people…

ByGail Robinson 20 minRead time

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Oct 2020

Government

Septuagenarians Running for President Differ on Key Issues for Older New Yorkers

On Social Security, healthcare, housing and food support, Joe Biden and Donald Trump offer different visions to older New Yorkers.

ByGail Robinson 16 minRead time

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Oct 2020

Uncategorized

Eight Months into Pandemic, Senior Center Doors Remain Shut

The de Blasio administration has no schedule for reopening the centers, and it seems likely the centers will not offer in-person services until 2021.

ByGail Robinson 13 minRead time

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Nov 2018

Education In Depth Investigations

Overdue Assignment: Making NYC Schools Culturally Responsive

It will take more than new language or better lessons. Who’s teaching, who’s learning and the very nature of how social studies are taught and tested are also in play.

ByGail Robinson 25 minRead time

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Sep 2018

Education In Depth Investigations