Bronx
UNDERCOVER PROBE FINDS NEGLECT, APATHY AT CITY PSYCH WARD
Glenn Thrush |
In the current issue of City Limits: An inside investigation of a city-run psychiatric ward.
City Hall
SOFTLY, SPEAKER CARRIES A BIG STICK IN BUDGET BATTLE
Glenn Thrush |
In the latest maneuver in a contentious budget battle, City Council Speaker Peter Vallone pushes the mayor closer to a lawsuit.
Saint George He Ain’t
Glenn Thrush |
Pataki’s last minute budget veto causes deep loses in legal aid.
Manhattan
COME ON IRENE. DIGGS IN.
Glenn Thrush |
Comings and goings in the nonprofit and government spheres.
Welfare
WILLIAM J. WILSON'S BIG WELFARE REFORM STUDY SKIPS NEW YORK
Glenn Thrush |
A multi-million dollar, multi-city study of the effects of welfare reform won’t include New York City, and advocates for the poor say they know why.
Homelessness
SECTION 8 FROM OUTER SPACE
Glenn Thrush |
Will housing vouchers trump the space shuttle as a budget priority for House Republicans?
RICHARD'S PUBLICITY STUNTED
Glenn Thrush |
A housing agency plan to tout a very special “Touched by an Angel” goes awry.
Sheldon Silver
PATAKI BUDGET VETO A CASH-TASTROPHE FOR LEGAL AID AND HOUSING
Glenn Thrush |
Legal Services, Legal Aid and housing programs all took massive budget cuts when the Governor slashed the state budget last week.
Citywide
After-School Special, By George
Glenn Thrush |
Billionaire philanthropist George Soros is apparently ready to pass some of his money to New York City’s after-school youth programs.
