17 Mar 2003 Uncategorized FAITHFUL SHELTER A VA policy change has slashed the number of homeless vet shelter programs getting federal funds–unless they’re faith-based. ByK. Wright1 minRead time
17 Mar 2003 Uncategorized TREATMENT SAVINGS New York could save more than $164 million a year with the Assembly’s version of drug sentencing reform. ByK. Wright1 minRead time
17 Mar 2003 Uncategorized PLANTING POWER The Assembly passed its version of a power plant siting bill this week. ByK. Wright0 minRead time
17 Mar 2003 Uncategorized UNABLE TO LEAVE Disabled welfare recipients aren’t making it into work, and advocates say TANF rules are the problem. ByK. Wright1 minRead time
17 Mar 2003 Uncategorized CHANGE IS COMING On April 1st, low-income immigrants will slowly begin regaining the access to food stamps. ByK. Wright1 minRead time
17 Mar 2003 Uncategorized 10K PER KID New York State spent $10,922 per pupil on elementary and secondary school education in 2001. ByK. Wright0 minRead time
17 Mar 2003 Uncategorized VETO MANIA Bloomberg gave the Council the veto everyone expected last week when he rejected its basic ed welfare bill. ByK. Wright0 minRead time
10 Mar 2003 Uncategorized JOBS FIRST A coalition of labor organizations says the city needs a $1.1 billion public works job program. ByK. Wright1 minRead time
10 Mar 2003 Uncategorized NEW MARKET CASH The Treasury Department released this year’s New Market Tax Credits, 17 of which will invest in New York. ByK. Wright1 minRead time
10 Mar 2003 Uncategorized DEMOLISH, AND BUILD South Bronx community groups want the state to tear down Sheridan Expressway, and make room for waterfront development. ByK. Wright1 minRead time
