27 Jan 2003 Uncategorized IT'S COLD INSIDE, TOO The White House released emergency home heating aid funds last week, citing a 20 percent spike in heating costs. ByK. Wright0 minRead time
27 Jan 2003 Uncategorized CLUTTERED WITH ART? Artists and the parks department square off on new regs for selling art in city parks. ByK. Wright0 minRead time
27 Jan 2003 Uncategorized BUDGET BRAWL, ROUND ONE Saying help from Albany is unlikely, Mayor Bloomberg turned the heat up on labor in this morning’s budget speech. ByK. Wright1 minRead time
27 Jan 2003 Uncategorized GOOD GOVERNMENT The Council had a busy week passing what Speaker Miller billed as his good government legislative package. ByK. Wright1 minRead time
27 Jan 2003 Uncategorized AGENCY GRADES GAO says Medicaid, student aid and a handful of HUD programs are among the federal programs at “high risk” for fraud. ByK. Wright1 minRead time
20 Jan 2003 Uncategorized CONTRACT CLEAN UP The Council and comptroller say fines and the Internet can work together to speed up city agencies’ contracting processes. ByK. Wright1 minRead time
20 Jan 2003 Uncategorized GROWTH SPURT The Administration for Children’s Services has opened up 3,000 new subsidized childcare slots. ByK. Wright0 minRead time
20 Jan 2003 Uncategorized ACCESS DENIED Dozens of Council members say public transport needs to become truly accessible, starting with the ferry system. ByK. Wright0 minRead time
20 Jan 2003 Uncategorized WILLIAMSBURG IN THE BRONX South Bronx has launched a plan to bring culture seekers into the borough’s would be arts corridor. ByK. Wright1 minRead time
20 Jan 2003 Uncategorized BUDGET HOME STRETCH Senate GOP leaders blocked Democratic amendments to pass a tight budget. But it’s still over the White House’s cap. ByK. Wright0 minRead time
