27 Oct 2003 Economy GIVING TRENDS Giving to the largest 400 foundations in the U.S. dropped last year for the first time in the 12 years since the Chronicle of Philanthropy began tracking it. ByK. Wright0 minRead time
20 Oct 2003 Uncategorized KIDS UNCOVERED Over half a million kids under the age of 19 are do not have health insurance in New York State. ByK. Wright0 minRead time
20 Oct 2003 Uncategorized TO MARKET Mayor Bloomberg continued promoting his economic development vision yesterday by announcing an agreement for East Harlem’s La Marqueta. ByK. Wright0 minRead time
20 Oct 2003 Uncategorized PREVENTION FLAT City spending on homeless prevention has remained flat over the last three years, even as spending on shelters has grown by nearly $200 million. ByK. Wright1 minRead time
20 Oct 2003 Uncategorized RENT EXEMPTIONS The City Council’s Committee on Aging yesterday approved a bill to raise the income ceiling for seniors to qualify for rent exemptions. ByK. Wright1 minRead time
20 Oct 2003 Housing and Homelessness NYCHA FASTER SHELTER Mayor Bloomberg announced this morning several steps to ease the process battered spouses face when looking for safe housing. ByK. Wright1 minRead time
14 Oct 2003 Uncategorized VOTING DATA The Campaign Finance Board launched its voter guide website, with bios and policy statements from the candidates and info on each ballot proposal. ByK. Wright1 minRead time
14 Oct 2003 Uncategorized LOANS DENIED Blacks were more than twice as likely to be denied a mortgage loan than white homebuyers in 2002, according to an annual study. ByK. Wright0 minRead time
14 Oct 2003 Uncategorized CONGRESSIONAL ROUND-UP Congress enters its final stages on next years’ funding bills in coming weeks. ByK. Wright1 minRead time
14 Oct 2003 Uncategorized MAIL OPENING Nonprofits working with for-profit firms on direct mail campaigns can use preferred mailing rates starting November 13. ByK. Wright1 minRead time