07 Jan 2008 Economy Day Care Realignments Spark Citywide Concern Employees, parents and advocates dispute city rationales for some public day care center closings. ByTram Whitehurst12 minRead time
17 Dec 2007 Justice If You Don't 'Get It,' You Might Not Get Benefits A survey of language translation services at city welfare offices finds obstacles for those with limited English skills. ByTram Whitehurst7 minRead time
10 Dec 2007 In Depth Less Food, More Demand Means Deeper Fix Needed Hunger in New York City has become so acute that a solution beyond food pantries and soup kitchens must be found, advocates say. ByTram Whitehurst13 minRead time
19 Nov 2007 Economy Q&A: NYC's New Take On Poverty Mark Levitan, the head of the project to create new standards, explains his work. ByTram Whitehurst23 minRead time
19 Nov 2007 Economy Housing and Homelessness NYC To Lead Country In Remaking Poverty Gauge Most antipoverty workers think the dated federal poverty measure creates almost as many problems as it solves. The city is moving forward to implement a new one. ByTram Whitehurst16 minRead time
29 Oct 2007 ARTS and CULTURE Despite Condemnation, Hess Holds His Ground Called reckless by some, a new homeless families’ policy is having the desired effect, testifies the Department of Homeless Services commissioner. ByTram Whitehurst8 minRead time
15 Oct 2007 Uncategorized Can Software Assist In Child Welfare Decisions? A team of researchers says computer analysis of risk factors can aid the protection of children in unsafe situations. ByTram Whitehurst15 minRead time
01 Oct 2007 Justice A 'Pivotal' Opportunity For The Undocumented Despite sharp criticism, Gov. Spitzer is making driver’s licenses accessible to undocumented immigrants – who say it’s about much more than driving. ByTram Whitehurst9 minRead time
