Citywide
Intrigues and Immigrants: A Soap Opera For Learners
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An earnest new educational show attempts to close the gap between NYC’s many English language learners and too few affordable language classes.
Citywide
New Jobs Programs Aim For Unemployed 'Stimulus'
Ben Kelly |
Millions are going to put people to work in growth fields, as well as subsidizing wages for those harder to employ.
Bronx
Casting A Vote For Fairer Ballot Access
Jarrett Murphy |
When one out of every five would-be candidates for local office gets knocked off the ballot, some say the process needs to change.
Citywide
First year-over-year welfare jump since 2004
Nekoro Gomes |
Will low welfare rolls start reflecting the bad economy?
Bronx
Making Welfare Work And Making Work Pay
Nekoro Gomes |
New state funding increases are aimed at helping the poor and working poor — but they’re still behind.
Bronx
Segregated and 'Adequate' Or Equal and Excellent?
Helen Zelon |
Four professors studied urban schools and interviewed students about their experiences. A new book presents what they learned.
Citywide
Getting The Lead Out: Paint Still A Concern
Jarrett Murphy |
The city’s efforts have greatly reduced lead poisoning among children. But those who still suffer say officials must tighten enforcement if they’re serious about ending the problem.
Bronx
AIDS Activists Seek Gains Amid High Infection Rate
Curtis Stephen |
With HIV spreading especially fast among young black men, advocates press for better treatment for communities of color in housing, corrections and immigrants’ services.
Bronx
Term Limits Backlash: Incumbents In Trouble
Jarrett Murphy |
From the central Bronx to the North Shore of Staten Island, an unusually high number of incumbent City Councilmembers are in tough races this year. A look at some of the issues — and seats — in play.
Citywide
No Free Lunch: Conflict Over Food Stamp Access
Chloe Tribich |
As the economy sends ever more New Yorkers in search of a safety net, the city’s welfare agency defends anti-fraud measures that advocates call counterproductive.
