“In the midst of a five-count federal indictment, Mayor Adams is rushing to ask New Yorkers at the ballot for more power and less oversight.”
Education
Con fondos restablecidos, proveedores de alfabetización de adultos de Nueva York reinician programas ante futuro incierto
Daniel Parra |
Tras meses de incertidumbre, las organizaciones de alfabetización de adultos que no fueron seleccionadas antes para los contratos municipales recibirán fondos para continuar con su programación gracias a una aportación única de $10 millones de dólares financiada por iniciativas del Concejo para el año fiscal 2025.
Government
In Wake of Bribery Scandal, NYCHA Tightens Requirements for Small-Dollar Vendors
Tatyana Turner |
Eight months after what federal prosecutors called the “largest single-day bribery takedown in the history of the Justice Department,” NYCHA is tightening requirements when awarding small contracts, among other reforms.
Education
With Funding Restored, NYC’s Adult Literacy Providers Restart Programs Amid an Uncertain Future
Daniel Parra |
After months of uncertainty, adult literacy organizations that weren’t selected earlier for city contracts will receive funding to continue their programming thanks to a one-time, $10 million infusion funded by City Council initiatives for fiscal year 2025.
Government
City Council to Probe Mayor’s City of Yes for Housing Plan
Jeanmarie Evelly |
Council Speaker Adrienne Adams slated two days of public meetings, for Oct. 21 and 22, where lawmakers will probe the Adams administration’s zoning reform package. She also announced the Council’s intention to put forth its own “thorough housing action plan,” as part of the final negotiations.
Government
For Many Older New Yorkers, Home-Delivered Meals Offer More Than Food
Subeksha Poudel |
Fixed incomes and unsustainable cost-of-living increases have pushed many older adults further into food insecurity and isolation. In New York City, meal delivery services provide a lifeline.
Government
NYC Housing Calendar, Oct. 7-14
Jeanmarie Evelly |
City Limits rounds up the latest housing and land use-related events, public hearings and affordable housing lotteries that are ending soon.
Bronx
In One Day, Four NYCHA Developments Convert to PACT Private Management
Tatyana Turner |
After roughly three years of planning and engagement, four NYCHA developments now have new managers through one of the public housing preservation initiatives, aimed at unlocking repair funds.
CITY VIEWS: OPINIONS and ANALYSIS
Opinion: How a Queens STEAM Center at JFK Will Elevate Education
Nantasha Williams, Alicia Hyndman and Khaleel M. Anderson |
“We envision our students graduating with work experience that prepares them to get paid internships, prior learning credits, and to launch careers at JFK Airport.”
Government
Alcaldía eliminará y reemplazará ActionNYC, programa de ayuda legal gratuita a inmigrantes inaugurado por administración de Blasio.
Daniel Parra |
Si bien la alcaldía seguirá financiando una red de organizaciones comunitarias y proveedores de servicios jurídicos sin ánimo de lucro al servicio de los inmigrantes, ya no se les exigirá a dichas organizaciones que ofrezcan programas institucionales con presencia física de personal en lugares como hospitales, escuelas y bibliotecas, como lo hace ActionNYC.
Government
How Prepared is New York City to Face the Next Big Storm?
Mariana Simões |
The comptroller’s office says some inroads have been made but “far more is needed to be fully prepared for heavy storms.”
