Economy Government LABOR STILL ENMESHED WITH ORGANIZED CRIME Labor leaders gather to discuss the past and future of clean unions, only to see a fresh case of corruption explode in their wake.
Government Opinion SUPPORTING ATLANTIC YARDS:'SIMPLY NOT ENOUGH HOUSING IN BROOKLYN' The executive director of NY ACORN argues that the plan’s superior affordable housing provisions require citizens “to take yes for an answer.”
Government DON'T JUST SIT THERE,SHELTER SOMEBODY The first-ever broad count of neglected buildings in the city may reveal housing opportunities.
Government COMMUNITY BOARD BOOST Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer takes steps to improve staffing and clout of community boards.
Government IMMIGRANTS TAKE ACTION New York advocates iron out differences and rally around McCain/Kennedy bill.
Government MEDICARE RX Scott Stringer asks Mayor Bloomberg to boost 311 help for New Yorkers switching to new Medicare drug plans.
Government INS AND OUTS: THE CITY'S LATEST HIRINGS, FIRINGS AND RETIRINGS The new year brings fresh staff to city government and local nonprofits.
Government Housing and Homelessness A NEW YEAR IN NEW YORK: BOROUGHPRESIDENTS HAVE BIG PLANS FOR 2006 City Limits asked each of the five BPs to outline their top priorities for the coming year. Here’s what they said.
Government BED-STUY TENANTS HELD HOSTAGE: SLOW VOUCHERS MEAN NO REPAIRS Tenants at Gates-Patchen Apartments are calling on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to extend their development’s Section 8 contract. Meanwhile, another threat to distressed property lurks on…
Government WORKING FAMILIES FRACAS: DEMS BLAST PARTY FOR MEDDLING Dems say the WFP broke the law by campaigning against Eva Moskowitz before the Democratic primary. The WFP insists it’s playing by the book.
