If the seven-member comedy act that was the October 18 gubernatorial debate can be said to have had a serious message, it was likely this: It’s the jobs, stupid.
As City Limits reports on the plight of small businesses in the five boroughs, a lobbyist for small firms blames the struggle mostly on Mayor Bloomberg.
Small businesses help make New York’s neighborhoods. But as the next issue of City Limits reports, economic trends and policy decisions are threatening their survival.
After a tough first year, the Equality Charter School brought on two new deans—who happened to be the life partners of two of the school’s administrators. The move raised questions.…
City Council Speaker Christine Quinn says she killed a bill requiring paid sick leave out of concern for small businesses. But at least one store owner says the idea would…
Because of budget cuts, some HASA clients and HIV/AIDS advocates say, HASA is struggling to provide housing services to its clients, including rent subsidies that keep them from being evicted.
Home health aides are seeing some of the best growth of any sector in New York. But the growing demand for their services hasn’t improved wages that leave many in…
A year ago the mayor said he’d launch Harlem Children’s Zone-style programs in Brooklyn and the Bronx. But as the Obama administration funds a similar initiative, the city has yet…
New York’s Haitians opened their doors to those who fled January’s devastating quake. But amid cramped conditions and a lack of resources, the welcome might be wearing out.
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