Uncategorized ENGLISH FIRST Immigrants are likely to account for all of the net growth in the 25- to 54-year-old workforce over the next two decades–and job training isn’t ready.
Uncategorized FAX REPRIEVE The FCC has suspended the onset of its new “no fax” rule until January 2005 to consider if it’s too narrowly written.
Uncategorized LOBBIA'S LEGACY Friends and family have dedicated a memorial to deceased Village Voice housing columnist Julie Lobbia near Herald Square.
Uncategorized SENIOR RENT CONTROL Governor Pataki signed a bill yesterday expanding a rent regulation program for low-income seniors.
Uncategorized WIA SENATE PLAN The Senate committee with oversight over the Workforce Investment Act is circulating its latest draft of a reauthorization bill.
Uncategorized GERSON'S REMEDY Councilmember Alan Gerson wants the city to set up an 11-point plan for dealing with residential emergencies.
Uncategorized E-WASTE REMOVAL Environmental groups are inviting New Yorkers to drop off their “electronic waste” this afternoon to be recycled or re-used by low-income families and educational institutions.
Uncategorized SEEDCO SUCCESSION Diane Baillargeon will take over as president of Seedco, the $28 million community development group founded 17 years ago.
Uncategorized HATE CRIME VIGIL Queens activists are staging a candlelight vigil and rally tonight in response to a recent hate crime attack on a Sikh couple.
Uncategorized BLACKOUT RELIEF Food Stamp recipients who lost food during last week’s blackout have ten days to apply for emergency assistance to replace it.
