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Legislators want to restore many human services that Gov. Cuomo proposed cutting. But the Senate and Assembly still differ by tens of millions of dollars on social funding, and some…

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Mar 2011

Government Housing and Homelessness

Critics Of Homeless Program Fight To Save It

Advocates for the homeless have long criticized the Bloomberg administration’s approach to getting people out of shelters. But with the state threatening to end funding for the program, most advocates…

ByDiana Scholl 1Comment

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Feb 2011

Government Justice

Grandparents Who Parent Are Facing Budget Cuts

Thousands of New York children are raised by relatives other than their parents. Many rely on state programs to support their unexpected second stint as guardians.

ByPatrick Wall 0Comments

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Feb 2011

Government Housing and Homelessness NYCHA

As AIDS Threat Changes, Push For Housing Renews

Advocates, hoping Gov. Cuomo will back a cap on rent for people in AIDS housing, say research shows that shelter saves lives and reduces government expenditures.

ByDiana Scholl 0Comments

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Feb 2011

Government Justice

Cuomo's Cuts Could Hit The Poor

The tiff between Albany and City Hall over education aid isn’t the only fight brewing over the governor’s budget. His cuts to public assistance, homeless services and child welfare are…

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Jan 2011

Housing and Homelessness

Housing That's More Than A Home

Many of New York City’s homeless need more than just a place to live. As this audio slidehow reveals, they need services to help them get and keep their lives…

ByAmy Berryhill 0Comments

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Dec 2010

Government Housing and Homelessness

No Vacancy: Why Empty Condos Aren't Becoming Affordable Housing

Boom-time overbuilding left thousands of units vacant. But a city program to convert them to affordable housing has found the market uncooperative.

ByDiana Scholl 0Comments

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Dec 2010

Housing and Homelessness Justice

For Transgender Homeless, Choice Of Shelter Can Prevent Violence

A pilot policy to allow transgender people to choose between men’s and women’s shelters has reduced violence. But women’s shelters are safer for either identity.

ByDiana Scholl 2Comments

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Oct 2010

Government

BIDs These Days

The ups and downs of Business Improvement Districts

ByMelanie Lefkowitz 0Comments

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Oct 2010

Economy Education Government

No Sign Of Mayor's Promised Antipoverty 'Zones'

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…

ByHelen Zelon 0Comments

Senate, Assembly Resist Cuomo Cuts To Services

Critics Of Homeless Program Fight To Save It

Grandparents Who Parent Are Facing Budget Cuts

As AIDS Threat Changes, Push For Housing Renews

Cuomo's Cuts Could Hit The Poor

Housing That's More Than A Home

No Vacancy: Why Empty Condos Aren't Becoming Affordable Housing

For Transgender Homeless, Choice Of Shelter Can Prevent Violence

BIDs These Days

No Sign Of Mayor's Promised Antipoverty 'Zones'

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