Homelessness Archives - Page 62 of 100

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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

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Sep 2010

Housing and Homelessness

From Haiti To A Housing Crisis: Earthquake Evacuees Struggle

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.

ByEileen Markey 0Comments

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Sep 2010

Uncategorized

Bronx Death Stirs Fears Of Homeless Attacks

Police think Billy Murphy died in an accident. But if the homeless man’s friends are right in suspecting foul play, it’d be one of an increasing number of attacks on…

ByEileen Markey 0Comments

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Aug 2010

Housing and Homelessness

Nonprofit Eyeing Distressed Buildings Faces Tenant Resistance

Hope Community LDC wants to purchase 47 East Harlem buildings out of foreclosure. But a tenant organization has raised questions about the would-be buyer’s past record.

ByEileen Markey 0Comments

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Aug 2010

Uncategorized

In School, Homeless Kids Face A Different Test

Homeless children struggle with more than reading and math. They’re challenged to stay connected to schools as their families search for shelter.

ByDale Eisinger and Alana Casanova-Burgess 0Comments

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Aug 2010

Housing and Homelessness NYCHA

How Much Stimulus Money Went To Low Income Areas?

City Limits toured New York City, Yonkers and Newburgh with Community Voices Heard, to see where the stimulus money went and hear where advocates for low-income families believe it should…

ByChris Giblin 4Comments

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Jul 2010

Health

New Bill Would Change HIV Testing Across State

Gov. Paterson is expected to sign a bill that would mandate that physicians routinely offer their patients HIV testing, a move that experts say would reduce the rate of infection.