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More than 2,000 needy New Yorkers received coveted Section 8 vouchers for major rental assistance. Then the vouchers were withdrawn – and housing officials have little else to say about…

ByEileen Markey 0Comments

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Jan 2010

Uncategorized

Taking A Break … To Bring You More of What's Breaking

A note to readers about our changing publication schedule, and the exciting content that lies just around the corner.

ByKaren Loew 0Comments

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Dec 2009

Housing and Homelessness

A Backward Glance: 12 Months Of Scoops

Top stories from City Limits describe 2009 as experienced in ‘the other New York.’

ByKaren Loew 0Comments

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Dec 2009

Uncategorized

City Sued For Failing To Provide Shelter

The city acknowledges that its homeless shelters for individuals are near capacity, but insists they’re not over capacity.

ByMike Reicher 0Comments

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Dec 2009

Justice

Foster Kids To Get A Home In One Year, City Says

A research report explains why NYC foster children languish so long without ‘permanency.’ Children’s Services backs the findings and promises change.

ByNekoro Gomes 0Comments

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Dec 2009

Uncategorized

Lawyer: Homeless Families Still Getting Runaround

Last December, the Bloomberg administration settled a quarter-century-old lawsuit over the right to shelter. Now clients and advocates charge that the city isn’t holding up its end of the deal.

ByMike Reicher 4Comments

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Nov 2009

Economy

Amid Homeless Surge, Are Solutions In Sight?

With shelter numbers at record highs and Mayor Bloomberg’s homeless strategy failing to meet its goals, city officials and advocates weigh in on how New York might respond.