13 Apr 2009 Economy Education Housing and Homelessness The City's Latest Hirings and Retirings Is the Obama administration causing a New York brain drain?…a fresh face at the New York Urban League…MAS is now headed by a “starchitect”…and more. ByNekoro Gomes0Comments
30 Mar 2009 Government Investigations The Full Story Of One Empty Building The plight of one Harlem structure illustrates the challenges confronting activists who want the city to use vacant properties to house the needy. ByJarrett Murphy0Comments
30 Mar 2009 Economy Justice Day Laborers Go From Off-the-Books To Homeless Jobs were plentiful for undocumented immigrants during the boom — but in lean times there’s little work, and even less of a safety net. ByAndrew Silverstein0Comments
09 Mar 2009 Housing and Homelessness A Winter's Tale: What The Homeless Tally Means Could street homelessness really be down in New York City? ByKaren Loew0Comments
23 Feb 2009 Uncategorized Will Welfare Rolls Rise Following Record Low? While the nation’s economic crisis deepens, city welfare programs are reaching the fewest residents in decades. ByNeil deMause0Comments
09 Feb 2009 Government Justice Ounces of Prevention Vie With Pounds of Core Preventive programs are falling by the wayside as the city budget is cut ever closer to only mandated services. By0Comments
02 Feb 2009 Uncategorized Luxe Affordability Marks Green Renewal In the Bronx A site where blight once reigned is becoming a haven for homeless and lower-income residents. ByChloe Tribich0Comments
02 Feb 2009 Government Justice Project Rejected In 'Oversaturated' Flatbush Community members reject a proposed new supportive facility, saying they have enough already. ByNekoro Gomes0Comments
30 Jan 2009 Government Housing and Homelessness Justice Supportive Housing Faces Down Routine Opposition Neighbors tend to be wary of projects for special-needs residents, but backers say this housing is essential — and may even raise property values. ByMike Reicher0Comments
12 Jan 2009 Housing and Homelessness Eviction Prevention Imperiled By State Cut Housing advocates and clients were dismayed by the loss of the Homelessness Prevention Program — and Legal Aid may file suit. By1Comment