Homelessness Archives - Page 97 of 100

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While the city, a nonprofit and a landlord argue over who is responsible for the squalid condition of a homeless shelter, and a woman and her son have no place…

ByGregory Wickline 0Comments

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Apr 1999

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LAW OF THE STREETS

The squatters at 719 East Ninth Street have exhausted their legal options–so they fired their lawyer to buy just a bit more time.

ByChau Quac 0Comments

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Mar 1999

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NATION'S POOREST WAIT (AND WAIT) FOR HOUSING HELP

More people than ever are in line for public housing in New York, but new rules may let middle-income tenants move to the top of the list.

ByKathleen McGowan 0Comments

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Mar 1999

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DOUBLE-TROUBLE BUDGET FOR LEGAL HELP GROUPS

The Giuliani administration has proposed closing two anti-eviction programs, one of which brings in $6 million in federal and state funds.

ByAlyssa Katz 0Comments

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Nov 1998

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RIGHTS OF FALL

Despite a probable mayoral veto, the City Council is on the verge of voting up a bill that would give the homeless a litany of rights and new programs.

ByKemba Johnson 0Comments

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Oct 1998

Economy

NO NEW CUTS IS GOOD NEWS IN FEDERAL BUDGET

The new federal budget has a few nice new line items for New York City, but the best news might be that few programs were cut.

ByCity Limits 0Comments

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Oct 1998

Justice Land Use and Development

UNWATCHFUL EYES: CITY LAX IN CARE OF GROUP HOME KIDS

In the November issue of City Limits: An expose of the sordid conditions of Hegeman House, a city-run group home that is supposed to provide a haven for some of…

ByKathleen McGowan 0Comments

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Oct 1998

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HUD BILL BRINGS 50,000 VOUCHERS

Housing advocates are pleased with the new Housing and Urban Development appropriations bill, even with some unappreciated riders.

ByKathleen McGowan 0Comments

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Sep 1998

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SHELTER RESIDENTS PERFORM UNION JOBS AT HOMELESS AGENCY

Residents of a city-run homeless shelter in Brooklyn are working at the administrative offices to do data-entry, giving them access to confidential information.

ByKemba Johnson 0Comments

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Aug 1998

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