Community Service Society of New York
BALANCE THE BUDGET AND AUGMENT THE SAFETY NET
David R. Jones |
A leading anti-poverty advocate insists that poor and low-income working families not bear the brunt of budget cuts.
In Depth
Food, Food Everywhere But Can't Afford To Buy
Kalyn Belsha |
Now that nearly two out of five New Yorkers report trouble affording food, new city and nonprofit efforts to help are coming not a moment too soon.
Economy
It's Not Just Academic: Union Rights On Campus
Jason Kosnoski |
A new book tells the tale of unionization at NYU — and why it could not succeed on a ‘corporate’ campus.
In Depth
City Ordered To Deliver Food Stamps More Quickly
Bosede Adenekan |
Waiting times should decline, at a time when need for food aid is increasing.
Bronx
The City's Latest Hirings and Retirings
Matt Schwarzfeld |
Plenty of changes in city government’s business offices, at Community Media, the Citizens Budget Commission, Housing Works and more.
Justice
If You Don't 'Get It,' You Might Not Get Benefits
Tram Whitehurst |
A survey of language translation services at city welfare offices finds obstacles for those with limited English skills.
ARTS and CULTURE
The City's Latest Hirings and Retirings
Jillian Jonas |
Filling policy shoes at FPWA, a new city family services coordinator, and a host of other moves around government and nonprofits this fall.
Bronx
Less Food, More Demand Means Deeper Fix Needed
Tram Whitehurst |
Hunger in New York City has become so acute that a solution beyond food pantries and soup kitchens must be found, advocates say.
City Hall
Welfare to Work, But Which Kind?
Karen Loew |
An initiative to steer public assistance recipients into ‘sustainable wage’ jobs awaits Gov. Spitzer’s signature – while the state’s local-level welfare officials urge a veto.
Christine Quinn
A NEW CAMPAIGN FOR FOOD AID
Elizabeth Henderson |
The half-million or so New Yorkers eligible for food stamps but not receiving them are being targeted by advocates and officials.
