16 Oct 2006 Justice MEMO TO NEXT GOVERNOR:WHAT TO DO ABOUT WELFARE It may not be a big topic in candidates’ debates, but the shape of post-Pataki public assistance is on the drawing boards of advocates. ByMarisa Picker0Comments
25 Sep 2006 Economy POVERTY REPORT ATTRACTINGATTENTION OUTSIDE NEW YORK City plans to push for antipoverty initiatives at state and national level. By0Comments
05 Sep 2006 Uncategorized NEW DIRECTIONS SEENIN AID TO CITY'S POOR Preparing to stake out battlegrounds in their war on poverty, city officials consider taking a more inclusive stance—and making it easier to get aid. By0Comments
17 Jan 2006 Uncategorized FAMILIES ON THE LINE: WELFARE CHANGES WOULD SLAM NYC Advocates say new welfare rules would force the city to put more welfare recipients to work without adequate funding for child care. ByMichelle Risley0Comments
19 Dec 2005 Uncategorized RELIGIOUS RIGHTS IN QUESTION:PRISONER SUES UPSTATE FACILITY A Sikh prisoner in New York’s Fishkill Correctional Facility is demanding access to sacred items and the freedom to follow religious customs. By0Comments
07 Nov 2005 Uncategorized REMEMBERING GAIL ASKA A look back at the longtime welfare rights activist who made a name for herself by empowering fellow recipients. ByM. Herbert0Comments
07 Nov 2005 Economy Housing and Homelessness ELECTION ROUNDUP 2005 With less than 24 hours to go before the big day, campaign season is finally winding to a close. City Limits gathers some last-minute intelligence. ByEditorial Staff0Comments
25 Jul 2005 Uncategorized BLOOMBERG BALKS ON BILLS Mayor KOs popular City Council bills designed to expand food stamp access and preserve affordable housing. Will the council override him? ByT. McMillan0Comments
27 Jun 2005 Uncategorized HUNGRY FOR MORE City Council passes legislation to ease food stamp application; city unveils borough-wide hunger task forces. ByCity Limits0Comments
02 May 2005 Uncategorized STAMPING OUT HUNGER Food stamp use on the rise among working poor. ByT. McMillan0Comments
