Latino
TRANSLATION BILL NIXED
C. Feldman |
Mayor Bloomberg vetoes Education Equity Act, a bill aimed at providing better translation services for parents of public school children.
Bronx
HEALTHY FIGHT: HOUSING ADVOCATES BUILD SUPPORT FOR SLUMLORD BILL
Amanda Becker |
The Healthy Homes Act promises tough new fines against irresponsible owners. But will it survive a mayoral veto?
Gifford Miller
Voting by Moxie
City Limits |
Half the city’s immigrant population can’t legally vote, but that hasn’t kept them from taking part in politics. How the newest New Yorkers are drawing the eye of savvy politicians.
City Hall
LANGUAGE BILL IN LIMBO
Dan Bell |
Immigrant rights advocates demand that translation legislation be brought to a vote.
Staten Island
More in Store
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Wal-Mart’s out in Rego Park but still determined to open stores in New York. Can labor and community activists stop the retail Goliath–or bring it and other megastores in line? There’s a lot to learn from successes in other cities.
Housing and Homelessness
CODE OF HONOR: CITY UNVEILS NEW HOUSING INSPECTION PLAN
Cassi Feldman |
Tenant advocates hail the city’s new program, but hope it doesn’t kill a separate piece of legislation that strengthens fines for landlords.
Economy
HOUSING MARCH UNITES UNUSUAL ALLIES
A. Katz |
Broad coalition demands more affordable housing.
Make The Road
LOBBY LAWS
C. Feldman |
Court ruling allows city’s welfare department to bar advocates from waiting room.
Manhattan
PUBLIC SCHOOL WHITE WASH: REPORT ALLEGES DISCRIMINATION
Amy Zimmer |
Center for Immigrant Families study finds that Upper West Side public schools are courting white, middle class students — and excluding others.
