Michael Bloomberg Archives - Page 17 of 89

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Because of budget cuts, some HASA clients and HIV/AIDS advocates say, HASA is struggling to provide housing services to its clients, including rent subsidies that keep them from being evicted.

ByHannah Rappleye 0Comments

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Oct 2010

No Sign Of Mayor's Promised Antipoverty 'Zones'

A year ago the mayor said he’d launch Harlem Children’s Zone-style programs in Brooklyn and the Bronx. But as the Obama administration funds a similar initiative, the city has yet…

ByHelen Zelon 0Comments

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Sep 2010

Education Government

Music Lessons Improve Lives, Rarely Available In NYC Schools

As the city faces financial hardship again, some arts education activists worry that New York schools are turning their backs on teaching the arts.

ByRob Anderson 0Comments

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Sep 2010

Economy Government Investigations

Years Pass, But Question Remains: Is NYC Denying Welfare?

The benefits rolls are far smaller and the mayor is quite different, but the debate over welfare in New York still revolves around whether eligible applicants are being turned away.

ByNeil deMause 0Comments

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Sep 2010

Economy Government

'Hothead' Sen. Kevin Parker Has Foes, Friends And A Familiar Rival

Kevin Parker is a regular tabloid target over angry outbursts and allegedly violent conduct. But allies cite his progressive record. His opponent, meanwhile, is making his ninth try at office.

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Sep 2010

Government

Commercial Waste & Recycling Get City Scrutiny

NYC wants to know how frequently various types of business recycle, which is a good question considering that for about 18 years the law has required it.

ByLauren Raheja 0Comments

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Sep 2010

Economy Education Government

Reading The Political Tea Leaves Of Harlem's State Senate Race

Will charter schools, the age difference between the candidates and Harlem’s changing racial and income demographics determine the outcome of the race between Bill Perkins and Basil Smikle?

ByKelly Virella 0Comments

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Aug 2010

Government Housing and Homelessness

Bloomberg Deputy's Legacy, From Yankee Stadium To Hudson Yards

Nearly three years after Mayor Bloomberg’s powerful deputy mayor and development czar Dan Doctoroff left City Hall, we check in on some of the major—and controversial—projects launched during his tenure.

ByNeil deMause 2Comments

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Aug 2010

Government In Depth

NYC Continues Efforts To Curtail Art Vending In Public Parks

The city and local artists are battling in court over rules that would reduce by more than 75 percent the number of artists selling their work in Union Square Park,…