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09

The ‘Promise Neighborhoods’ plan has the policy world abuzz about the first major federal antipoverty effort in decades. But the effort has not yet been launched, and details are hard…

ByRachel Dodakian 0Comments

09

Feb 2010

Justice

Latinos in NYC Embrace Census

Rather than play a high-stakes game around the U.S. Census in March, immigration activists in New York are poised to play a crucial role in the federal debate on immigration…

ByKalyn Belsha 0Comments

09

Feb 2010

ARTS and CULTURE Education

Kids Who Can't Get Enough of School

One low-income HCZ parent describes how the program has changed her family.

ByHelen Zelon 0Comments

26

Jan 2010

Government Housing and Homelessness NYCHA

City Won't Vouch For Them: No Solution For Unhoused

More than 2,000 needy New Yorkers received coveted Section 8 vouchers for major rental assistance. Then the vouchers were withdrawn – and housing officials have little else to say about…

ByEileen Markey 0Comments

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Jan 2010

Government Housing and Homelessness NYCHA

City Won't Vouch For Them: No Solution For Unhoused

More than 2,000 needy New Yorkers received coveted Section 8 vouchers for major rental assistance. Then the vouchers were withdrawn – and housing officials have little else to say about…

ByEileen Markey 0Comments

04

Jan 2010

Uncategorized

Taking A Break … To Bring You More of What's Breaking

A note to readers about our changing publication schedule, and the exciting content that lies just around the corner.

ByKaren Loew 0Comments

21

Dec 2009

Housing and Homelessness

A Backward Glance: 12 Months Of Scoops

Top stories from City Limits describe 2009 as experienced in ‘the other New York.’

ByKaren Loew 0Comments

07

Dec 2009

Justice

Foster Kids To Get A Home In One Year, City Says

A research report explains why NYC foster children languish so long without ‘permanency.’ Children’s Services backs the findings and promises change.

ByNekoro Gomes 0Comments

07

Dec 2009

Uncategorized

Lawyer: Homeless Families Still Getting Runaround

Last December, the Bloomberg administration settled a quarter-century-old lawsuit over the right to shelter. Now clients and advocates charge that the city isn’t holding up its end of the deal.

ByMike Reicher 4Comments

23

Nov 2009

Economy

Amid Homeless Surge, Are Solutions In Sight?

With shelter numbers at record highs and Mayor Bloomberg’s homeless strategy failing to meet its goals, city officials and advocates weigh in on how New York might respond.

ByAbigail Kramer 0Comments

Promises To Keep: The Obama Poverty Plan

Latinos in NYC Embrace Census

Kids Who Can't Get Enough of School

City Won't Vouch For Them: No Solution For Unhoused

City Won't Vouch For Them: No Solution For Unhoused

Taking A Break … To Bring You More of What's Breaking

A Backward Glance: 12 Months Of Scoops

Foster Kids To Get A Home In One Year, City Says

Lawyer: Homeless Families Still Getting Runaround

Amid Homeless Surge, Are Solutions In Sight?

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