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Political veteran and two-term City Councilman Bill de Blasio has set his sights on becoming Public Advocate. The second in a five-part series on the race for the Number Two…

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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May 2009

Uncategorized

After 'Rock' Reform: What Happens To Rehab?

Expanded drug courts and holistic re-entry planning are under discussion, along with up to 3,000 more slots for addiction treatment.

ByCasey Samulski 0Comments

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May 2009

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No Thank You, Uncle Sam: NYC Keeps 'SNAP' Stance

The Bloomberg administration confirms that it will not extend food stamp benefits for as many as 60,000 residents.

ByChloe Tribich 0Comments

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May 2009

Uncategorized

Looking For A Safety Net And Finding 'Initiatives'

Two new reports on the city’s poor offer divergent views: one of unceasing need, the other of small-scale innovation.

ByNeil deMause 0Comments

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Apr 2009

Justice

For Youth Leaving Care, A Way To Stay Connected

‘Aging out’ of foster care can be perilous for young adults. A program created just for them provides a partner on the path to independence.

ByJessica Glazer 0Comments

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Apr 2009

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Seeing Green: New Jobs Lead To New Visions

Participants in workforce training programs for green jobs attain a different understanding of their community — and their place in it.

ByHashim Rahman 0Comments

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Apr 2009

Economy Education Housing and Homelessness

The City's Latest Hirings and Retirings

Is the Obama administration causing a New York brain drain?…a fresh face at the New York Urban League…MAS is now headed by a “starchitect”…and more.

ByNekoro Gomes 0Comments

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Mar 2009

Economy Justice

Day Laborers Go From Off-the-Books To Homeless

Jobs were plentiful for undocumented immigrants during the boom — but in lean times there’s little work, and even less of a safety net.

ByAndrew Silverstein 0Comments

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Mar 2009

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Pension Pressures Could Worsen Nurse Shortage

New York City’s health care facilities already are short-staffed when it comes to nurses. Now pension problems could push more out the door.

ByJ. Evelly and M. Veneziale 0Comments

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Mar 2009

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Union Proposes A Way To Employ More, Spend Less

Some City Council members are receptive to expanding transitional jobs programs in the public workforce.

ByCasey Samulski 0Comments

Second In Command: The Tactitian's Run

After 'Rock' Reform: What Happens To Rehab?

No Thank You, Uncle Sam: NYC Keeps 'SNAP' Stance

Looking For A Safety Net And Finding 'Initiatives'

For Youth Leaving Care, A Way To Stay Connected

Seeing Green: New Jobs Lead To New Visions

The City's Latest Hirings and Retirings

Day Laborers Go From Off-the-Books To Homeless

Pension Pressures Could Worsen Nurse Shortage

Union Proposes A Way To Employ More, Spend Less

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