Brooklyn
Benefits Will Increase For Some Disabled NY'ers
Bosede Adenekan |
Gov. Spitzer’s proposed budget includes the cash to restore ‘SSI invisibility.’
Brooklyn
Mayor, Council At Odds Over Voucher Tenant Bill
Rachel Nielsen |
The administration squares off against City Council on protecting Section 8 tenants.
Government
In Harlem's Test Kitchen: A Taste of Local Recipes
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Pushing for healthy habits, a new cookbook showcases community — but one cook finds using the recipes a bit challenging.
Economy
CITY LIMITS INVESTIGATES: BEHIND THE DROPOUT RATE
Jarrett Murphy |
How many NYC youths actually graduate? This synopsis of CLI explains what goes into that calculation – and the challenge of raising the score.
Bronx
Disorder and Delay: Family Court In Crisis
Kathleen Carroll and Andrew White |
There’s been a dramatic increase in abuse and neglect charges filed against city parents, and Family Court is overwhelmed again.
Welfare
Optimistic In '08 About Extending Medicaid
Tram Whitehurst |
Despite a state deficit, Medicaid advocates think there’s room to do more with the program.
Justice
Viewing the Foster Child Population, In Proportion
Karen Loew |
Child welfare professionals are taking a hard look at why so many African American children are in care.
Bronx
Day Care Realignments Spark Citywide Concern
Tram Whitehurst |
Employees, parents and advocates dispute city rationales for some public day care center closings.
Justice
If You Don't 'Get It,' You Might Not Get Benefits
Tram Whitehurst |
A survey of language translation services at city welfare offices finds obstacles for those with limited English skills.
ARTS and CULTURE
The City's Latest Hirings and Retirings
Jillian Jonas |
Filling policy shoes at FPWA, a new city family services coordinator, and a host of other moves around government and nonprofits this fall.
