Taking On Poverty
Feb 28, 2006
I was greatly heartened and excited to hear Mayor Michael Bloomberg announce in his inaugural address that he planned to form a poverty task force for New York City.
Spending More On Social Services Saves Money
Jan 23, 2006
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New Medicare Prescription Drug Plan -- Off To A Bad Start
Jan 23, 2006
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Gifts For The Disabled: Accessibility To The Arts
Dec 26, 2005
The Alliance for the Arts recently announced the creation of a “cultural gift directory” (click on lower right-hand side of their homepage) to allow New Yorkers to give
A Punitive System Of Support For The Needy
Nov 02, 2005
After a divorce, a 27-year-old Brooklyn woman lost her home and ended up in a city shelter with her four children. She was found eligible for public assistance,
Campaign 2005: Making A Difference In Jobs, Food, and Dropouts
Aug 31, 2005
You wouldn't know it from coverage of the mayoral campaign, but the outcome will make a difference to New York City residents who depend on social services, particularly public assistance,
Campaign 2005: Candidates Vie Over Affordable Housing And Homelessness Prevention Plans
Aug 15, 2005
Housing is a top issue in the 2005 mayoral election for two main reasons: First, the city has a record number of homeless people, about 35,000 people filling up
Mayoral Debate on Poverty
Aug 08, 2005
On July 28, 2005, five candidates for mayor debated issues of poverty, gentrification, education, and the proposed basketball arena in Brooklyn at a forum at Medgar Evers College. The debate was sponsored
Child Support
Jul 14, 2005
There are more than 600,000 children in New York City living in single-parent households. Nearly all have a second living parent, who is legally responsible for their upkeep until they
Adult Protective Services -- A Neglected Service For Neglected People
Jun 15, 2005
There are grownups that are more vulnerable than children, because they have no one to look after them. Some can’t get out of bed or go to the bathroom on |