The 'Tina' Habit
Nov 17, 2003
Crystal Methamphetamine, known in New York City as tina To an outsider it might seem as if things couldn't be better for the hundred or so men, mainly in their
Nannies
Oct 27, 2003
 Like many New Yorkers, Maureen Alleyne could easily surround herself with nannies in New York, simply by walking into any bookstore or turning on her TV. In a bookstore, she would
Proposed Changes In Welfare Reform
Oct 24, 2003
 The federal welfare reform law of 1996 quietly expired on September 30, 2002, and has been repeatedly extended, most recently on September 30, 2003, for six months more. Major changes to the
The Marketing Of Culture
Oct 23, 2003
 In the past few months, New York City Ballet's new workout video made the number-one spot on Amazon.com, and they have followed it up with a second "Ballerina Barbie"
Parents Last? Also: The Lower East Side, Poor But Not Broken
Oct 02, 2003
 It is surely too soon to judge the advantages for children as a result of Children First, the education reforms introduced this school year, but a report
The Gap Between Food Stamp Eligibility and Food Stamp Use
Sep 26, 2003
 After the blackout of August 2003, health officials urged people to avoid eating spoiled food, issuing an advisory with the slogan, “If in doubt, throw it out.” People
Flaws In The Screening Process For Foster Parents
Jul 30, 2003
 The last of the children have departed. The house is empty. And you realize as you sit half listening to the television news that the years of changing
Welfare Reform
Jul 14, 2003
Nicole Thomas, a 29-year-old mother of two, has been on and off welfare for years. With a tenth-grade education and a resume that includes jobs in fast food and
The Mayor's Plan To "Streamline" Social Services
Jun 25, 2003
 In the relief at Mayor Michael Bloomberg's decision to restore some of the cuts he originally proposed to social services, the spotlight has shifted off proposals that may influence the
Threatened Change To HIV/AIDS Services
May 16, 2003
 The drug regimen that has changed AIDS from a death sentence to a chronic disease for many New Yorkers requires patients to follow a complicated daily routine, |