Bronx
INS AND OUTS
Rong Xiaoqing |
The latest hirings, firings and retirings from New York’s nonprofits and government agencies.
Drugs
RISKY BUSINESS
D. Nathan |
City kids are smoking less and exercising more, but most risky behaviors remain unchanged.
Latino
NO (WHITE) CHILD LEFT BEHIND
E. Cady Brown |
According to a new study, only half of all black, Hispanic and Native American teenagers in the United States will graduate from high school.
Michael Bloomberg
WORK IT!
Karah Woodward |
The city’s Department of Youth and Community Development issues a new plan for summer youth jobs.
Youth
BIG APPLE VOTES! NYC’S REGISTRATION RATE PUTS STATE’S TO SHAME
Christine Lagorio |
New statistics show more new voters downstate–but they’re not all Democrats.
Education
ACS NEEDS A “NEW-MAN”: CHILD CARE COMMISH QUITS
Cassi Feldman |
Already struggling with tight budgets and policy shifts, the Administration for Children’s Services loses Deputy Commissioner Harvey Newman.
Justice
FOSTERING INDEPENDENCE
Julia Taylor |
A new Children’s Aid program gives former foster kids a legal lift.
Bronx
SCHOOL OF SECOND CHANCES
Julia Taylor |
New CUNY program helps high school push-outs finish what they started.
Michael Bloomberg
CHILD CARE CONUNDRUM: AGENCY SHIFT SPARKS FEARS
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New York’s plan to consolidate school-age day care programs could mean less slots for low-income kids.
Justice
PARENT TRAP? NEW REPORT ON HOW ACS TREATS MOM AND DAD
Cassi Feldman |
New report says the city’s Administration for Children’s Services still has a long way to go when it comes to engaging the parents of foster children.
