Economy
Feeling the Recession's Impact
Neil deMause |
The mayor’s proposed city budget, which City Council just began examining, shows a nearly flat spending plan riddled with painful choices.
Bronx
Fewer Services For The Homeless
Eileen Markey |
Mayor Bloomberg’s big goals to cut homelessness in half and greatly expand affordable housing are being reinterpreted in the next budget.
Child Welfare
1.5 Percent Less For Education
Helen Zelon |
How will $113 million less be felt across the public school system? How are other programs for children faring, from prenatal care to juvenile justice?
Economy
Thin Gruel For Soup Kitchens
Neil deMause |
Publicly funded help for the needy, from food assistance to job training, dries up further under the proposed budget.
