Welfare
WELFARE ALTERNATIVES
Andrew White |
New York City could do much better with welfare reform, says a broad task force of critics of the current program, and they have a comprehensive plan for consideration.
SON OF ISTOOK
Andrew White |
Lawmakers may reconsider a controversial plan to keep federally-funded nonprofits from engaging in any activity that could be interpreted as lobbying.
Living Wage
NO DECENT WAGES IN HERCULES SWEATSHOP
Andrew White |
A band of cultural guerrillas handed out erzatz “Hercules” coloring books at the movie’s premier last night, decrying Disney’s sweatshop merchandise.
Bronx
DUELING RENT DEPOSIT DELIRIUM
Andrew White |
Lawmakers in Albany presented two new additions to the tussel over rent regulations–a bill making tenants put disputed rent in escrow and one requiring the same from landlords.
Homelessness
ALBANY WELFARE PLAN ON SPEED
Andrew White |
The state’s new rule’s for welfare are being written in record time, but the details are far from friendly.
WEP (Workers Expect Paychecks)
Andrew White |
Mayor Giuliani has earned bragging rights to hundreds of millions in welfare savings. But unions are joining the fight for workfare workers’ rights, and that means big changes down the road for welfare reform.
Welfare
WELFARE: DOES NOT COMPUTE
Andrew White |
Put down all the budget figures for the state’s welfare redesign, advocates say, and you can’t find an answer that works.
Homelessness
HOMELESS SHELTER “SNAKE PIT”: BACK TO THE ARMORY FLOOR
Andrew White |
The state is planning on eliminating rules that keep homeless shelters from housing hundreds, as well as state shelter health, safety and fire regulations.
Citywide
Housing Funds Dry Up
Andrew White |
There’s a one-word explanation for why there are far fewer mentally ill men and women living on the streets today than there were just five years ago: Housing.
Homelessness
GIULIANI'S EMPTY-SHELTER PLAN CUTS ROLLS BY FAST 500
Andrew White |
Operators of homeless shelters around the city are reporting increasing vacancies due to a steep drop-off in referrals from the city.
