WHO WILL LEAD?
K. Wright |
Nearly half of New York’s nonprofit EDs plan to quit in the next five years, but 57 percent don’t offer professional development programs for replacements.
Manhattan
CLOSED DOORS
K. Wright |
The Bush administration’s advisors on HOPE VI’s future include lots of industry, an anti-public housing zealot and no tenants.
Manhattan
FUND FOR CHINATOWN
K. Wright |
Asian Americans for Equality has launched a $1.5 million affordable housing development fund.
Homelessness
NO DEAL, YET
K. Wright |
A couple dozen City Council members want the Department of Homeless Services to settle Callahan v. Carey.
Justice
PENNY WISE
K. Wright |
The public advocate says the mayor’s child abuse prevention cuts will create a costly foster care spike of more than 3,000 kids.
TELECOM MAKEOVER
K. Wright |
Councilmember Gale Brewer’s special technology committee wants the city to switch to a fiber-optic and wireless network.
Manhattan
GREEN STREETS
K. Wright |
Mayor Bloomberg announced this morning the start of a $25 million parks renovation program.
SECTION 8 BLOCKS
K. Wright |
The U.S. House kicked off debate over the White House’s proposal to block grant Section 8 funding last week.
Manhattan
NO TRAINING DAYS
K. Wright |
The Bush administration is working toward closing its only job training office in New York City.
Welfare
FAITH WITHOUT WORKS…
K. Wright |
A new study says faith-based social service programs perform poorly compared to secular programs.
