Bronx
For Creatives, A Haven's Becoming A Headache
Michelle S. Han |
At a forum last week, self-employed Brooklynites and the experts who value them explored challenges to the growth of their demographic.
Bronx
Disorder and Delay: Family Court In Crisis
Kathleen Carroll and Andrew White |
There’s been a dramatic increase in abuse and neglect charges filed against city parents, and Family Court is overwhelmed again.
Justice
CONTRACTING FOR CHANGE: ACS CHALLENGES PROVIDERS
Karen Loew |
Amid likely budget cuts and threats to valued programs, the Administration for Children’s Services is forging ahead in remaking its delivery of services.
Center for an Urban Future
Literacy Hotline Takes Its Last Call
Carlos Macias |
The Literacy Referral Hotline, a mainstay for English students for nearly a quarter century, will soon be replaced by a website.
Bronx
The Boroughs' Riches, A Trolley Ride Away
Tara Colton |
Several civic organizations are trying to expose residents and tourists alike to some of the city’s lesser-known or harder-to-reach cultural offerings. But who’s got a ticket to ride?
Bronx
Road to Housing Rehab To Be Cleared By Feds
Matt Sollars |
A rule change making its way through Congress would make it a lot easier for the city to take over – and improve – dilapidated HUD properties.
Bronx
Children's Watchdog For State Speaks Out
Kendra Hurley and Andrew White |
Lawyer and former family advocate Gladys Carrion, now the commissioner of the state Office of Children and Family Services, says foster care and juvenile justice shouldn’t be a revolving door.
Economy
Still Working On It: Job Training in NYC
David Jason Fischer |
A survey of the Bloomberg administration’s workforce development initiatives finds significant strides – and unmet needs.
Economy
NYC Missing Big Chance To Build Teens' Careers
David Jason Fischer |
More slots available in the public jobs program for young people would pay major dividends in the shape of their futures.
Justice
FOSTER CARE MANAGEMENT MADE SMARTER
Karen Loew |
ACS remodels its workings in an effort to move kids faster toward a ‘forever family.’
