Housing and Homelessness
Housing That's More Than A Home
Amy Berryhill |
Many of New York City’s homeless need more than just a place to live. As this audio slidehow reveals, they need services to help them get and keep their lives on track.
Bronx
No Vacancy: Why Empty Condos Aren't Becoming Affordable Housing
Diana Scholl |
Boom-time overbuilding left thousands of units vacant. But a city program to convert them to affordable housing has found the market uncooperative.
Housing and Homelessness
For Transgender Homeless, Choice Of Shelter Can Prevent Violence
Diana Scholl |
A pilot policy to allow transgender people to choose between men’s and women’s shelters has reduced violence. But women’s shelters are safer for either identity.
Bronx
No Sign Of Mayor's Promised Antipoverty 'Zones'
Helen Zelon |
A year ago the mayor said he’d launch Harlem Children’s Zone-style programs in Brooklyn and the Bronx. But as the Obama administration funds a similar initiative, the city has yet to move.
Housing and Homelessness
From Haiti To A Housing Crisis: Earthquake Evacuees Struggle
Eileen Markey |
New York’s Haitians opened their doors to those who fled January’s devastating quake. But amid cramped conditions and a lack of resources, the welcome might be wearing out.
Bronx
Bronx Death Stirs Fears Of Homeless Attacks
Eileen Markey |
Police think Billy Murphy died in an accident. But if the homeless man’s friends are right in suspecting foul play, it’d be one of an increasing number of attacks on the homeless nationwide.
Housing and Homelessness
Nonprofit Eyeing Distressed Buildings Faces Tenant Resistance
Eileen Markey |
Hope Community LDC wants to purchase 47 East Harlem buildings out of foreclosure. But a tenant organization has raised questions about the would-be buyer’s past record.
Bronx
In School, Homeless Kids Face A Different Test
Dale Eisinger and Alana Casanova-Burgess |
Homeless children struggle with more than reading and math. They’re challenged to stay connected to schools as their families search for shelter.
Housing and Homelessness
How Much Stimulus Money Went To Low Income Areas?
Chris Giblin |
City Limits toured New York City, Yonkers and Newburgh with Community Voices Heard, to see where the stimulus money went and hear where advocates for low-income families believe it should go.
