Economy
Amid Homeless Surge, Are Solutions In Sight?
Abigail Kramer |
With shelter numbers at record highs and Mayor Bloomberg’s homeless strategy failing to meet its goals, city officials and advocates weigh in on how New York might respond.
ARTS and CULTURE
Becoming a Deejay, Leaving the P-J's
Curtis Stephen |
Life is tough in the projects and on the streets, but leavened with music and friendship in this crop of new city books.
Citywide
Poverty Fighters Get Their Own Consultancy
Rae Gomes |
An institute forms to assemble, develop and spread the word about successful services and programs for lower-income people.
Bronx
A Room and Not Bored: One Path Out of Shelter
Karen Loew |
How one nonprofit organization helps the homeless become housed again and get back into the workforce.
Citywide
Truth and Consequences: Bloomberg and the Press
Jarrett Murphy |
Elected after one of the city’s most secretive mayors, Mike Bloomberg can’t help but look transparent. But is city government under this executive really an open book?
Bronx
More Than Words? Bloomberg and Race
Jarrett Murphy |
The mayor has earned admiration from many quarters for improving the tenor of race relations. But the impact of his policies on blacks and Latinos give fodder to fans and foes alike.
Citywide
Mortgages and the Mayor: Candidates on Foreclosure
Jarrett Murphy |
Both Mike Bloomberg and Bill Thompson responded earlier than most pols to the foreclosure crisis. But can the city’s response keep up with mounting homeowner woe?
Citywide
Proposed: NYC Should Have Even Smaller Apartments
Bendix Anderson |
A reimagining of people’s space needs could point a way out of the affordable housing shortage.
ARTS and CULTURE
Hep C On the Outside: Universal Screening Sought
Nekoro Gomes |
The Hepatitis C virus often shows no signs for decades – and then might destroy your liver. Advocates are sounding the alarm for greater education and testing.
Bronx
Boro Presidents' Fight Extends Beyond Election
Jarrett Murphy |
There’s just one real contest in the races for borough president this fall, but next year could see a debate over whether the city still needs the post.
