Bronx
Luxe Affordability Marks Green Renewal In the Bronx
Chloe Tribich |
A site where blight once reigned is becoming a haven for homeless and lower-income residents.
Brooklyn
Project Rejected In 'Oversaturated' Flatbush
Nekoro Gomes |
Community members reject a proposed new supportive facility, saying they have enough already.
Government
Supportive Housing Faces Down Routine Opposition
Mike Reicher |
Neighbors tend to be wary of projects for special-needs residents, but backers say this housing is essential — and may even raise property values.
Bronx
Eviction Prevention Imperiled By State Cut
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Housing advocates and clients were dismayed by the loss of the Homelessness Prevention Program — and Legal Aid may file suit.
ARTS and CULTURE
One Idealist's Progress In Fighting Poverty Online
Curtis Stephen |
Darryl Penrice has been needy himself. Now that he’s stumbled across a potential way to reduce want for everyone, he’s determined to make it work.
Health and Environment
Churches 'Foster' New Family Ties
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A group of Queens congregations is working together to recruit and nurture new foster parents.
Bronx
HPD Boss Leaves; City Policy At Crossroads
Jarrett Murphy |
Commissioner Shaun Donovan’s departure to Washington comes as the city’s affordable housing plan faces steep challenges.
Bill Clinton
Yes We Can End Hunger
Neil deMause |
In his new book, activist Joel Berg says everyone can have enough to eat.
ARTS and CULTURE
Some Work the Overnight While Others Decorate It
Curtis Stephen |
Two new books illuminate some of New York City’s darker corners.
Brooklyn
In Bed-Stuy Residents Ask: What's Up At The Armory?
Rosie McCobb |
Changes at a homeless shelter spur questions, as local activists work to ensure their neighborhood’s fragile progress is maintained.
