Justice
If You Don't 'Get It,' You Might Not Get Benefits
Tram Whitehurst |
A survey of language translation services at city welfare offices finds obstacles for those with limited English skills.
ARTS and CULTURE
The City's Latest Hirings and Retirings
Jillian Jonas |
Filling policy shoes at FPWA, a new city family services coordinator, and a host of other moves around government and nonprofits this fall.
Bronx
Less Food, More Demand Means Deeper Fix Needed
Tram Whitehurst |
Hunger in New York City has become so acute that a solution beyond food pantries and soup kitchens must be found, advocates say.
City Hall
Welfare to Work, But Which Kind?
Karen Loew |
An initiative to steer public assistance recipients into ‘sustainable wage’ jobs awaits Gov. Spitzer’s signature – while the state’s local-level welfare officials urge a veto.
Christine Quinn
A NEW CAMPAIGN FOR FOOD AID
Elizabeth Henderson |
The half-million or so New Yorkers eligible for food stamps but not receiving them are being targeted by advocates and officials.
Bronx
DEMAND JUMPS FOR SOUP KITCHENS, FOOD PANTRIES
Darise Jean-Baptiste |
Those able to purchase food should be helped by Mayor’s newly announced Food Policy Coordinator and Task Force.
Bronx
FARMER DELIVERS TO THE BRONX:
HIGH HEALTH, LOW FAT AND COST
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An innovative market receives an infusion of federal funding to bring good-for-you goodies to more local residents.
Health and Environment
MEMO TO NEXT GOVERNOR:
WHAT TO DO ABOUT WELFARE
Marisa Picker |
It may not be a big topic in candidates’ debates, but the shape of post-Pataki public assistance is on the drawing boards of advocates.
Economy
POVERTY REPORT ATTRACTING
ATTENTION OUTSIDE NEW YORK
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City plans to push for antipoverty initiatives at state and national level.
Bronx
NEW DIRECTIONS SEEN
IN AID TO CITY'S POOR
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Preparing to stake out battlegrounds in their war on poverty, city officials consider taking a more inclusive stance—and making it easier to get aid.
