Advocates say new welfare rules would force the city to put more welfare recipients to work without adequate funding for child care.
A Sikh prisoner in New York’s Fishkill Correctional Facility is demanding access to sacred items and the freedom to follow religious customs.
A look back at the longtime welfare rights activist who made a name for herself by empowering fellow recipients.
With less than 24 hours to go before the big day, campaign season is finally winding to a close. City Limits gathers some last-minute intelligence.
Mayor KOs popular City Council bills designed to expand food stamp access and preserve affordable housing. Will the council override him?
City Council passes legislation to ease food stamp application; city unveils borough-wide hunger task forces.
Pataki block grant plan would cut $150 million in city funds.
Will the city’s new voucher plan encourage self-sufficiency?
On the verge of a close presidential election, many donors are choosing to fund candidates at the expense of charities and nonprofits.
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