An innovative pilot project in Highbridge encourages neighbors to look out for abuse and support parents in need.
Citing pressure from opponents, state reverses welfare policy that would have required a 45-day wait.
Advocates say new welfare rules would force the city to put more welfare recipients to work without adequate funding for child care.
Federal welfare debate heats up with new House proposal requiring more work for recipients. Opponents hope to block it on procedural grounds.
Changes are afoot at the New York Academy of Medicine, Administration for Children’s Services, New Yorkers for Parks, New York City comptroller’s office, and more…
State proposes 45-day waiting period with no cash benefits for those who hit their five-year time limit and need more help.
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.
Ten years ago, City Limits magazine launched its weekly affiliate. Its first few issues dealt with topics still in the news today.
WeCare is supposed make life easier for disabled welfare recipients. But Legal Aid says it could be making things worse.
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