City Limits News Network features the best of recommended articles, news stories and features that cover the city's urban affairs and civic lifestyle in New York City.
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Facing Re-Election, Senator Schumer Draws Breath
Big N.Y. Housing Complex Is Returned To Creditors
The Extravagance of Prison Revisited
Closing the Skills Gap
The Missing in Haiti
Foreclosed Properties in NYC: A Look at the Last 15 Years
Low-Wage Jobs
Closing the Door 2009: Risks of Boom and Bust
Public Advocate Bill deBlasio's Inauguration Speech
City Finally Poised To Give Up Lever Voting Machines
Facing Re-Election, Senator Schumer Draws Breath
The usually unavoidable-for-comment, if-it’s-Sunday-here-is-my-press-release senior senator from New York is being a little tetchy about going on the record.
Big N.Y. Housing Complex Is Returned To Creditors
Four years after a record-setting $5.4 billion apartment complex purchase, buyers Tishman Speyer and Black Rock have not only defaulted on their loans - but now have turned Stuy Town and Peter Cooper Village over to their lenders.
Making Work Supports Work
Many families work and receive 'work supports,' but still can't make ends meet. This new study analyzes outcomes nationwide.
The Extravagance of Prison Revisited
Those convicted of nonserious, nonsexual crimes don't necessarily need to go to prison says this report - alternatives would save $1 billion in New York state alone.
Rapid Rip-Offs: Tax Refund Anticipation Loans in New York City
Used most by those who can least afford it, "instant loans" at tax time cost nearly $55 million in bank fees in NYC's low-income neighborhoods.
Closing the Skills Gap
New York City is what it is because of a singularly high-skilled workforce. But as this new report shows, city residents' education and skills fall far short of the needs of today's "knowledge economy."
The Missing in Haiti
The Times is collecting photos and information about the missing.
Foreclosed Properties in NYC: A Look at the Last 15 Years
Tens of thousands of local homes have been foreclosed on in recent years. Then what happens? This report reveals a spike in the number that end up REO - owned by the bank.
GOOD's Most Popular Infographics of 2009
Check out a few places where learning meets art.
Why Are Young Children Missed So Often In the Census?
In the last Census, at least 1 million kids under 10 were not counted. This new report looks at how to do better in this year's Census.
Carnegie Hill Review
Social, cultural, and neighborhood news and events.
Bank On It: A Food Bank Blog
The official blog of the Food Bank For New York City – the major hunger relief organization for the five boroughs – Bank on It provides an insider look into the struggle to fight food poverty with posts on topics ranging from what it takes to run a soup kitchen to public policy, volunteering and more.
I Spy NYC
Because there's too much to see on your own. A lively, humorous and insightful blog made from observations commuting to work. Openings, closings, transportation, oddities - it's all here. A great blog to follow.
New York Nonprofit Executive Directors Network
The NY Nonprofit Executive Director (NED) Network Blog, supported by the New York Council of Nonprofits (formerly CCSNYS), offers a network of executive director peer groups from around the state. Find out what is going on with other execs by connecting to NED. Keep "in the know," ask questions of your colleagues, keep up with the latest news that will improve your performance, enhance your professional development and support your challenging and rewarding work as a nonprofit leader.
Splitting Hairs in Forest Hills
Musing about life in Forest Hills by a seasoned veteran/denizen of the place.
Idealist in NYC
This blog, a local project of Idealist.org, aims to help good ideas travel in the five boroughs. It covers stories of innovative people and organizations working towards social and environmental change throughout our city.
Manhattan Young Democrats
GoMYD: blog and website of the Manhattan Young Democrats. Events, news, and commentary.
Transit Blogger
Transit Blogger is the home of “Through The Eyes Of Transit," which chronicles public transportation and news in the Tri-State area.
The Daily Politics- NY Daily News Blog
NY Daily News blog covering topics concerning NY politics
New York Civic
The New York Civic is a blog about New York City and State politics
