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Brooklyn Students Press for Dream Act
College students are pressing the state legislature to pass a New York version of an idea that's stalled at the federal level: Giving undocumented immigrant students a chance at a career in America.
Albany Bill Would Let Check-Cashers Provide Loans
The Senate and Assembly banking committees have both approved a bill to permit check-cashing outlets to provide short-term loans. Backers say it offers financing to those whom regular banks don't serve. Critics say it would permit exploitative “payday” lending.
From Welfare To Work—Until A Budget Cut Hits
Through the transitional jobs program, hundreds of former welfare recipients have performed actual city jobs—not workfare. But state budget reductions will force the program to scale back.
Senate, Assembly Resist Cuomo Cuts To Services
Legislators want to restore many human services that Gov. Cuomo proposed cutting. But the Senate and Assembly still differ by tens of millions of dollars on social funding, and some programs still face elimination.
Critics Of Homeless Program Fight To Save It
Advocates for the homeless have long criticized the Bloomberg administration's approach to getting people out of shelters. But with the state threatening to end funding for the program, most advocates have joined the city to oppose the cuts.
Cuomo Rakes In Donations From Energy Sector
Power companies with a stake in natural gas are among Cuomo's largest campaign contributors, raising questions about how he'll handle the statewide debate over hydrofracking.
Cuomo, Paladino & Remedies For Our Ailing Economy
If the seven-member comedy act that was the October 18 gubernatorial debate can be said to have had a serious message, it was likely this: It's the jobs, stupid.
Gay Marriage, Tenants' Rights, Albany Reform: The Primary Races To Watch
From southeastern Queens to the north central Bronx, background on the races that could determine what kind of State Senate will emerge from election 2010.
'Hothead' Sen. Kevin Parker Has Foes, Friends And A Familiar Rival
Kevin Parker is a regular tabloid target over angry outbursts and allegedly violent conduct. But allies cite his progressive record. His opponent, meanwhile, is making his ninth try at office.
Espada & Rivera Square Off In Tuesday's Primary
Despite the coalescence of an anti-Espada movement around Rivera, Rivera says the race is not just about dislodging Espada. He says it’s about bringing to the community much needed resources such as jobs and housing.
Queens Race Defies Narrative Of Gay Rights, Reform
Coverage of the matchup between Sen. Shirley Huntley and Challenger Lynn Nunes revolves around gay rights. But hospital closings, foreclosures and flooding are the issues closer to the district.
"Enemies" of Reform Question Koch's Agenda, Style
Vandals Deface LGBT Homeless Shelter For Youth
Cuomo Agenda Sees City As Model
In his 250-page policy platform, the gubernatorial candidate models several proposals after what New York City is already doing. What does the city get in return?
Annual Tenant Lobby Day Wins Short Term Gains
Budget Deficit Threatens Teen Sex Worker Safe Harbor
New York has fundamentally changed the way it treats underage sex workers, replacing jail time with social services--if Albany can afford them.
Housing Activists Occupy Espada's Albany Office
The senator reportedly stayed in an inner office while the tenants chanted and rallied in the hall outside, "Na-na-na-na. Hey, hey, hey, good bye."
Bronx Activist Aims To Unseat Weakened Espada
An activist's bid to unseat State Sen. Pedro Espada may have just gotten a boost, but still faces plenty of challenges.
Espada Sued For Raiding Nonprofit
Pedro Espada, the Bronx senator at the center of last year's leadership battle in Albany, has been sued for allegedly looting a nonprofit he helped run. Read the attorney general's complaint here.
Lottery Opponents Want Warnings
The lottery is more important than ever to state finances. But counselors and a lawmaker want more done to protect those who don't have "a little bit of luck."
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What’s Not to Like About the Cuomo Budget? - Jarrett Murphy
Amid a sea of praise for Gov. Cuomo's second budget, advocates for low-income New Yorkers raised complaints. That, plus the latest on NYCHA, city job creation and the sick leave bill —all in our policy roundup.
Cuomo Calls For Easier Food Stamp Access - Jarrett Murphy
In a wide-ranging annual speech, the governor said fingerprinting applicants is an unnecessary barrier to access. He also called for $1 billion in investment to renew Buffalo.
Hugh Carey, 1919-2011 - Jarrett Murphy
The former congressman who guided New York State through the 1970s fiscal emergency as governor, was 92. A 2010 biography reassessed Carey's role during the days of crisis.
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Why I'm Fasting To Protest Budget Cuts
As leaders in Washington, Albany and City Hall have contemplated huge funding reductions, advocates have mounted protests, written letters and pleaded through the press. Now some are giving up food. One Bronx leader explains why.
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Atlantic Yards Land Use Improvement and Civic Project Modified General Project Plan
A description of the projected jobs that will be created and the affordable as well as market rate units the Empire State Development Corporation says would be created by the Atlantic Yards Project
