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As AIDS Threat Changes, Push For Housing Renews
Advocates, hoping Gov. Cuomo will back a cap on rent for people in AIDS housing, say research shows that shelter saves lives and reduces government expenditures.
Trauma Treatment: New York's Level 1 Centers
Not all New York City hospitals have trauma centers, although the 15 city hospitals that do have such centers all have Level 1 facilities.
Aftershock: Manhattan Hospitals Strained By Closure Of St. Vincent's
Nearly six months after the financially challenged St. Vincent's closed its doors, other emergency rooms are seeing more patients, more ambulance runs and longer wait times.
'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.
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.
Emergency Preparedness Goes Grassroots
Doctors, churches, businesses and other institutions in some community districts are working together to get prepared.
Welfare Agency Job Boom: Quantity, Not Quality
Defying a severe recession and slow recovery, New York's welfare department continues to find work for clients. But the jobs offer low wages and few benefits.
Latinos in NYC Embrace Census
Rather than play a high-stakes game around the U.S. Census in March, immigration activists in New York are poised to play a crucial role in the federal debate on immigration law reform.
Amid Homeless Surge,
Are Solutions In Sight?
With shelter numbers at record highs and Mayor Bloomberg's homeless strategy failing to meet its goals, city officials and advocates weigh in on how New York might respond.
Fewer Options For Moms
Seeking Natural Births
Midwives are protesting the shuttering of Manhattan's only natural birth center that served women on Medicaid.
Mourning the Choices
That Might Have Been
One of the city's poverty fighters wishes the people she works for, and with, had a better chance to realize their potential.
Boro Presidents' Fight
Extends Beyond Election
There's just one real contest in the races for borough president this fall, but next year could see a debate over whether the city still needs the post.
The World's Religions
Meet In The Hospital
Health care providers are availing themselves of new tools to increase their cross-cultural sensitivity.
AIDS Activists Seek Gains
Amid High Infection Rate
With HIV spreading especially fast among young black men, advocates press for better treatment for communities of color in housing, corrections and immigrants' services.
Term Limits Backlash:
Incumbents In Trouble
From the central Bronx to the North Shore of Staten Island, an unusually high number of incumbent City Councilmembers are in tough races this year. A look at some of the issues -- and seats -- in play.
Amid Reforms, Staff Still
Fears Hospital Climate
Changes underway at Kings County Hospital should improve the psych ward there. But for now, the threat of violence remains part of the work environment.
Build The Strong Bones
Of A City Food System
Federal stimulus money is providing food stamp recipients more money to spend - on french fries or fresh veggies?
Pension Pressures Could
Worsen Nurse Shortage
New York City's health care facilities already are short-staffed when it comes to nurses. Now pension problems could push more out the door.
Do You Hear Us, Albany?
Ralliers Want Safety Net
Thousands filled the streets around City Hall last week, demanding a solution to the budget crisis that doesn't harm education, health care, housing and jobs.
Churches 'Foster'
New Family Ties
A group of Queens congregations is working together to recruit and nurture new foster parents.
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