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Budget Cut Avoided, But Children's Services Still Show Strain
There are reports that some parents are having trouble getting child welfare services because a botched contract award and budget threats last year led providers to scale back.
No Vacancy: Why Empty Condos Aren't Becoming Affordable Housing
Boom-time overbuilding left thousands of units vacant. But a city program to convert them to affordable housing has found the market uncooperative.
Whose Dreams Will Decide?
The push for neighborhoods to have more than a voice.
Term Limits, Fair Share To Be On November Ballot
The Charter Revision Commission green-lighted several questions for voters to decide this fall, including whether to return to a two-term limit. But the push for nonpartisan elections died with a whimper.
Labor Union, Thomson Reuters Go Head-to-Head Over Subsidy
Thomson Reuters, the news-and-information-services giant wants $24 million in sales tax breaks on office and building materials. The Newspaper Guild says the company doesn't deserve it.
Builders, Advocates Press For Land Use Changes
The Charter Revision Commission will hear calls to reform New York's process for deciding what can be built where.
Landlord Pinnacle Group Challenges Class Action
A federal appeals court is expected to rule soon on a crucial motion in the class action suit against the Pinnacle Group.
In This Fight, Public Advocate Is The Underdog
The public advocate is charged with fighting for average New Yorkers. But against budget cuts, possible charter changes and high expectations, Bill de Blasio's current battle is one of self-defense.
Question Facing Beeps, Public Advocate: To Be Or Not To Be
Twenty years ago a charter revision stripped six city offices of much of their power. Will the current charter review lead to restoration … or retirement?
Manhattan Beep Outlines Charter Wish List
As the next round of charter revision hearings looms, Borough President Scott Stringer has issued a comprehensive to-do list for the panel reviewing the city's constitution.
Term Limits & Land Use Top Charter Revision List
The city's Charter Revision Commission staked out broad areas of inquiry as it heads toward a possible 2010 vote to revamp New York's government.
Term Limits, Party Politics On Bloomberg Charter Panel's Menu
After the first round of hearings on how to revise the city's charter, a list has emerged of what New Yorkers want to change about their government.
Who's Got The Power? Citizens To Weigh In
The first public hearing of the mayor's Charter Revision Commission could be the start of a fast-track effort to change the way New York City governs itself.
Council's Angry Over Housing,
But That Doesn't Pay The Rent
After receiving prized Section 8 vouchers, then losing them, about 1,000 ill-sheltered grantees are still without a housing plan.
City Won't Vouch For Them:
No Solution For Unhoused
More than 2,000 needy New Yorkers received coveted Section 8 vouchers for major rental assistance. Then the vouchers were withdrawn - and housing officials have little else to say about it.
City Won't Vouch For Them:
No Solution For Unhoused
More than 2,000 needy New Yorkers received coveted Section 8 vouchers for major rental assistance. Then the vouchers were withdrawn - and housing officials have little else to say about it.
Bronx Living Wage Battle
Moves To City Council
As the City Council takes up consideration of the Kingsbridge Armory redevelopment plan, the developer and local pols are locked in a dispute that could derail the project.
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.
City Wants Answers, Input
On Upstate Drill Plan
A huge underground reserve of natural gas is luring fuel companies to upstate New York. But local officials and advocates are worried about what the drilling will do to the city's watershed.
Super Marketing: Better
Food Choices May Be Ahead
New proposals for 'FoodStat' and possible zoning incentives could help bring healthier food to areas with limited access.
Scott Stringer
As the 26th Manhattan Borough President, Stringer has advocated for stronger community boards and more powerful borough presidents. He fought to give each community board an urban planner and to make the process of creating a community board more formal. As a leader, he has sought more power for himself and others like him.
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Missed Opportunity
How New York City can do a better job of reconnecting youth on public assistance to education and jobs (by the Community Service Society of New York [cssny.org])
Court Order: Judge's Order Imposing Special Master
A federal judge's decision to appoint a special master to oversee the New York City Fire Department's compliance with a court-mandated revision of hiring practices has once again put the FDNY's racial makeup in the headlines.
