The New York Times has a long history of virulent opposition to rent regulation, and its latest “news” article on the subject was predictably full of distortions.
The mayor opposes paying people a living wage yet expects them to pull themselves out of poverty. How exactly remains a mystery.
The NY Daily News editorial board echoes Bloomberg administration spin that jobs are the sole solution to homelessness – but ignores the overwhelming evidence debunking that myth.
A new public opinion survey found strong support for the legal right to shelter for homeless New Yorkers, and for prevention and housing assistance.
A top Agriculture Department official urged the state to discontinue its practice of finger imaging applicants for food stamps.
New DHS Commissioner Seth Diamond, an architect of harsh Giuliani-era welfare policies, wants more homeless families to work – but fails to recognize that housing affordability, not joblessness, is at the root of record NYC homelessness.
The Mayor's FY 2011 Executive Budget proposal includes dramatic reductions in funding for street homeless services, homelessness prevention, and shelter and services for vulnerable New Yorkers -- and will lead to more homelessness.
On Tuesday, the Governor of Florida signed into law a bill that would classify attacks against the homeless as hate crimes.
Contrary to the spin, the fact is that, compared to Mayor Koch's successful "Housing New York" program, Mayor Bloomberg's housing plan has created few apartments for homeless New Yorkers
Last night Mayor Bloomberg's appointees to the Rent Guidelines Board signaled their support for further rent increases affecting half of all rental apartments in New York City -- a recipe for more homelessness.