Reprint March 16, 2011 By Julianne Escobedo Shepherd – March 11, 2011 http://www.alternet.org Everybody knows the GOP’s biggest weakness is money, so why not hit ’em in the sweet spot?…
…by such sweeping cutbacks would cost New York City far more in the long run. “How do we put a price tag on the trauma that working families experience when…
…Park in Queens, N.Y. The Latino Heritage Dance was held on Friday March 4th. The evening event celebrated Latino heritage as well as honored Gary LaBarbera, president of the Building…
…vote for local Democratic politicians. About 100 people attended the event, which was held at Riccardo’s by the Bridge, a restaurant in Astoria, Queens. Delgado was one of three honorees…
…Underlying this view of schools and teachers is the notion that children develop and learn best, and are best prepared for the rough and tumble of the adult market place,…
…that every working family depends on. That is not shared sacrifice.” The group includes Coalition for the Homeless, Make the Road New York, New York Communities for Change, Citizen Action,…
…and companionship. The Bloomberg Administration announced its plan to close over 100 centers throughout the five boroughs, putting as many as ten thousand seniors at risk of hunger and social…
…our staff. On Friday Doug reported that the agreement was being honored, although he reported delay and difficulty. It’s clear that our agreement was no longer being honored in any…
…It enables more than 2.5 million people, the vast majority of whom are moderate or low-income to live in safe and affordable housing. Rent regulation helps counteract the destabilizing effects…
…constant assault on city-funded Day Care. The Mayor has closed 52 Day Care Centers since 2002.This latest proposed cut will effectively reduce the capacity of the entire day care system…
