From food stamps to immigration court to parks access, millions of people locally could soon feel the brunt of Washington’s dysfunction.
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Posted inFAQ NYC
LISTEN: A Plan for a Retail Revival
Jonathan Bowles of the Center for an Urban Future lays out the group’s ideas for what government can do to help new small businesses prosper. Subscribe to the FAQ NYC podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever podcasts are found.
Posted inHow to New York
Should You Give a Candidate Your Signature? A Voter’s Guide to Petitioning Season
In the coming weeks, you may be asked to add your signature to a form nominating a candidate for this year’s elections. Here’s what that means.
Posted inCity Hall
Mayor Adams Lays Out ‘Working People’s Agenda’ in State of the City Speech
In place of a signature proposal, Adams offered numerous smaller plans and promises that he says ‘get stuff done’ on behalf of regular New Yorkers.
Posted inSNAP
SNAP Back: Stolen Benefits Would Be Repaid to Victims Under Federal Bill
The proposed legislation would direct states to quickly reissue funds. At least $730,000 has been taken from New Yorkers this year.
Posted inEmployment
Many Young Men Still Unemployed as NYC Job Growth Slows
December’s economic update shows the city continues to lag national job growth, hitting more headwinds.
Posted inHuman Resources Administration
Thousands Have Benefits Stolen Through Card Skimming Across New York
Advocates are calling on Albany and to ramp up security on benefits cards — while officials say the law ties their hands when it comes to reimbursing the stolen funds.
Posted inMTA
From the MTA to the FDNY, New York City’s Extremely Online Entities Ponder Life After Twitter
Elon Musk’s chaotic takeover of the social media platform has some of the city’s most prolific users wondering how they’ll instantly communicate with millions of New Yorkers.
Posted inRacism
Recipients of City Funds to Fight Hate Crimes Remain a Mystery
Nearly two years after the Office for the Prevention of Hate Crimes began giving grants to community groups, they can’t say who’s received that money or what it’s achieved.
Posted inCity Hall
Adams Moves Ahead On Plan to Fill Legal Vacancies With Pro Bono Lawyers
The city will bring in eight lawyers, paid for by their private firms but listed as employees of NYC, to plug a shortage. Critics say it’s just a drop in the bucket.