March 20, 2010 · www.gothamgazette.com |
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- Judith Kurens on The Long Way Home
- Ellen Balleisen on Raising the Bar
- David King on Lock Down?
- Farah Akbar on Tourist Spot?
- Glenn Pasanen on Framing the Figures
This Month's Article ...

The sad story of Oreo the dog made headlines last year. Now her unfortunate death may spur a change in state law that could, supporters believe, ultimately lead to saving more animals from being put to sleep.
Recent Social Services Articles from the Gotham Gazette:
Animal Rights Activists Split Over Bill to Save 'Oreos'
| After Escaping Domestic Abuse, Survivors Confront the Housing Crisis
| To Reunite Families, Agencies Try a Holistic Approach
| Bloomberg on Poverty: A War or Small Skirmishes?
Links in the News ...
- State Budget Threatens Senior Centers (NY Times)
- City's Poverty Standard Shows Higher Rise than Federal (NY Times)
- State Programs for Poor Face Huge Budget Cuts (WNYC)
- ACORN Rebranded (City Hall)
- Job Training for the Long-Term of Short? (City Limits)
- United Way Launches Fund for New York's Haitians (Crain's)
Researching Social Services ...
The state has failed to weatherize the vast majority of low-income homes that it received grants to so from the federal government, according to a report by the US Department of Energy's inspector general. The city's hiring freeze has resulted in an inability to build the staff needed for the program, the report states. (March 18, 2010)
State of the Homeless
A report by Coalition for the Homeless shows that Gov. David Paterson's proposed budget cuts would worsen an already homelessness crisis. The report states that proposed cuts would close shelters and force thousands of homeless New Yorkers from shelters and into the streets. (March 10, 2010)
Many Adult New Yorkers have No Bank Account
Over 13 percent of citywide households have no bank or credit union account, according to a new study commissioned by the Department of Consumer Affairs. Instead, they use 'fringe' services such as check cashers. Twice as many Bronx residents are 'unbanked,' and over half of adults in the Mott Haven-Melrose area of the Bronx have no account. (February 26, 2010)
Mayor's Management Report
Mayor Michael Bloomberg Friday issued his preliminary Management Report for the current fiscal year, a mass of numbers that purport to measure city government's performance in a number of keys areas. This year's found an increase in homelessness, a rise in the number of people seeking welfare and food stamps, an increase in the amount of time it takes to fill a pothole and a rise in average class size, as well as cleaner streets and a decrease in school crime. (February 16, 2010)
Hunger Increases, So Does Funding
The number of New Yorkers using food pantries and soup kitchens increased by 21 percent, according to a new report from New York City Coalition Against Hunger, but federal stimulus funding staved off many shortages. In the past year, 55 percent of providers didn’t have enough food to meet demand. But in 2008, that number was 69 percent. The city received more than $500 million in funding for food stamp and anti-hunger programs. (November 24, 2009)
The Center for Independence of the Disabled, New York's (CIDNY) goal is to ensure full integration, independence and equal opportunity for all people with disabilities by removing barriers to the social, economic, cultural and civic life of the community. A non-profit organization founded in 1979, CIDNY is a part of the Independent Living Centers movement -- a national network of grassroots and community-based organizations that enhance opportunities for all people with disabilities to direct their own lives.
NYC Caregiver
This new website, recently launched by the Mayor's Office and the city's Department of Aging, is designed to provide resources to people who are taking care of elderly friends or relatives. Visitors can type in their zip code and get a list of the facilities providing services in their area. There's also information about how to pay for health care, the best way to deal with regular problems confronting caregivers, and a special grandparenting section, for senior citizens taking care of children. The Spanish, Russian and Chinese language sections do not yet offer much.
Access New York
ACCESS NYC is a free service run by City Hall that helps individual New Yorkers find whether they qualify for some 20 benefit programs offered by government agencies on the federal, state or city level.
Group Day Care Directory
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's Bureau of Day Care provides this directory of daycare service providers in all 5 boroughs. Also provides records from site visits and compliance checks.
Welfare Tally Working Its Way Back Up
For the first time in nearly a decade, the city's welfare rolls have increased in each of the last five months, the Daily News has learned.
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