Today the Lower East Side has numerous communitybased organizations (CBOs) that serve the needs of residents. This robust community infrastructure played a critical role in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Hours after the storm ended, and well before government
While conscientious consumers are showing increasing awareness and concern for farm, restaurant and grocery store workers, those in the food processing and distribution industry continue to be out of sight and out of mind.
While this report reveals some of NYCHA’s major challenges in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, these findings and the related recommendations come at an opportune moment for public housing residents in New York City.
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This report finds that retail workers face many barriers such as discrimination and a lack of training and education opportunities as they attempt to advance in their retail careers.
This report is based on research conducted in 2007 by Families United for Racial and Economic Equality in partnership with the Community Development Project of the Urban Justice Center and with assistance from graduate students at Hunter College’s Department of
In order to break the cycle of dead-end, part-time, and low-wage work that handicaps this community, the Northwest Bronx Community & Clergy Coalition (NWBCCC) has conducted a survey to identify ways in which to leverage opportunities between city and private
This report reveals significant barriers to education for Haitian immigrant students in New York City.
