With the election over, a group of grassroots, human service, and organized labor groups turned their attention to imminent negotiations in Washington to avoid mandated across-the-board budget cuts, i.e. the “fiscal cliff”, that are scheduled to begin in January. These mandated cuts will total $1.2 trillion over the next 10 years and dramatically slash budgets for both defense and domestic discretionary spending — spending which supports a broad range of human… Continue reading...
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Advocates Urge OST & Child Care Supporters to Vote in Daily News Poll
Advocates are urging supporters of after-school and child care services to express their opinions regarding Mayor Michael Bloombergs proposed cuts to these programs in a poll being conducted by the Daily News.
As of this morning, 96% of respondents agree that “Yes, the damage these cuts make have serious repercussions for a family and community” while just 4% stat that “No, in tough economic times, all programs are… Continue reading...
Council Members Blast Youth Services Cuts at Hearing
New York City Council Members asked hard questions – and expressed some strongly worded negative opinions – about Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s proposed cuts to after-school programs during a budget hearing yesterday. More than 32,000 young people will lose services due to the Mayor’s proposed elimination of approximately 220 Out-of-School Time (OST) and Beacon Programs.
Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) Commissioner Jeanne Mullgrav stated that budget pressures were… Continue reading...
Over 3,000 Protest Proposed Cuts in Northern Manhattan
Thousands of advocates, providers, parents and children from Northern Manhattan turned out yesterday afternoon – together with a host of elected officials — to rally against Mayor Bloomberg’s proposed cuts to childcare and after-school services. The area, they say, will be left with 1,500 – 3,000 fewer afterschool slots for neighborhood children come September 1st as a result of the cut. The four Northern Manhattan Council Districts alone will lose… Continue reading...
It’s “Lights Out” for After-School with More Rallies Scheduled
Opposition to Mayor Bloomberg’s proposed cuts to after-school and early childhood programs will be the theme at several additional rallies now scheduled in communities across the City today. The Campaign for Children – a coalition of youth services and early childhood service providers – has dubbed these events “Lights Out” Day in an effort to drive home the message of what the closing of 172 after-school programs serving almost 25,000… Continue reading...
Opposition to After-School and Child Care Cuts Spreads Across City
Opposition to Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s proposed cuts to early childhood and after-school programs is moving beyond the usual confines of City Hall park and is rapidly spreading to neighborhoods and communities across the City. Over the next few days, a number of rallies are being organized by advocates, community groups and nonprofit service providers in Queens, Brooklyn, the Bronx and upper Manhattan.
Last week, it was learned that 172… Continue reading...
Cupboards are Bare at Local Food Pantries
The cupboards are nearly bare at food pantries throughout the region as emergency food programs struggle to meet rising demand with declining resources. Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens, which operates 22 food pantries, shared photos from Our Lady of Solace food pantry in Coney Island which drive this point home.
“The hardest thing to do is explain to a hungry family that Catholic Charities simply does not have enough… Continue reading...
Who Cares in Albany?
Who in Albany cares about the $400 million in proposed cuts to human services programs in Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Executive Budget? Yesterday, the Human Services Council of New York together with its upstate partners and individuals who rely on those services were asking that question – and answering it with a petition signed by over 2,000 individuals and nonprofit organizations. The petitions were presented to State Senator Diane Savino, Chair… Continue reading...
DFTA Lists 105 Senior Centers to Be Closed
New York City’s Department for the Aging (DFTA) has compiled a list of 105 senior centers which the City would be forced to close as a result of a proposed funding shift in Governor Andrew Cuomo’s proposed State Budget. The Governor’s proposal would reallocate the State’s allotment of Federal Title XX money, $25 million of which has traditionally been used by New York City to fund senior centers, to supplant… Continue reading...
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