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Date Published:: 2010-06-16
Description:: This brief prepared by the Public Advocate?s Office examines the New York City Housing Authority's December 2009 decision to revoke approximately 2,600 Section 8 vouchers.
Agency:: Public Advocate (PUB ADV)
Subject(s):: Housing and Buildings
Report Type:: Report

Date Published:: 2010-01-10
Description:: a comprehensive review of over fifty studies on Wal-Mart?s economic impact across the country. The joint review of key research papers from the past seven years indicates that the opening of a Wal-Mart in New York City would likely eliminate more jobs than it creates, result in the loss of independently owned small businesses, and create an increased burden
Agency:: Public Advocate (PUB ADV)
Subject(s):: Business and Consumers
Report Type:: Report

Date Published:: 2010-01-01
Description:: The Office of the Public Advocate has dual roles in City government. The first is that of ombudsman, which means the office has a critical, charter-mandated constituent services function.The Public Advocate’s second key role in City government is that of a watchdog over city agencies.
Agency:: Public Advocate (PUB ADV)
Subject(s):: Government
Report Type:: Reports - Annual

Date Published:: 2002-06-17
Description:: Press release detailing advise for reform in school construction and proposed legislation in the City Council
Agency:: Public Advocate (PUB ADV)
Subject(s):: Schools - Buildings
Report Type:: Press Releases

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