Ban on Former Inmates in Public Housing Is Eased

Published November 27, 2013

Ban on Former Inmates in Public Housing Is Eased
By MIREYA NAVARRO. Published: November 14, 2013. The New York City Housing Authority will ease its ban on recently released prisoners and allow some of them to live in public housing as part of a pilot program set to start next month. … They must … Read more on New York Times

Homeless man takes aim at marathon with group's help
NEW YORK — An organization called Back on My Feet began in New York City two years ago, helping those who are making the transition from living on the street to getting jobs and returning to self sufficiency. They use running to help the homeless, and … Read more on 7Online.com

RADEL TAKES LEAVE OF ABSENCE – Hometown paper: Resign Now – House …
“At his news conference in Florida late Wednesday, Radel said he has been struggling with alcoholism and substance abuse 'off and on for years.' He said that he will enter an in-patient treatment program and that he was confident he could overcome his … Read more on Politico