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“Just Invite Me” - An Exclusive Interview with Mayor Michael Bloomberg

On December 3, 2003 we wrote "Michael Bloomberg: Too busy or just too prejudiced," an article borne from the community’s sense of exasperation and isolation. It received a positive response from community members and a number of officials. It also resulted in a phone call from the Mayor’s Office. more>

Medicaid under attack?

Medicaid already takes up a lion’s share of the New York State budget, and in the coming decade spending is predicted to double. Can medical services for its recipients be saved given the financial crunch? more>

Occupation? Cleaning Lady

Thousands of Polish women in the United States—teachers, cooks, students and accountants back home—spend every day cleaning, dusting, washing and ironing for American families. They are willing to do any kind of work to build their own America. more>

Special Focus

Special Section - Communities Talk Immigration

Bush plan "Big Gift" to employers

Immigration plan would create confusion

Doors open for 180,000 Koreans

Editorials

Bolting for Bush

A lifelong Democrat, elected to New York's City Council, Congress and three terms as mayor of New York City on the Democratic Party line, Ed Koch believes in the values of the Democratic Party. Nevertheless, he intends to vote for Bush in 2004. more>

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