Matthew Schuerman appears in the following:
Review: 'Moulin Rouge: The Musical!' Is Too Much of an Over-the-Top Spectacle
Saturday, July 27, 2019
The musical has a little bit of everything—confetti, fireworks, an elephant— except a strong plot.
State Comptroller: Homeless Outreach Provider Is Failing at Its Job
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli says outreach workers spent more time in the office than interacting with the homeless and trying to move them to shelters.
HUD Administrator Lynne Patton Skeptical of HUD's Immigrant Rule
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
Lynne Patton says keeping undocumented immigrants out of New York City public housing is 'not my personal priority.'
The Film 'In the Heights' Is Shooting ... in (Washington) Heights
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
The film based on Lin-Manuel Miranda's first Broadway hit draws scenery, and cast members, from the Dominican neighborhood.
De Blasio's Presidential Cash Coming Overwhelmingly from Large Gifts
Wednesday, July 17, 2019
In a campaign where Democrats are eager to prove their grassroots bonafides, just 9 percent of contributions to de Blasio's presidential campaign came from small donors.
Shelter Provider, Defying City Policy, Warns Immigrant Families to Leave Temporarily
Monday, July 15, 2019
Christine Quinn's group advised some residents to leave in case federal authorities showed up with a warrant.
Cuomo Says MTA Needs to Tackle Increasing Homelessness
Friday, July 12, 2019
Governor Cuomo says the MTA should address the problem of increasing homelessness in subways.
Fanfare and Politics at Ticker Tape Parade for Women World Champions
Wednesday, July 10, 2019
The crowd heckled US Soccer Federation President Carlos Cordeiro with chants of "Equal Pay" and "Cut the Check."
Why Queens Is the Center of the Nation's Progressive Movement
Friday, June 28, 2019
A string of insurgent victories has put the Borough of Immigrants at the forefront of political change.
Stuyvesant Parents Association Dives Into Debate Over School Entrance Exam
Thursday, June 27, 2019
No longer just about raising money or informing parents, the Stuyvesant Parents' Association has been urging members to lobby against reforms intended to diversify its student body.
HUD Recommended NYCHA's New Chairman. Now, Its Regional Administrator Is Criticizing His Salary
Friday, June 21, 2019
In a series of tweets. Lynne Patton criticized Gregory Russ' $400,000-plus salary.
One Small Step to Keep Public Housing Cool
Monday, June 17, 2019
The New York City Housing Authority is launching a pilot program to install air cooling equipment in two senior housing buildings ... for free.
De Blasio Administration Turns Attention to Homeless in Subways
Thursday, June 13, 2019
The program to divert them people who sleep on the subway from the criminal justice system and into shelters.
City's Public Housing Heads Down Privatization Road
Tuesday, June 11, 2019
Ocean Bay Apartments is the city's first and the country's largest single-site conversion to an Obama-era program that relies on private companies to repair and renovate public housing.
Fewer Homeless New Yorkers On Street, But More On Subways, According To Survey
Thursday, May 30, 2019
There are fewer homeless people on New York City’s streets, but more in the subway system.
Trump's Trade War Has Everything To Do With The Price Of Tea In Chinatown
Thursday, May 23, 2019
Earlier this month, President Trump escalated the trade war with China. The price of everything from goji berries to slippers is being affected.
NYPD Dispatch Times in the Bronx Are Longer Than the Rest of NYC
Thursday, May 09, 2019
It takes longer to dispatch police officers to crime scenes in the Bronx than in other parts of the city.
New York City Loses Court Case Over Right To Arrest Foster Youth
Tuesday, May 07, 2019
A state appellate court has ruled that New York City can no longer arrest children who run away from foster care.
Comptroller Says Child Welfare Agency Performs "Lackluster" Oversight of Foster Care Homes
Monday, May 06, 2019
More than 80 percent of foster parents had not undergone the requisite background checks, training or other required steps to be certified.
Advocacy Group Says Homeless Count Approaches 64,000
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
The Coalition for the Homeless argues Mayor de Blasio's policies are exacerbating the problem.