Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Ninfa Segarra on Somos 2023
An interview with the former New York City deputy mayor for education and human services under Rudy Giuliani, who also sits on the board of the annual event in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
New York State
News
New York has yet to realize measurable savings from parole reform. Could that change?
A new report asked New Yorkers how they would spend money saved through state parole reform. But the state hasn’t saved as much as expected in the two years since changing its parole policy to reincarcerate fewer people.
Nonprofits
News
The Brotherhood-Sister Sol grows with demand in West Harlem community
The organization’s new home is one of the few nonprofit spaces in New York City to be one hundred percent dedicated to “community-educational use.”
New York State
News
Adult changing facilities are focus of bill introduced by Harckham and Rolison
The Democratic and Republican state senators are backing the “Traveling with Dignity Act” for people with disabilities.
Opinion
Opinion
Commentary: The second miracle of East Harlem
Explaining this summer’s dramatic reduction in teen violence in our local community.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Why proposed cuts to NYC’s parks would be catastrophic
Hard decisions must be made in difficult times, but not at the expense of our much-needed and shared natural resources.
New York City
News
Democrats and Republicans turn out for opening of Brooklyn facility for older New Yorkers
The new Bay Ridge Center was celebrated with a show of bipartisan support that helped make the facility possible.
Nonprofits
News
Westchester nonprofit executives weigh in on best practices and leadership
New York Nonprofit Media’s 2023 Westchester OpCon gathered experts and local officials to highlight partnerships, streamlining processes and best fundraising practices.
New York City
News
Tech start-up incubator heralded as sign of things to come
New York City Mayor Eric Adams called the new Civic Hall in Manhattan’s Union Square, a “laboratory for the entire country."
Opinion
Opinion
OPINION: Making a case for diversity of thought in policing
Here’s how to create a police force that truly mirrors the needs and expectations of modern society.
New York City
Personality
Nonprofit ED warns city budget cuts threaten services for domestic violence survivors
Nicole Branca, executive director of New Destiny Housing, expressed concerns in an interview with New York Nonprofit Media.
Opinion
Opinion
Make more access and opportunity for disabled workers a year-round priority
It begins with removing barriers that have kept many from gainful employment.
Nonprofits
News
YAI and FedEx partner to support employment of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
The effort coincides with National Disability Employment Awareness Month
New York
News
AI-ready New York City focuses on workforce, procurement
The plan’s emphasis on building employee skills and updating its byzantine contracting lays the foundation for a unified city government ready to face new challenges.
New York City
News
United Way of New York City warns against changes to SNAP
The organization expressed concern over Congress’ decision to impose work requirements on adults between the ages of 51 and 55 to receive full benefits.
New York
News
AI-ready New York City focuses on workforce, procurement
The plan’s emphasis on building employee skills and updating its byzantine contracting lays the foundation for a unified city government ready to face new challenges.
Nonprofits
News
Bronx Parent Housing Network rebrands to Housing Solutions of New York
The new name stems from the tremendous growth the organization has experienced over the past year.
New York City
News
Harlem Educational Activities Fund mentors NYC youth with ‘future in focus’
The organization has a new CEO and is preparing for its upcoming annual gala.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: When NYC floods, will our schools stay afloat?
Why our leaders need to prepare for the impending consequences of climate change.
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