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Interviews & Profiles
NY Writers Coalition ending after nearly a quarter of a century of programming
Aaron Zimmerman, executive director of the nonprofit, discusses how the writing organization was created to provide workshops for New Yorkers with a love of writing, including those in “marginalized groups.”
Interviews & Profiles
Making sure older New Yorkers have meals on the holidays – and always
An interview with Citymeals on Meals CEO Beth Shapiro
Nonprofits
Giving students a head start into the media and entertainment industry
How the nonprofit Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network helps to bring state-of-the-art broadcast and production programs into New York schools.
New York City
New York’s MWBE programs should be safe from Trump
At City & State’s Government Procurement Conference, New York City and state officials said there was little reason to worry.
New York City
Nonprofit volunteers fight uphill battle to house asylum-seekers amid shelter limits
Volunteer-led Artists, Athletes and Advocates gets the job done under the latest restrictions.
New York City
New York ballot proposal election results 2024
Prop 1 has been approved by New York voters, enshrining abortion protections in the state constitution.
New York State
Prop 1 explained, in painstaking detail
If you still have any questions about the state Equal Rights Amendment, we’ve hopefully got you covered.
Nonprofits
Chinese-American Planning Council hosts voter education event
The Golden Day Community Carnival combined getting-the-vote out with family fun activities.
Nonprofits
How nonprofits are engaging reluctant voters ahead of the presidential election
GoVoteNYC’s nonpartisan program engages low-propensity voters in BIPOC communities.
New York City
Dredging the Gowanus Canal will likely continue – regardless of the next president
Unless the EPA is completely disbanded, the future of New York’s Superfund sites should continue to improve.
New York City
NYC paid $160 million in settlements under Child Victims Act
Payouts were mostly for cases filed against the Department of Education, as former investigators at an independent watchdog claimed they were told to reverse substantiated allegations of child sex abuse.
New York City
Uncertainty over presidential election worries climate-impacted immigrants
Both candidates are polar opposites on policy that impacts new arrivals seeking refuge from climate change.
Nonprofits
Dutchess County’s sole nonprofit senior living facility battles for survival
The 150-year-old Vassar-Warner Home will close by Oct. 31, unless it can prove that it has the funding and capacity to stay open.
Nonprofits
Nonprofit fights food insecurity through healthy food access and nutrition education
United Way of New York City’s Community Chef Program has conducted workshops for almost fifteen years.
New York City
Pollution-cutting measures at Hunts Point food distro center could be at the whim of the presidential election
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have very different approaches to green infrastructure spending.
Nonprofits
Nonprofit delivers cats and dogs rescued from hurricane-ravaged states to NYC shelter
Best Friends Animal Society brought the rescues to safety from southern states following Hurricane Helene and the impending Milton.
Public News
Report: One-third of mothers, regardless of income, don’t seek employment due to childcare issues
The findings come from the latest reports added to the Robin Hood Foundation’s Poverty Tracker.
Homelessness
Number of homeless veterans drops in New York amid calls for continued support
The state tally found that there were 700 known cases, down from more than 1,000 in 2023.
Interviews & Profiles
At Transportation Alternatives, holding down the fort until a new leader is found
An interview with the nonprofit’s interim co-executive directors, Elizabeth Adams and Megan Eiss.
New York City
Dustup at Gracie over DOC official’s lack of social media postings
Press secretary Annais Morales told Miriam Singh, the agency’s compliance officer, that other agency staff deserved their turn.
