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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.”

Nonprofits

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Chinese-American Planning Council hosts voter education event

The Golden Day Community Carnival combined getting-the-vote out with family fun activities.

Nonprofits

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

Nonprofits

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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.