Policy

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Report: 50% of working-age households do not meet the minimum cost of living

The alarming statistic is up from 36% in 2021, according to the study.

Nonprofits

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Legal service nonprofits step up to help tenants facing eviction

Lawyers from The Legal Aid Society and Legal Services NYC are helping New Yorkers with rental assistance applications amidst payment delays and voucher termination.

Nonprofits

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Adrienne Adams calls for pay parity and other support for nonprofits

The New York City Council speaker kicked off a gathering of nonprofit professionals and government leaders to discuss bold new ideas for the sector.

Nonprofits

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Donald Glover makes surprise visit to Good Shepherd Services graduation

The actor, comedian and rapper surprised all at the nonprofit’s Mentored Internship Program ceremony

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Officials reach a tentative compromise on bail

After weeks of negotiations, legislative leaders and the governor have all but signed off on a deal that would remove the ‘least restrictive means’ standard for violent felonies

Housing

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Fighting for acceptance of New York City rental vouchers

How one nonprofit and others advocating for tenants are facing discrimination, bureaucratic delays and government incompetence head on.

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Nonprofits throw support behind Hochul’s latest pick for chief judge

The governor’s second nominee has received a much warmer reception after her failed bid for Hector LaSalle.

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Report: Volunteerism declines at nonprofits as demand for services rises post-COVID-19

Organizations at the same time have struggled with staffing and financial issues, according to the survey.

Budgets and Funding

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Adams proposes 4% cuts to city agencies – again

The council and progressives immediately pushed back against the mayor’s latest cost-savings initiative.

affordable housing

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Nonprofit to incorporate green strategies in affordable housing efforts

Local Initiatives Support Corporation is setting out to combat climate change

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Construction career day draws hundreds of Hudson Valley students

Students from the Lower Hudson Valley participated in skill-building activities and met with labor professionals to learn about career opportunities in construction.

Education

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Construction career day draws hundreds of Hudson Valley students

Students from the Lower Hudson Valley participated in skill-building activities and met with labor professionals to learn about career opportunities in construction.

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MyCity portal launches with focus on child care benefits

New York City Mayor Adams and Chief Technology Officer Matt Fraser promised “more to come” for the new city services portal.

Nonprofits

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Pop-up nonprofit helps New Yorkers access $4.6 billion in student loan relief

PSLF.NYC released a report highlighting billions of dollars in loan forgiveness its campaign saved nonprofit and government workers

Education

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Report calls for renewed funding for CUNY-wide college success program

Accelerate, Complete, and Engage has in some cases boosted graduation rates by about 18%.

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NYC schools expand access to sports for students with disabilities

The expansion comes through a partnership with Special Olympics New York.

Nonprofits

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Report: Nonprofits struggle to meet expectations with staffing shortages and rising costs

Accounting and advisory firm FORVIS released its annual nonprofit survey explaining the sector’s state nationwide.

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Closing Rikers would be ‘physically impossible’ at current population, jails boss says

Department of Correction Commissioner Louis Molina continued to cast doubt on the timeline to house the city’s incarcerated population at borough-based jails by 2027.