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Nonprofit OpCon returns, focusing on processes and streamlining operations post-COVID-19

The annual New York Nonprofit Media event gathered industry experts to discuss strategies for organizations as they emerge from the challenges of the pandemic.

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Bronx students remember slain freshman in march against gun violence

The University Prep High School procession came two months after the fatal shooting of 16-year-old Angellyh Yambo

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LGBTQ+ youth organization works to change landscape of mental health

Big Brothers Big Sisters NYC is leading a citywide coalition to advocate for policy changes

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Immigrant cultural center planned for People’s Theatre Project

The nonprofit is building the first-of-its-kind research and performing arts venue with a $15 million from New York City

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SCOTUS could soon overturn New York’s gun law. Here how the state could respond

The Supreme Court has New York’s gun license law in its crosshairs, and some legal experts said a rash of mass shootings isn’t likely to sway the conservative majority.

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Report finds child hunger is 55% higher than pre-pandemic levels in NYC

City Harvest’s research comes as food insecurity may worsen for some of the most vulnerable families in the coming summer months.

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Adams signs executive order to prevent price gouging on baby formula

The mayor’s action comes after a call for action by Women's Caucus of the City Council.

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The Brotherhood Sister Sol: Serving NYC’s Black and Latinx youth

Khary Lazarre-White sat down with NYN media to speak more about the nonprofit’s work and how a new six-story building in Harlem is helping expand its programming.

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Debating the impacts of bail reform

State Sen. Michael Gianaris, Assembly Member Latrice Walker and former Queens prosecutor James Quinn discussed law changes at John Jay College of Criminal Justice Friday.

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Robin Hood annual benefit raises $126 million

The money raised includes a $50 million commitment from New York City toward a $100 million joint child care initiative

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Hochul dedicates $35 million in state money for abortion access

As the Supreme Court moves toward reversing Roe v. Wade, the governor is working to make New York an access state.

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Meet the Fresh Air Fund’s new CEO

Lisa Gitelson sits down with NYN to discuss her passion for childhood welfare advocacy and what she hopes to accomplish helming the renowned nonprofit.

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Hispanic Federation raises over $3 million dollars in record-breaking fundraiser

The funds raised will go towards supporting COVID-19 relief and programming efforts.

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New York AG Letitia James seeks NRA babysitter

The request comes after the court refused her office’s demand to dismantle the organization for alleged rampant misuse of funds.

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Creating broadband access for NYCHA residents that’s essentially free

Internet service for public housing residents would be covered in part by a federal subsidy.

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Nonprofits discuss community-based solutions to hatred

An event hosted by the Queens Jewish Community Council, Stand With Us and the Jewish Community Relations Council focused on recent hate crimes directed at Jewish and Asian Americans.

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How the Black Car Fund survived COVID-19 and is expanding benefits for drivers

The nonprofit organization wants legislation that added dental exams, cleanings and vision coverage renewed after it expires at the end of 2022.