New York State
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State makes some progress with migrant resettlement program
After a slow start, about 100 families have moved into housing upstate.
New York City
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Hochul’s State of the State: What’s in it for New York City?
The governor’s annual address on Tuesday included 204 proposals for the future of New York. Here’s what’s in it for New York City.
New York State
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Takeaways from Hochul’s 2024 State of the State agenda
As the state faces major immigration and housing challenges, the governor launched an agenda aimed at ruffling the fewest feathers possible in a major election year.
New York City
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Can NYC make bus companies pay $700 million for transporting migrants?
New York City is targeting bus companies transporting migrants from Texas with a novel legal argument, but the path to legal victory is unclear.
Nonprofits
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Tackling food insecurity on the rise in New York
Advocates and experts weigh in on the growing epidemic
Housing
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Welcome Home Westchester on the county’s severe housing shortage
The group of organizations outline their observations and recommendations in a letter to Assembly Members Chris Burdick and Dana Levenberg.
Nonprofits
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Nonprofit coalition creates experimental learning campus at Floyd Bennet Field
The 1,300 acre site in Brooklyn will accommodate up to 50,000 New York City public school students annually to learn skills and mindsets focused on sustainability while earning credentials for future green careers.
New York City
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Helping small businesses thrive in the Bronx
An interview with Rob Walsh, president of the Bronx Economic Development Corporation
Procurement
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City Council calls out Adams administration for lacking standardized payment method for meals in shelters
The scrutiny came at an oversight hearing that focused on food procurement for shelters and emergency housing for asylum-seekers
Nonprofits
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Grant helps Birch Family Services increase access to digital books and adaptive learning for kids
The funding from City Council Member Farah Louis helped the nonprofit purchase 75 electronic tablets.
New York City
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NYC Council grills Adams admin budget director on proposed cuts
The council held a hearing to push back on City Hall’s budget projections.
New York City
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City Council members balk at $4.5 million in cuts to supportive housing rental subsidies
The Adams administration defended the proposed reduction as “right-sizing.”
New York City
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New York City Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer and Schools Chancellor David Banks on strengthening workforce development post COVID-19
The members of the Adams administration highlighted public-private partnerships as an answer at the 2023 NYCETC Conference at Civic Hall.
New York City
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Coalition fighting right to shelter changes to rally in Albany and NYC
The group has expanded its ranks in the last month.
New York City
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A historic goal: Creating a New York City Freedom Trail
Jacob Morris, head of the Harlem Historical Society, wants to highlight the history of the Underground Railroad and a New York City Council bill may make his vision a reality.
New York State
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Poll: Broad support for universal free school meals, higher food stamp benefits
Siena College found that strong majorities backed these anti-hunger measures to be considered by the state Legislature.
Nonprofits
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Hudson Valley nonprofits partner on job opportunities for people with disablities
BRIDGES and Yes, She Can are collaborating on a store selling their products at the Palisades Center Mall.
New York City
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Ask the experts: Are the Adams administration’s budget cuts necessary?
Experts weigh in on the state of the city’s financial crisis and explore how the city should be dealing with it.
New York State
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After years of pushing, the Clean Slate Act becomes law
Business leaders, union organizers and law enforcement all attended the bill signing in Brooklyn.
Nonprofits
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Going ‘in-depth’ to understand the potential of Black owned businesses
The Brooklyn Communities Collaborative and Hunter College collaborated on a study to understand the experiences and challenges of such entrepreneurs and their local impact.
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