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After Damian Williams’ striking comments on supervised injection sites, New York leaders are quiet
The U.S. attorney said his office is prepared to take action as the sites are in violation of state and federal law, but he declined to elaborate further.
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Christine Quinn on leading Win and helping New York's homeless people
The former New York City Council Speaker discusses her work at the nonprofit and answers whether she'd consider a run for public office again.
New York City
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Is New York ready to legalize supervised injection sites?
Two sites in New York have saved hundreds of lives, but stigma and lack of buy-in from the governor might prevent expansion.
Homelessness
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Nonprofit study: NY’s homeless veterans need continued support
A shift in policy is needed to better serve this vulnerable population, according to a new report from Services for the Underserved
Unions
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Job news: Jamie Dimon thanks more than 1,200 local union workers at tower under construction for JPMorgan Chase
The bank CEO and Gary LaBarbera, president of the Building and Construction Trades Council of Greater New York, visited 270 Park Ave. where an all-electric, 60-story tower is being built for a new global headquarters
Nonprofits
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We Stay/Nos Quedamos celebrates 30 years with its annual South Bronx event
The nonprofit’s We Are Melrose festival highlights the local community and its culture
New York City
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What needs to change at Rikers? Everything.
We asked more than a dozen criminal justice experts. They urged staying the course on borough-based jails – and many called for a federal takeover of Rikers in the meantime.
New York City
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Here's how parents are really treated on Rikers
Unable to exercise their parental rights, incarcerated fathers and mothers can often feel isolated from their children.
New York City
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More people have died in New York City jails than previously known
Since 2014, at least 120 people held in city jails have died while in custody or shortly after being released on medical grounds – but some of those deaths have gone unreported.
New York State
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‘The pain still lingers.’ Officials break ground on I-81 replacement, acknowledging environmental racism of the past
Gov. Kathy Hochul joined Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh and Sens. Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand to break ground on the project.
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College access nonprofits respond to SCOTUS’ affirmative action decision
Organizations serving students of color remain committed to advancing diversity in top schools, despite funding unknowns
Nonprofits
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Nonprofit mission: 'A furnished apartment makes someone feel human'
How a used couch and other pieces of second-hand furniture have gone a long way for a nonprofit in helping those coming directly out of the prison and the shelter systems
New York City
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The City Council shot down Eric Adams’ veto on housing vouchers. Now what?
For the first time since the Bloomberg years, the council voted to override a mayoral veto. Council members said a package of bills expanding access to housing vouchers is a crucial step in addressing the housing crisis.
New York City
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ACS expands scholarship program to provider staff pursuing social work
The awards will go to for those pursuing a Master’s degree
New York State Senate
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New York ranks low in child well-being compared to other states
New data from The Annie E. Casey Foundation shows that the Empire state has one of the worst rankings in the country for child well-being at No. 30, and the road for improvement is lengthy.
Education
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YMCA of Greater New York and Bank of America announce $1M gift that will send more teens to college
The money will be invested into the Rowe Scholars program, a comprehensive college and career access program
Nonprofits
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Nonprofits host 2023 Bronx Pride Festival
Destination Tomorrow joined with the In Living Color Coalition to present the event.
New York City
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Nonprofits make final appeals as New York City budget deadline nears
Negotiations have “been tense since day one,” said City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams.
New York State
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No, New York wasn’t the anti-slavery hero you thought it was
In light of the state Legislature passing a bill to create a reparations commission, a look back at history shows that the state has a lot of wrongs to make right for Black New Yorkers.
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FPWA presents: New study finds NYC faced a fiscal cliff as COVID-19 relief funding expired
Here’s a close look at our funding analysis of the city’s human services agencies during fiscal year ‘22.
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