Nonprofits
Opinion
Opinion: Why New York City’s public schools need a Latine Studies Curriculum
The United Way’s Grace Bonilla and the Hispanic Federation’s Frankie Miranda make the case for inclusive education.
New York State
Opinion
Opinion: Paving the way to protecting workers
A look back at how New York has supported its ever-changing workforce.
Opinion
Opinion: New York is ending discriminatory insurance practices
Gov. Kathy Hochul and the Legislature have taken action to help Individuals with commercial insurance coverage who have struggled to find care when seeking mental health or substance use disorder treatment.
Opinion
Opinion: A call to action to solve New York’s criminalization of homelessness
The way out of this crisis is to codify a right to housing.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: A call to action to solve New York’s criminalization of homelessness
The way out of this crisis is to codify a right to housing.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: We need fair courts for immigrant New Yorkers - it’s long overdue
It’s time to pass legislation that guarantees basic due process.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: NY needs a student mental health system that works for students
Gov. Kathy Hochul has made a strong start, but improvements are needed.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: NY must address youth social media addiction before it’s too late
We are in the midst of an unprecedented youth mental health epidemic, and all signs point to smartphones and social media as the primary culprits.
Opinion
Opinion
Commentary: Asbestos exposure may still affect New York veterans’ health
Awareness is key for helping those who served.
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Opinion
Opinion: Brooklyn Marine Terminal purchase was ‘visionary’
The deal exemplifies an alignment of political interests that led to collaboration and creative problem-solving, while creating green jobs and enhancing regional infrastructure.
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Commentary: Fostering empathy and compassion within carceral spaces
How we as social workers are understanding and mitigating these impacts.
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Opinion: When caring for New Yorkers, our strength comes from diversity
For nurse’s month, reflecting on the important role immigrants and newcomers play in caring for the most vulnerable
Opinion
Opinion: New York can make history with a Rochester public bank
Legislation would create the first institution of this kind in the U.S. in over a century and lead to solutions that address poverty and inequality.
Opinion
Commentary: Spotting what’s wrong with New York’s procurement system
A new tool, ContractStat, offers answers
Opinion
Opinion: AI is driving impact and equity at New York nonprofits
It’s time to look past the hype and embrace the technology
Opinion
Opinion: Exposing the flaws of CapGrants and what can be done about them
How this valuable funding program for nonprofits needs to change.
Opinion
Opinion: From Oklahoma City to today, defending democracy against division
The Jan. 6 insurrection proves the legacy of Timothy McVeigh, who grew up in Buffalo, has only grown more powerful.
New York City
Opinion
Opinion: Is it possible to get the effort to close Rikers Island back on track?
The troubled jail’s closure has been cast adrift in a sea of half truths, bad ideas and polarized debate.
Opinion
Opinion: Why New York state needs a Child Victims Act fund
Financial support is needed for struggling foster care and prevention service providers.
Opinion
Opinion: New York must invest in people with disabilities
A call for a Cost-Of-Living-Adjustment for nonprofit providers and a Direct Support Wage Enhancement to give direct care workers a much-needed bump in pay.
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