Personality
New York City
The vibe at City Hall is Thank God for Maria Torres-Springer
When the veteran deputy mayor stepped up, a sense of calm and determination settled over a scandal-scarred administration.
Interviews & Profiles
‘This was not a one-and-done deal’: Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter’s legacy with Habitat for Humanity
The nonprofit’s CEO Sabrina Lippman recalls the 100-year-old former president and former first lady’s commitment to build affordable housing in an interview with New York Nonprofit Media.
Interviews & Profiles
Lobbying relentlessly for more city, state and nationwide affordable housing
An interview with New York Housing Conference Executive Director Rachel Fee.
New York City
NYC DOT Commish Ydanis Rodríguez is staying ‘laser-focused’
Rodríguez said he’s happy to be able to move forward with Greenpoint’s McGuinness Boulevard redesign after the city’s sudden reversal on the project.
New York City
5 things to know about First Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer
The longtime bureaucrat has been elevated to add some steady leadership during a time of crisis in the Eric Adams administration.
New York City
Laurie Cumbo has walked in the footsteps of New York City’s museum leaders
As Department of Cultural Affairs commissioner, her lifetime of experience sets her apart.
Interviews & Profiles
Standing up for low-income New York families facing the courts
An interview with Tehra Coles, executive director of the Center for Family Representation in New York
Interviews & Profiles
Fighting to meet children's needs for almost two decades
Jennifer March, executive director of the Citizens’ Committee for the Children of New York, steps down after 17 years on the job.
New York City
Pitching Eric Adams’ City of Yes on affordable cooperative housing
An interview with the coalition pushing to include coops in the mayor’s housing proposal in Manhattan’s Midtown South.
Nonprofits
Funding community groups to help them create meaningful change
An interview with North Star Fund Executive Director Jennifer Ching
New York City
Overcoming ageism in the world of art
An interview with Marlena Vaccaro, curator and director of the Carter Burden Gallery.
Personality
Creating opportunities for youth, on and off the court
An interview with Udai Tambar, president and CEO of New York Junior Tennis & Learning.
Interviews & Profiles
Combating period poverty in New York City
An interview with Carrington Baker, founder and CEO of For Women, By Women, Period.
Interviews & Profiles
Leading the post-pandemic transformation of a historic New York City neighborhood
A Q&A with Julie Stein, executive director of Union Square Partnership
Interviews & Profiles
Remembering the Holocaust and ensuring future generations never forget
A conversation with CEO Jack Kliger of the Museum of Jewish Heritage on the ongoing relevance of Holocaust education
Interviews & Profiles
Safely navigating school while being an undocumented immigrant student
An interview with IMM Schools CEO Viridiana Carrizales
New York State
Social services innovators honored at City & State event
ACS Commissioner Jess Dannhauser delivered a keynote address at the festivities honoring visionaries in advocacy, nonprofit, government and the private sector.
Interviews & Profiles
Ten years of gender justice
A Q&A with Amy Barasch, the outgoing executive director of Her Justice.
Interviews & Profiles
Expanding summer youth programming and keeping young people busy
An interview with Department of Youth and Community Development Commissioner Keith Howard.
Interviews & Profiles
Creating a strong culture of running in New York
An interview with Rob Simmelkjaer, CEO of New York Road Runners
