New York City government
Nonprofits
Real Talk: A New Year’s check in on New York City contract delays
While there is continued improvement, an analysis finds that much remains to do for nonprofits waiting to get paid.
Nonprofits
NYC lagging on vendor payments during critical time, housing service providers say
Providers claim that a cumbersome city-mandated rebid process is forcing them to draw from their own funds for things like food, medical and security services and holding them back from expanding to help address the city’s migrant shelter crisis.
Mental Health
New York City agencies to involuntarily admit more severely mentally ill persons for evaluations
Mayor Eric Adams clarified Tuesday that people do not have to be a danger to themselves or others to receive help.
Opinion
The argument for more electric vehicle charging stations in NYC
Being intentional about placing stations in communities that need them most, city leaders can address access, environmental, health and equity issues head on.
Healthcare
Female-majority council passes bill to expand doula access
The legislation was passed along with several other maternal health-related bills on Thursday.
Healthcare
New York City’s IT czar answers to monkeypox website failures
“We have learned from our mistakes and we are committed to doing better going forward,” a health department official said.
Immigration
Migrant families are being separated when entering NYC shelter system: Advocates
Some asylum seekers who do not have documentation to prove they are related have opted to sleep on the street rather than be housed in different shelters.
Immigration
Texas Gov. Abbott escalates feud with Eric Adams by ‘shamelessly’ sending migrant buses to NYC
The move follows Adams’ refusal to accept Abbott’s invitation to visit the Texas border towns where migrants are crossing into the U.S.
Nonprofits
PASSPort Public sheds light on procurement
Here’s a look at how the city has made this important step towards transparency and accountability
Nonprofits
Coalition relaunches petition effort to protect community gardens
A “Critical Environment Areas” designation is being sought to protect the gardens from development
Nonprofits
Real Talk: NYC contract registrations rose 15% after start of Better Contract For New York task force
The increase provides a glimmer of hope for the city’s long standing contracting problems.
Nonprofits
Jaclyn Tacoronte’s new nonprofit media center aims to uplift marginalized voices on Staten Island
The project will offer digital production and editing courses for young people.
