Survey: Asian American community members want diverse and integrated schools

A Coalition for Asian American Children and Families report found positive interest in school integration within the AAPI community.

• By Angelique Molina-Mangaroo
• January 3, 2023

Housing Works opens New York’s first recreational marijuana dispensary

Proceeds go towards helping the nonprofit fulfill its mission. Here’s everything you need to know.

• By Ralph R. Ortega, NYN Media
• December 30, 2022

How NYC’s Code Blue emergency notice aims to protect homeless people

When temperatures drop, the city tries to eliminate barriers to sheltering people – but advocates worry about police involvement.

• By Sahalie Donaldson
• November 28, 2022

Electeds rally for universal childcare bills package

The legislation, which will make childcare more affordable and accessible, is expected to pass the City Council.

• By Angelique Molina-Mangaroo, NYN Media
• October 12, 2022

Real Talk: How is the Adams Administration doing on procurement reform?

New York City’s payment delays threaten nonprofits.

• By John MacIntosh, NYN Media
• October 11, 2022

New York lawmakers prioritize education of state’s concealed carry law as enforcement details remain unclear

The state debuted a public information campaign on Wednesday, the day before the new law takes effect.

• By Sara Dorn, NYN Media
• September 1, 2022

Expanding student outreach after COVID-19

Job Corps, which offers free educational and vocational programs to economically disadvantaged youth, looks to reach more Latino students after the onset of the coronavirus pandemic.

• By Phenix Kim, NYN Media
• August 28, 2022

Closing the tech gap in NYC starts with expanding K-12 computing education

With a boom in tech jobs during the coronavirus pandemic, preparing New Yorkers from underrepresented communities for these positions should be a top priority for the city.

• By Eli Dvorkin and Amber Oliver, NYN Media
• August 28, 2022

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.

• By Celeste Frye, NYN Media
• August 25, 2022

NYC public-private partnership to deliver $8 million aimed at alleviating homelessness

The Homeless Assistance Fund will be used by nonprofit Breaking Ground to connect homeless New Yorkers with housing and treatment programs.

• By Sahalie Donaldson, NYN Media
• July 27, 2022

How New York lawmakers and nonprofits are taking action after Roe v. Wade

Various groups are increasing efforts to make abortion accessible to New Yorkers and out-of-staters.

• By Phenix Kim, NYN Media
• July 25, 2022

Asian American advocacy group demands $30 million in mental health services after attacks in NYC

• By Angelique Molina-Mangaroo
• February 15, 2022

Is this nonprofit responsible for Eric Adams’ primary win?

• By Jeff Coltin
• January 10, 2022

A nonprofit thought leader’s resolutions for a new year: To follow and to fail

• By Lisa Pilar Cowan
• January 7, 2022

New data proves bail reform both worked and failed, depending on who you ask

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• January 5, 2022

Opinion: How the current worker shortage is really a wage shortage

• By Saru Jayaraman and Tom Perriello
• January 4, 2022

Citymeals on Wheels delivers record 20,000 meals to elderly on 40th anniversary

• By Angelique Molina-Mangaroo
• January 2, 2022

Exiting ACS commissioner ends tenure as advocate for public service

• By Angelique Molina-Mangaroo
• December 29, 2021

JM Kaplan Fund receives double amount of applicants for Innovation Prize this year

The J.M.K. Innovation Prize received a record of 2,826 applications from all 50 states. The prize seeks to elevate innovators transforming social justice.

• By Angelique Molina-Mangaroo
• December 28, 2021

Opinion: Thinking big about a Latino recovery plan

• By Emerita Torres
• November 28, 2021