New York City

News

How is the city handling the mental health of newly arrived migrants?

Through a constant process of referrals, partnerships, and strong interagency relationships, the city is hoping to address the mental health of the migrant population.

New York City

Personality

Overcoming ageism in the world of art

An interview with Marlena Vaccaro, curator and director of the Carter Burden Gallery.

Personality

Personality

Creating opportunities for youth, on and off the court

An interview with Udai Tambar, president and CEO of New York Junior Tennis & Learning.

Nonprofits

News

Bill de Blasio joins unveiling of The New York Foundling’s new mural

The former New York City mayor’s son Dante was the project manager on the artwork which made its debut at the Vital Brookdale supportive housing complex in Brownsville, Brooklyn.

Immigration

News

New York Community Trust and Robin Hood Foundation to invest $4 million in nonprofit migrant services

Both organizations have partnered to create the “Funds for the Newest New Yorkers.”

Interviews & Profiles

News

Offering early childhood education for more than a century

Brooklyn Kindergarten Society’s STEAM Curriculum instills social emotional learning skills to the borough’s youngest residents

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

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

New York City

News

Guiding the next generation through running and mentorship

NYPD First Deputy Commissioner Tania Kinsella is mentoring young women through their first Harlem 5K race.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

Creating a strong culture of running in New York

An interview with Rob Simmelkjaer, CEO of New York Road Runners

Housing

News

Report: Living conditions in private, low-income housing are 'horrendous'

Community Service Society’s analysis also found that when NYCHA conditions are bad, they are “very bad.”

Opinion

Opinion

Commentary: When a nonprofit should – or shouldn’t grow

What can be learned from the failed expansion of Benefits Data Trust and how New York organizations are looking to make an impact without taking on the same risks.

Nonprofits

News

Hosting 'Mamita' events that provide a safe space for pregnant and migrant mothers

A look at the monthly service provided by Doulas En Espanol for the Hispanic community.

Homelessness

News

How homelessness can be viewed as a symptom of mental illness

Robust outreach initiatives may be the best solution to help chronically undomiciled individuals, according to the Center for Urban Community Services.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: To welcome immigrants, NYC’s government and philanthropists should invest in settlement houses

New York City now boasts more than 40 settlement houses, collectively serving over 800,000 New Yorkers each year.

Nonprofits

Opinion

Opinion: NYC must reinstate vital funding for HIV care to end the epidemic

The Undetectables program must be saved in order to keep hard-to-reach patients engaged in their health care.

Personality

Personality

Making history as the ‘right person at the right time’

A Q&A with Charles Gibbs, the incoming president of the Metropolitan College of New York.