Public News
Education
As food insecurity wages across the city, lawmakers look to expand free school meals
A push for statewide universal meal programs has support from advocates.
Public News
Tackling child welfare by bringing lived experts to the funding table
Youth and Families Forward’s child welfare participatory grantmaking program sheds light on system inefficiencies and racial bias
Interviews & Profiles
Fighting for bilingual doula services for new migrants
An interview with Maya Hernandez, a founding member of Doulas en Español.
New York City
MWBE officer role on ballot to be added to the New York City charter
The position, now an appointed one served by Michael Garner, would be a permanent addition to City Hall, if approved by voters.
Nonprofits
Donald Glover makes surprise visit to Good Shepherd Services graduation
The actor, comedian and rapper surprised all at the nonprofit’s Mentored Internship Program ceremony
Nonprofits
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.
Public News
De Blasio declares state of emergency over coronavirus
Events with more than 500 people are now banned statewide.
