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New York Blood Center welcomes newly eligible LGBTQ+ donors
The move comes after the Food and Drug Administration issued its final guidance on a screening process that is not based on sexual or gender identity.
Campaigns & Elections
Policy
New York Republicans file lawsuit challenging newly signed mail voting law
Led by Rep. Elise Stefanik, conservatives say the new law violates the state Constitution.
Heard Around Town
Policy
Free buses start on Sunday
A pilot program to test the feasibility of fareless buses is set to start Sept. 24.
New York City
Politics
Republicans parrot Eric Adams at Homeland Security Committee hearing on migrants
The GOP used Adams’ comments that the issue would “destroy the city,” to argue the border should be closed. Adams hasn’t called for closing the border.
Policy
Policy
DOC stopped providing tampons to detainees – despite 2016 law mandating it
The Department of Correction has a problem with menstruation, amid fears that tampons will be used to smoke drugs and menstrual cups will be used for “splashings.”
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
New policy group spends big on D’Esposito attack ads
Formed in February, Empire State Voices has targeted several New York Republicans in swing districts – and it’s not clear who’s funding them.
Policy
Policy
Report: Community preschool teachers paid half as much as public school teachers
Over the course of a 25-year career, educators working in privately-run preschool programs could make $690,000 less than public school teachers.
Nonprofits
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Nonprofit delivers books – and access to information – to those in prison
How a couple of public defenders and their seven-year-old organization joined other groups in sending thousands of titles to incarcerated individuals.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Progressives denounce Eric Adams’ budget cuts
Lawmakers said the cuts threaten services and city agencies.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Prince William gets canceled on by Eric Adams
The Prince of Wales was to meet with the mayor during his latest visit to New York City, but instead settled for greeting FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh at a Lower Manhattan firehouse.
Personality
Personality
The infamous Independent Democratic Conference: Where are they now?
A group of eight state Senate Democrats caucused with Republicans for years. None are still in office.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Assembly Member Eddie Gibbs sues Manhattan Dems after losing district leader race
Gibbs lost an internal election by one vote during a sparsely-attended divisional meeting of the Manhattan Democratic Party. Now he’s trying to get the vote thrown out.
Labor
Policy
Staffing shortages are still disrupting New York City services
Ahead of a hiring freeze, the mayor’s management report showed how insufficient staffing hampered some agencies’ operations.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: Penn Station redevelopment plan deserves an RFP
A competitive selection process may be the best way to reimagine the nation’s busiest transit hub.
Education
Policy
Major felony crimes up in New York City schools
School safety has been a major focus after a string of high-profile incidents occurred outside school buildings last year.
Nonprofits
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‘My private life mirrors my professional life:’ Union Settlement CEO on her devotion to public service
Darlene Williams sits down for a discussion with New York Nonprofit Media.
Commentary
Opinion
Commentary: Chris Quinn for Mayor?
The former City Council speaker has spent nearly a decade running a homeless services nonprofit. She could be a strong contender in 2025 – if only she would challenge Adams.
News & Politics
Politics
Curious who will be governing New York in 5 years? Take a look at the staffers.
Across New York City and state legislative branches, intra-office succession planning is alive and well.
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