Nonprofits

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Symposium discusses solutions to homelessness and mental illness in New York

Experts gathered at the event sponsored by HELP USA and hosted by City & State to discuss policies and practices to improve housing and mental health services for the unhoused.

Nonprofits

Policy

Symposium discusses solutions to homelessness and mental illness in New York

Experts gathered at the event sponsored by HELP USA and hosted by City & State to discuss policies and practices to improve housing and mental health services for the unhoused.

Eric Adams

Policy

5 takeaways from Eric Adams’ State of the City

The New York City mayor laid out his “Working People’s Agenda” for 2023 at a theater in Queens on Thursday.

Policy

Policy

NY advocates want to do away with mandatory minimums

While bail reform, parole reform and the sealing of criminal records have been the main focus for years, advocates are hopeful the growing enthusiasm of sentencing reform will be fruitful this session.

Heard Around Town

Policy

NYC education department says admissions diversity pilot is working

A program to set aside spots at high-performing schools for underrepresented students should be expanded, city education leader says.

Heard Around Town

Policy

Internet access for some of New York's neediest residents to be announced in Eric Adams' state of the city

Among the efforts planned for this year is a broadband pilot program for Section 8 households in the Bronx and Northern Manhattan, New York City's mayor told City & State.

New York State

Politics

Al Taylor has come around on New York’s Equality Amendment

The Assembly member and New York City Council candidate said his personal views should not “overrule the right for someone else to make their own decisions.”

Nonprofits

NYN Media

DYCD hosts second event in support of faith-based nonprofits

The agency offered information on how organizations can seek city funding.

Policy

Policy

The quest to end legal protections for public employees in NY – and not just police

Repealing qualified immunity, an issue that most often comes up with employees of public schools, is a priority for some state Democratic lawmakers.

Heard Around Town

Politics

PBA President Pat Lynch is getting a challenge from Corey Grable

The longtime NYPD union president is being criticized for not reaching a contract deal and for endorsing Donald Trump.

Nonprofits

NYN Media

Mother Cabrini Health foundation awards $165 million in grants

The funding will address the health-related needs of low-income New Yorkers.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

How crypto can right the failures of the traditional financial system

Rep. Ritchie Torres, who represents the South Bronx – one of the poorest areas in the country – sees the digital asset as a plus for his community.

Housing

Policy

NYC’s basement apartment pilot draws only 5 participants

A program to bring some illegal basement apartments up to code has demonstrated the financial and regulatory hurdles to conversions – a setback for the mayor and governor’s housing agendas.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

A look at how cryptocurrency benefits New York

John Olsen, New York state’s lead for the Blockchain Association, said it’s time to talk to policymakers about the “breadth and diversity of the industry, as opposed to just talking about bitcoin or bitcoin mining.”

Political Personalities with Skye

Stream

Get Money for Doing Good: CitizensNYC CEO Dr. Rahsaan Harris

Did you know CitizensNYC gives out $1 Million in direct cash grants to New Yorkers to improve the quality of life in their neighborhoods? Watch to learn more.

Policy

Policy

‘That era is over.’ Hochul touts support for law enforcement

Riding the high of recent positive polling, the governor wants more money for police and more discretion for judges deciding whether to set bail.

Editor's Note

Opinion

Editor’s Note: Transparency is needed more than ever as the crisis at Rikers Island continues.

The New York City Department of Correction’s decision to limit access to body cam videos was a mistake.

Nonprofits

NYN Media

Nonprofits to provide child care support to undocumented children

The Chinese-American Planning Council, among other organizations, is partnering with Promise NYC to operate the city-initiated services.