Nonprofits

NYN Media

United Way of New York City raises $1 million at first in-person event after COVID-19

The 16th Annual Women United Power of Women to Make a Difference Awards Luncheon benefitted ReadNYC and honored influential women.

New York State

Politics

State Supreme Court judge rules NY’s district maps unconstitutional

Justice Patrick McAllister said political bias was clear in the maps “beyond a reasonable doubt.”

Policy

Policy

Kendra’s Law hangs in the balance with little recent discussion among Albany Democrats

State lawmakers might approve a state budget early next week that would make it easier to force people to get mental health treatment.

Budget

Policy

The consequences of a late New York state budget

New York lawmakers are unlikely to pass the Fiscal Year 2023 spending plan before their Thursday midnight deadline.

Nonprofits

NYN Media

Opinion: Replace Rose M. Singer Center with community-based alternatives to incarceration and a Women’s Center for Justice

With more decarceration efforts that addresses the needs of women and gender-nonconforming individuals, New York can set the stage for closing Rikers Island.

New York City

Politics

NYPD reveals training details and demographics of neighborhood safety teams

The NYPD argues that its new neighborhood safety teams are “not the anti-crime units of old,” but some council members remain unconvinced.

Criminal Justice

Policy

Why corporate America is betting on getting Clean Slate into the state budget

Progressive activists and business leaders say the economy would benefit from making it easier to seal criminal records for formerly incarcerated people.

Education

Policy

City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams wants New Yorkers to finish their college degrees

She said ‘keep your eyes on the council,’ promising to hold Eric Adams’ administration accountable.

Personality

Personality

The New York political ‘Star Trek’ cameos we want to see

There’s no reason Stacey Abrams has to be the only political figure in the spotlight.

Budget

Policy

With time running out, progressives turn to activist tactics on the NY state budget

Sleeping in the Capitol for immigrant health care, going on a hunger strike to protect bail reform, blocking escalators calling for affordable housing: Progressives are trying it all.

New York City

Politics

Assembly votes to let Brad Lander stay in office

The New York City comptroller incorrectly filed a surety bond after being sworn into office, making him technically ineligible to serve without state legislative action.

Nonprofits

NYN Media

Nonprofit BoardCon returns in person

Two hundred nonprofit executives and board members joined together for the New York Nonprofit Media hosted event to discuss leadership strategies, especially during the coronavirus pandemic.

Policy

Policy

Key state lawmaker questions bonding proposal for Belmont racetrack

The New York Racing Association is seeking $450 million in state-backed bonds despite past criticism of its finances.