Nonprofit leader builds career on passion for literacy and volunteerism

• By Angelique Molina-Mangaroo and Jaylen Coaxum
• February 20, 2022

Adams’ first budget and Hochul’s first convention

Rounding up the week’s political news.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• February 19, 2022

35 New York Nonprofits Receive $6.6 million from The New York Community Trust

The New York Community Trust gifted 35 nonprofits a total of $6.6 million to alleviate the effects of the city’s worst job crisis in decades, as well as supporting key industries in need.

• By Jaylen Coaxum
• February 18, 2022

After ‘astonishing’ rollout, mobile betting in NY faces a budget season challenge

Gambling companies have indicated they will continue fighting for a lower tax rate.

• By Sara Dorn
• February 18, 2022

Adams and Hochul have a new plan to reduce homelessness on NYC subways

Elected officials want to bring in more cops, social service outreach and legal pressure.

• By Zach Williams
• February 18, 2022

Since he was a kid, New York City Council Member James Gennaro knew he wanted to make environmental policy

He studied geology in college.

• By Skye Ostreicher
• February 18, 2022

Legislation provides incentives to address nursing shortage in NYS

The “Respect Nurses” Act offers loan forgiveness, among other benefits, to encourage New Yorkers to pursue nursing careers.

• By Ralph R. Ortega
• February 18, 2022

This week’s biggest Winners & Losers

Who’s up and who’s down this week?

• By City & State
• February 18, 2022

New York City housing advocates ‘extremely disappointed’ by Eric Adams’ budget

Multiple advocacy groups said Adams’ preliminary budget released Wednesday did not meet his housing campaign promises.

• By Sara Dorn
• February 18, 2022

Building Your Crew: The power of “Masterminds”

Nonprofit leaders benefit from having a trusted network of support, especially after the isolation created by COVID-19.

• By Brooke Richie-Babbage
• February 17, 2022

Over audible protests, Hochul calls for Democratic Party unity

The New York governor sought a common enemy at the state party convention.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• February 17, 2022

Jason Myles Clark steps in to lead Tech:NYC

The new executive director talked about workforce development and championing the city’s tech sector.

• By Annie McDonough
• February 17, 2022

What Hillary Clinton has to say about New York Democrats

A keynote speech at the state Democratic convention shows how the former secretary of state remains politically relevant – and potentially a liability – more than five years after her presidential campaign.

• By Zach Williams
• February 17, 2022

At the state Democratic convention, Hochul’s coalition is loud and proud

Party insiders lined up to praise the governor and endorse her for reelection, while those outside her orbit were few and struggled to be heard.

• By Zach Williams
• February 17, 2022

Take a tour of Senator Kevin Parker's Brooklyn office

It's located inside a former nightclub.

• By Skye Ostreicher
• February 17, 2022

Progressives want to invest in child care like it’s Tesla

Gov. Kathy Hochul is proposing to spend billions on economic development programs that critics want to allocate to social programs.

• By Zach Williams
• February 17, 2022

How to create a model for sustainable arts and nonprofit leadership

Former Brooklyn Academy of Music President Karen Brooks Hopkins discussed her new book about the institution and its legacy.

• By Ralph R. Ortega and Patricia Battle
• February 17, 2022

Police Athletic League names Carlos Velazquez as executive director

• By Angelique Molina-Mangaroo
• February 16, 2022

New York Junior Tennis & Learning Receives $1 Million from Pershing Square Foundation

• By Jaylen Coaxum
• February 16, 2022

Staten Island Amazon workers to cast union vote in March

The company has resumed its controversial ‘captive audience’ meetings and what workers described as ‘anti-union behavior.’

• By Sara Dorn
• February 16, 2022