Nonprofits
NYN Media
JM Kaplan Fund receives double amount of applicants for Innovation Prize this year
The J.M.K. Innovation Prize received a record of 2,826 applications from all 50 states. The prize seeks to elevate innovators transforming social justice.
Health Care
Policy
Hochul to unveil new COVID-19 plans on New Year’s Eve
Public health restrictions might tighten in the upcoming weeks if hospitalizations continue to rise.
Health Care
Policy
Will New York allow terminally ill people to end their lives?
A bill to legalize so-called medical aid in dying has been introduced in the state Legislature for years. It’s fate in 2022 is still uncertain.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Leader to Leader: Bill Baccaglini
The president and CEO of The New York Foundling discusses stepping down from the child welfare organization.
Health Care
Policy
FAQ: All of your omicron questions answered
State and local officials have rolled out a fresh slate of measures to combat the spread of the highly transmissible new coronavirus variant in recent days.
Personality
Personality
The Ultimate City & State Gift Guide
What to get for the Eric Adams, the Gale Brewer, the Kathy Hochul in your life.
Politics
Politics
After Malatras’ ouster, who will be the next chancellor of SUNY?
A new leader will need to respond to calls for transformative change at the public university system – including making it free.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Advocates call for release of detainees in DOC custody as COVID numbers climb
New York City’s Department of Correction commissioner and public defenders called for the immediate release of Rikers Island and other DOC facility detainees in a joint letter.
New York City
Politics
Schumer calls on FEMA to open 100 new testing sites in NYC
The Senate Majority Leader made the plea as the city logged 11,000 new cases on Wednesday.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Solitary confinement is Eric Adams’ first fight with the City Council
But it isn’t even clear what the mayor-elect is fighting for.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Opinion: What nonprofits can learn from bell hooks
The late author’s insights and philosophies provide inspiration and lessons for those working in the sector.
Health Care
Policy
COVID-19 test providers are taking days to produce results
A coalition of lawmakers in Queens is calling for more testing sites as omicron is expected to take weeks to run its course.
New York City
Politics
Could Eric Adams’ new tech chief bring NYC out of the dark ages?
Matthew Fraser will serve as chief technology officer, a new position that seems set to carry expanded authority.
New York State
Politics
A lot went wrong with Letitia James 2022
Political insiders say the incumbent attorney general had multiple reasons to run for reelection instead of waging an increasingly difficult campaign for governor.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Low-income New Yorkers want higher wages and affordable housing, according to new survey
A survey conducted by the Community Service Society documents the needs of low-income New Yorkers amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Health Care
Policy
New York hits another day of record COVID cases
The state broke its single-day case-count record for the fourth consecutive day amid omicron’s rip.
Politics
Politics
Schumer pledges vote on Build Back Better
The Senate majority leader’s vow comes a day after Sen. Joe Manchin said he plans to cast his pivotal vote against Biden’s social spending and climate plan.
Politics
Politics
Will 15-minute delivery do to bodegas what ride-hailing apps did to the taxi industry?
Manhattan Borough President and Council Member-elect Gale Brewer said oversight of the rapidly growing ultrafast delivery industry is needed to prevent that scenario.
Policy
Policy