Nonprofits
NYN Media
Give Lively’s guiding principles for working with nonprofits
We believe Give Lively’s collaborative process results in better products and makes for happier, more successful nonprofit organizations because we iterate with our clients not at them.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Why I will march for disability rights in New York City
I just want everyone to advocate for people with disabilities and to stand by our side.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
The Women’s Equality Party is more of a casual get-together
If there were ever a moment suited to a political party serving women, it would be now. But New York's Women’s Equality Party was founded in July 2014 by Gov. Andrew Cuomo allies to rally – or, critics contend, to confuse – female voters in his Democratic primary race against Fordham Law School professor Zephyr Teachout.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
What happens in New York if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade?
If Roe v. Wade were fully overturned, a 1970 New York law legalizing abortion would still be on the books. However, critics argue that it is out of date, as it restricts the time frame in which women can terminate a pregnancy and only allows a late-term abortion if a woman’s life is at risk.
New York City
Power Lists
5 veterans making a difference in New York
Five veterans making a difference in New York
Labor
Policy
Gottfried's Janus workaround reopens labor debate
Assemblyman Richard Gottfried's plan would allow unions to collect reimbursement for the costs of collective bargaining from the state rather than from employees who opt out through agency fees. Conservatives argue that Gottfried’s bill would also be ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court’s conservative majority because they believe it to fall under compelled speech.
Politics
Do gubernatorial candidates’ teams reflect New York’s diversity?
Despite a list of candidates not necessarily representative of New York’s population, gubernatorial hopefuls are trying to ensure diversity in their campaign staff.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
My nonprofit career in New York taught me to walk in two different worlds
Health and behavioral healthcare nonprofits have to provide care and meet increasing demands from licensing, regulatory and other oversight systems.
New York City
Policy
Lippman Commission calls for expanding supervised release
Bail reform stalled in the state Legislature this year despite a push from the grassroots to the governor, but the Lippman criminal justice commission is releasing a report saying that New York City doesn’t have to wait until next year to keep more New Yorkers out of jail.
New York City
Politics
Will gentrification and younger voters oust more incumbents?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s victory could be the first of many upsets.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
We didn't think we'd still be here so long after Hurricane Sandy
Reaching the milestone of 10 years means NYC homeowners are still at risk.
Bill de Blasio
Politics
REBNY, business groups call on de Blasio to ditch commercial waste zones
Major business interests in New York City have written a letter urging New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s Department of Sanitation to withdraw its plans for a zoned commercial waste pickup system.
New York City
Politics
NYCHA’s miscalculation, Nixon’s attack and ire over immigration
NYCHA’s miscalculation, Cynthia Nixon’s attack and ire over immigration in this week's headlines.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
DYCD public contract hearings lack engagement
So why does the NYC agency hold these public hearings? Because they have to.
Housing
Politics