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Report: 50% of working-age households do not meet the minimum cost of living

The alarming statistic is up from 36% in 2021, according to the study.

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Helping Black and Brown youth harness their power

Minority Millennials founder Dan Lloyd spoke to New York Nonprofit Media about empowering young people of color to become civically engaged and the upcoming We Are The Future Summit.

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Legal service nonprofits step up to help tenants facing eviction

Lawyers from The Legal Aid Society and Legal Services NYC are helping New Yorkers with rental assistance applications amidst payment delays and voucher termination.

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Hispanic Federation Gala raises over $3 million

The money raised will go towards supporting programming across 42 states and Puerto Rico

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Adrienne Adams calls for pay parity and other support for nonprofits

The New York City Council speaker kicked off a gathering of nonprofit professionals and government leaders to discuss bold new ideas for the sector.

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Donald Glover makes surprise visit to Good Shepherd Services graduation

The actor, comedian and rapper surprised all at the nonprofit’s Mentored Internship Program ceremony

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Officials reach a tentative compromise on bail

After weeks of negotiations, legislative leaders and the governor have all but signed off on a deal that would remove the ‘least restrictive means’ standard for violent felonies

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Opinion: We can’t give up on closing Rikers

The city can still close the jail by 2027 if it invests in alternatives to incarceration and supportive housing.

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Fighting for acceptance of New York City rental vouchers

How one nonprofit and others advocating for tenants are facing discrimination, bureaucratic delays and government incompetence head on.

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Opinion: AAPI groups are in need of support to combat hate

Here’s why the state needs to allocate $66.5 million in funding for Asian-led and Asian-serving organizations statewide through the AAPI Equity Budget Coalition.

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Nonprofits throw support behind Hochul’s latest pick for chief judge

The governor’s second nominee has received a much warmer reception after her failed bid for Hector LaSalle.

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Report: Volunteerism declines at nonprofits as demand for services rises post-COVID-19

Organizations at the same time have struggled with staffing and financial issues, according to the survey.

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Opinion: More people will die at Rikers if Hochul rolls back bail reform

We are family members of people who died at Rikers. If Rikers had killed white people, the governor would close it, not condemn more people there.

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Opinion: More people will die at Rikers if Hochul rolls back bail reform

We are family members of people who died at Rikers. If Rikers had killed white people, the governor would close it, not condemn more people there.

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Adams proposes 4% cuts to city agencies – again

The council and progressives immediately pushed back against the mayor’s latest cost-savings initiative.

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Nonprofit to incorporate green strategies in affordable housing efforts

Local Initiatives Support Corporation is setting out to combat climate change

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Construction career day draws hundreds of Hudson Valley students

Students from the Lower Hudson Valley participated in skill-building activities and met with labor professionals to learn about career opportunities in construction.