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Opinion: How a court’s mission aligned with its response to Superstorm Sandy
The Red Hook Community Justice Center took the same holistic approach to overcoming challenges in the criminal justice system when Superstorm Sandy hit ten years ago.
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Nonprofits advocate for voting rights through midterms
Legal protections for voters expanded this summer when the landmark John Lewis Voting Rights Act was passed, yet threats continue to creep up in the court system.
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Nonprofit receives $100K for emergency migrant relief fund
The Havens Relief Fund Society was among 66 organizations awarded grant funding from the New York Community Trust.
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The Doe Fund raises over $1.4 million at annual gala
Nearly 500 guests were in attendance at the event, "A Bridge to Opportunity."
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Creating equity in Brooklyn through a community-centered approach
Jocelynne Rainey hopes to lead the Brooklyn Community Foundation with more trust in nonprofit leadership
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Commentary: I have spent years fighting a wrongful conviction – a struggle known by many
The exoneration process takes far too long and needs streamlining.
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Grace Bonilla on United Way of NYC’s emergency fund for asylum-seekers
The CEO in a Q&A discusses the organization’s work with the recent influx of migrants who’ve arrived in the five boroughs.
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Mitchell Draizin connects CUNY’s LGBTQI+ students to career and peer-based mentorship
A Q&A with the president of the university’s LGBTQI+ advisory council on advocacy and inclusivity within its 25 campuses.
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Diana Noriega is working to create anti-racist nonprofits
A Q&A on how racial equity is slowly cultivating a more diverse workforce.
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Hunter students question fate of affordable campus housing with dorm slated for demolition
Student government representatives are seeking answers about the Brookdale Campus Residence, known as the Brookdale dorms.
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Leading CUNY’s Freedom Prep for justice-impacted students
Mediator Stephanie Gilman, the college transition program’s founder, discusses its impact and legacy.
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2022 Government Procurement Conference examines recovery from COVID-19
The City & State event at the Museum of Jewish Heritage gathered public procurement stakeholders, legislators and nonprofit leaders.
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Southampton cannabis dispensary takes shape to support Shinnecock Nation
Chenae Bullock, managing director of Little Beach Harvest, discusses how the Long Island marijuana operation will deliver on social and economic equity.
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Electeds rally for universal childcare bills package
The legislation, which will make childcare more affordable and accessible, is expected to pass the City Council.
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Why have New York's ADA lawsuits increased to No. 1 in the country?
The state has surpassed California in ADA lawsuits with 1,819 filings within the first half of 2022.
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Real Talk: How is the Adams Administration doing on procurement reform?
New York City’s payment delays threaten nonprofits.
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Regional Planning Association CEO on 100 years of shaping NY’s urban planning
Tom Wright details the RPA’s work over the years as it unveils a new exhibit of its regional plans at Grand Central Terminal.
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The evolution of the Fund for Public Health NYC with Sara Gardner
The ED’s 15 years of leadership at FPHNYC makes her no stranger to crisis management.
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