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Preventing reimprisonment of formerly incarcerated individuals starts with higher-paying jobs
The city should work with unions and re-entry providers to create work opportunities that facilitate and track long-term success.
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As New York City seeks contractors to aid asylum seekers, advocates decry continued mismanagement at shelters
The intake center is short of Spanish-speaking staff and some families are being shuffled between shelters and hotels, Legal Aid said Monday.
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CPC launches philanthropic campaign, awards $500,000 to nonprofits
Ten organizations received funding to promote environmental justice, racial wealth equity, as well as provide COVID-19 relief resources.
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Procurement progress: NYC pays out $4.2 billion
Officials announced a new initiative had begun addressing the backlog of payments owed to contractors, primarily nonprofit service providers.
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SOMOS Community Care moves forward after helping NYC’s most vulnerable residents during COVID-19
The nonprofit bills itself as the largest, physician-led network in the five boroughs.
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Three onboarding best practices for post-COVID-19 hires
If your nonprofit’s onboarding process hasn’t undergone a refresh recently, consider these critical changes that will resonate with new employees.
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NYC public-private partnership to deliver $8 million aimed at alleviating homelessness
The Homeless Assistance Fund will be used by nonprofit Breaking Ground to connect homeless New Yorkers with housing and treatment programs.
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Revamping how we teach reading must be fundamental to NYC DOE reforms
Mayor Eric Adams and Schools Chancellor David Banks took promising first steps by proposing a shift to an evidence-based reading curriculum and comprehensive dyslexia screenings.
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How New York lawmakers and nonprofits are taking action after Roe v. Wade
Various groups are increasing efforts to make abortion accessible to New Yorkers and out-of-staters.
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Solving NYC’s affordable housing crisis, even during a pandemic
How Project Renewal pressed on to serve its clients during COVID-19.
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NY GOP lawmakers reject birth control rights bill
Only one GOP Congress member from New York, Rep. John Katko, voted to protect contraception.
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Critics say New York’s new gun control law will fuel mass incarceration
When the old law was ruled unconstitutional, public defenders had hoped that the Legislature could craft a better law.
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The equitable dilemma of NYC’s potholes
How are potholes linked to equity? New York City is a prime example of how they are.
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Nonprofits receive $50,000 awards to promote digital equity
The Siegel Family Endowment awarded grants to five organizations after New York City’s Internet Master Plan was paused in June.
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Foster kids need more educational help now
New York City has fully funded its Fair Futures program, but must still include tutoring in addition to coaching
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Could NYCHA really fall into private hands?
Officials supporting a new public housing trust to fund billions in repairs say no, but the law says yes.
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Survey of Westchester nonprofits focuses on compensation
The new poll by Nonprofit Westchester asks about salaries and benefits
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Understanding the nuances of mental health are key for COVID-19 recovery
The 2022-23 State Budget showed a clear indication that New York policymakers have been paying attention to concerns levied by health care providers during the pandemic, but more must be done.
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Thousands of detained New Yorkers are eligible to vote. Few likely will.
A lack of reporting and adequate voter assistance materials that plagues jail facilities throughout the state leaves doubts that many incarcerated individuals will cast ballots in the upcoming primary elections
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