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Coalition relaunches petition effort to protect community gardens
A “Critical Environment Areas” designation is being sought to protect the gardens from development
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Nonprofit seeks to grow summer academic and social-emotional learning programs for youth
Horizons New York City expects to serve more children this year following COVID-19
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Enhancing the state Division of Veterans' Services is long overdue
As an independent department, the division will no longer be under-resourced and will better reach New York’s veterans.
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Q&A: Bertha Lewis advises candidates to hire more organizers and fewer pricey consultants
A new report from The Black Institute and the Black Leadership Action Coalition looks at all aspects of the 2021 elections, including ranked-choice voting.
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Summit focuses on veterans services
Food insecurity was among the top priorities at the event hosted by the Bob Woodruff Foundation and New York City Department of Veterans’ Services
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NY Community Trust awards $14.6 million to nonprofits
More than 80 organizations received grants for social work, health, animal welfare and other efforts
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OPINION: New NYC Budget is a win for human services. But we can do better
The 4% cost-of-living adjustment that’s coming (after none for three years) still falls short, especially with inflation
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Commentary: Reflections on parenting to widen one’s perspective on nonprofit board work
As children grow older, I and other parents in my Brooklyn neighborhood shifted to purpose-driven parenting, opening ourselves up to caring about the full community, city, country, and planet.
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Nonprofit OpCon returns, focusing on processes and streamlining operations post-COVID-19
The annual New York Nonprofit Media event gathered industry experts to discuss strategies for organizations as they emerge from the challenges of the pandemic.
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Bronx students remember slain freshman in march against gun violence
The University Prep High School procession came two months after the fatal shooting of 16-year-old Angellyh Yambo
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LGBTQ+ youth organization works to change landscape of mental health
Big Brothers Big Sisters NYC is leading a citywide coalition to advocate for policy changes
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Immigrant cultural center planned for People’s Theatre Project
The nonprofit is building the first-of-its-kind research and performing arts venue with a $15 million from New York City
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Shootings spike in New York City each summer. What are officials doing to stop it?
More police, summer jobs and a new task force are part of Mayor Eric Adams’ plan.
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Opinion: Mismanagement at nonprofits? Think again
The most significant issues facing the non-profit sector are not widespread fraud but low wages, constricted budgets, and government contracts that only cover a fraction of the total cost of critical life-saving services and are rarely paid on time or in full.
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Opinion: Lawmakers must prioritize New York’s health
Proposed legislation would raise healthcare costs amidst inflation
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Commentary: Nonprofits should spread the word on little-known $10B federal student loan forgiveness for their employees
The program can help those eligible public service workers, but only until October.
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Opinion: Clean Slate benefits children and families
Here’s why Albany should pass this legislation
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Op-ed: Amid affordable housing and homelessness crises, NYC invests in luxury developments that stay vacant
It’s time to curb these development projects by doing away with tax incentives like 421-a and section 581 of the New York State Real Property Tax Law.
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Opinion: Transgender wellness equity fund needed to create meaningful economic opportunities
If approved, pending legislation would create funding to address inequities that have led to unemployment and poverty for the state’s transgender community.
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