Opinion

Opinion: Why New York’s nurses walked out, what we won and why it matters

NYSNA’s winter strike was an example of workers across industries refusing to accept degraded or dangerous working conditions.

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Despite Trump cuts to HIV programs, private funders stay determined to find cure

A Q&A with Kyle Clifford, the first H.I.V. positive CEO of AIDS research organization amfAR.

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Opinion: Domestic violence isn’t a one-size-fits-all problem

The solution is clear: New York must designate funding for culturally specific organizations for domestic violence survivors.

Commentary

Commentary: Building ‘a network of networks’ in a trying time

A coalition to strengthen and support youth service providers is kicking off after a successful pilot.

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Vera Institute names Insha Rahman president

Rahman helped win bail reform in New York and now hopes to help the Mamdani administration create a Department of Community Safety.

Education

Opinion: On the road to student loan forgiveness, New Yorkers need assistance

New York City should step up in response to the Trump administration.

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Opinion: New York needs to require recess

At least 30 minutes of play per day for elementary school students would boost kids’ health and help Hochul hit her budget goals.

Nonprofits

A charter school leader says Trump administration policies are putting pressure on Black students

In an NYN Q&A, Dr. Curtis Palmore of United Charter High Schools reflects on DEI as Black History Month celebrates 100 years.

Nonprofits

How a clothing partnership supports threatened refugees

New Neighbors Partnership’s long-term community-based model continues to build trust among vulnerable newcomers.

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ABNY to award $250,000 in World Cup community grants

The Association for a Better New York’s “World Cup for All” initiative will benefit fan engagement and youth programs

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Opinion: The real crisis in youth justice is underfunding

“Raise the Age is a proven, effective approach, and it must not be undermined,” a former children’s services commissioner writes.

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Opinion: The hidden twin crises facing older New Yorkers

A local solution that pairs meal delivery with human connection is taking shape.

Interviews & Profiles

Procurement reform is Lincoln Restler’s problem now.

A Q&A with the new City Council contracts committee chair on “one of the most intractable and problematic components of city government.”

Opinion

Opinion: Too many New Yorkers still can’t get the mental health care they need

State Sens. Samra Brouk and Nathalia Fernandez have introduced two bills to fix this issue.

Opinion

Opinion: Funders should support nonprofit transformation

Amid widespread nonprofit distress, leaders need support for radical change.

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Opinion: Mamdani must act big (and small) on housing

Six ways the new administration can change the trajectory of affordability in New York City.