New York City
Politics
Vulnerable New Yorkers hit hardest by COVID-19 – and heat waves
New York City needs to make plans now to protect older and chronically ill residents during the heat of summer.
Education
Policy
What will NYC kids do this summer?
Without pools and summer camps, there’s no clear plan for the city’s youth after school ends.
Immigration
Policy
Undocumented immigrants in New York get little financial help
Facing massive budget shortfalls, the state hasn’t stepped in to give cash to people left out of federal relief.
Small Business
Policy
Is the federal government shortchanging small businesses?
Amid backlash against large companies getting federal loans, Velázquez calls for transparency.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
For some nonprofits, lenders make the difference in PPP process
Many nonprofits are struggling to access the federal governments newly available loan program.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
New York state to give $25M to food banks
Demand at food banks has surged statewide with downstate seeing the greatest hit.
Labor
Policy
Mitch McConnell’s wants to destroy public employee pensions, but he can’t
New York’s public pensions are well-funded, for now at least.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
Nonprofits on front lines call for protections for their workers, too
Nonprofit leaders say human services workers should also get bonus pay for front line workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Nonprofits join governor’s call for hazard pay for essential workers
Nonprofits and elected officials call on the federal government to provide bonus pay for essential workers.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
