New York State
Politics
Is Westchester turning a corner on coronavirus?
Fewer coronavirus tests are coming back positive in the county, but it’s still too early to tell if that will continue.
Budget
Policy
Cuomo pulls back on proposed donor disclosures for nonprofits
The state budget expands the Department of State’s oversight of nonprofits.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
What’s in the federal coronavirus law for nonprofits?
Loans and a new charitable giving incentive are part of the stimulus package.
Nonprofits
Policy
Nonprofits ask for clearer guidance from state government
Organizations point to New York City’s commitment to continued funding as a model for the state.
Health Care (Archived)
Policy
Mental health needs expected to rise due to COVID-19
Gov. Andrew Cuomo called on therapists to volunteer remote mental health support.
New York City
Politics
5 ways New Yorkers can help each other through the pandemic
Donate money, face masks – or even volunteer from home.
Health Care (Archived)
Policy
Home care attendants helping elderly, disabled lacking equipment
Providers helping people that are at high risk amid the COVID-19 outbreak report shortage of face masks, sanitizer.
New York City
Personality
NYC census outreach is paying off
A Q&A with New York City census director Julie Menin on putting more resources into phone banks and digital ads to reach New Yorkers.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
How should nonprofits adjust their services in light of COVID-19?
NYN Media talks to Andrea Wilson, partner at the accounting firm BDO and national co-leader of its nonprofit and education practice.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Who’s funding New York nonprofits stretched by the coronavirus?
Many groups have created response funds to help New Yorkers through the coronavirus crisis.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
New York City to cover extra costs for human services nonprofits
The city will reimburse human services contractors for extra costs due to the coronavirus.
Homelessness
Policy
Homeless New Yorkers at greater risk from COVID-19
A struggle to pay for resources and staff hampers New York City’s ability to help the homeless.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Who will feed the hungry during the coronavirus outbreak?
Coronavirus will exacerbate hunger in NYC, who will be able to help?
New York City
Policy
Who will feed the hungry during the coronavirus outbreak?
Charities are feeling the strain as New York City tries to feed its students and elderly.
New York State
Politics
What will happen if New York loses a congressional seat?
A new redistricting process brings uncertainty as to how congressional seats will be drawn.
Nonprofits
NYN Media