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MWBE officer role on ballot to be added to the New York City charter
The position, now an appointed one served by Michael Garner, would be a permanent addition to City Hall, if approved by voters.
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NY Sun Works celebrates 20 years of climate education and hydroponic farming
The science education nonprofit continues to grow after two decades of success.
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Former New York Jets safety Erik Coleman and Long Island nonprofit team up to promote mental health awareness
The retired NFL pro will share his personal experiences witnessing addiction.
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Addressing mental health solutions for Bronx youth
Partnership with Children joined with local officials to highlight the what’s being done to support the borough’s young people.
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Retired insurance exec challenging 'radical' AOC in Democratic primary
Marty Dolan said he believes the representative’s policies are losing support in New York’s 14th Congressional District.
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Minority and women-owned businesses get tiny increase of NYC spending
Comptroller Brad Lander’s annual procurement report found that 5.3% of city contracts and purchase orders registered in Fiscal Year 2023 went to MWBEs, up from 5.2% in the previous fiscal year
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GRACE Foundation and Staten Island high school beak Guinness World record for largest human infinity symbol
Attracting more than 1,500 participants, the nonprofit and St. Joseph by the Sea made history to raise awareness of autism.
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A life dedicated to affordable housing
Valerie White, senior executive director of LISC-NY, reflects on her long career and taking on her current role just weeks after the COVID-19 shutdown began.
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Hudson Valley nonprofits partner on job opportunities for people with disablities
BRIDGES and Yes, She Can are collaborating on a store selling their products at the Palisades Center Mall.
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Helping kids post-COVID-19: A Q&A with Partnership With Children’s new CEO Wesner Pierre
The exec looks back at his own childhood and can relate to the challenges New York City’s youth face moving forward from the pandemic.
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Rosie Perez and cat-loving influencer Jackson Galaxy join Brooklyn electeds in effort to reduce the borough's feral cat population
The celebrities helped City Council Members Justin Brannan and Farah Louis highlight a new nonprofit veterinary clinic offering affordable spaying and neutering for kitties.
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Brooklyn nonprofit marks 10 years of teaching young men how to dress well
That Suits You also provides guidance on how to navigate the professional world.
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Why have New York's ADA lawsuits increased to No. 1 in the country?
The state has surpassed California in ADA lawsuits with 1,819 filings within the first half of 2022.
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Damon Runyon cancer research 5k race coming to Yankee Stadium on its first-ever weeknight
The charitable event hopes to raise funds for cancer research
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How the MTA is holding out for congestion pricing
Chairman Janno Lieber discusses how the agency is trying to avoid a $2.5 billion funding gap and counting on the new toll plan to fund capital improvements.
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App links food pantries and clients
Jointly owned by the United Way New York City and City Harvest, Plentiful is helping New Yorkers find nearby pantries when they are open for distribution.
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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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Survey of Westchester nonprofits focuses on compensation
The new poll by Nonprofit Westchester asks about salaries and benefits
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Another Staten Island secession task force bill, really?
New York City Council Member Joe Borelli wants to explore making the borough a city again after his last attempt failed.
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Making broadband internet connections to New York’s hardest-to-reach places
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s $1.4 billion ConnectALL initiative is aiming to boost speeds and incentivize new fiber optic cable installations.
