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Immigration
Politics
New York’s consulates bring in the world
Consuls provide passports and tourist visas, while blending advocacy and, oftentimes, gentle diplomacy to further a nation’s domestic and foreign interests.
New York City
NYN Media
Nonprofits may finally see faster payments in NYC
A new pilot program will switch from contracting to a discretionary grant funding model, accelerating the process for 100 organizations that qualify.
Education
Policy
Fighting for educational equity and digital literacy in the era of Trump
New York State Education Department Commissioner Betty Rosa and New York City Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos delivered remarks at City and State’s annual Education Summit, where experts discussed the advent of AI in curriculums.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Helping youth achieve early career milestones this summer
Sheila Duke, CEO of Roads to Success, shares how the nonprofit is navigating federal spending cuts in an interview with New York Nonprofit Media.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Battling AI disruption and DEI cuts to keep nonprofit technology pathways open
An interview with Jerelyn Rodriguez, CEO and co-founder of The Knowledge House, an organization which targets digital needs in under-resourced communities.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
How nonprofits will shoulder burden of Trump megabill
Organizations are braced for cuts to Medicaid and SNAP on vulnerable populations.
Events
Policy
Prioritizing New York’s older adults
At City and State’s Aging summit, advocates weighed in on financial and food insecurity among older adults and the caregiving crisis.
Housing
NYN Media
Connecting housing vouchers with New Yorkers in need of homes
Anthos|Home co-founder and CEO Laura Lazarus on finding creative housing solutions with existing resources.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Responding to nonprofit workforce needs amidst looming tariffs
How Brooklyn Workforce Innovations places low-income New Yorkers in jobs amidst employer unpredictability.
LGBTQ+
NYN Media
Corporate support for Pride dries up
As major sponsors pulled back, LGBTQIA+ advocates said they found themselves disheartened and weary amidst threats towards the trans community.
Events
Policy
Calling for responsible growth as downstate gears up for new casinos
Both state Sen. Joseph P. Addabbo and Assembly Member Carrie Woerner spoke at City & State’s Trailblazers in Casinos and Sports Betting event.
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Nonprofits
NYN Media
Furry friends deliver for NYC kids
An interview with Fair Shake for Youth founder and CEO Audrey Hendler.
Interviews & Profiles
NYN Media
Facing potential cuts while tackling New York’s affordable housing crisis
An interview with Eric Rosenbaum of Project Renewal
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Nonprofits, grassroots groups, unions denounce Trump admin on ‘No Kings Day’
Organizations around the city joined a nationwide movement to protest policies impacting immigration, academic freedoms and Medicaid.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
How fed changes targeting nonprofits expose organizational weaknesses
At City and State’s 11th annual Nonprofit OpCon, experts stressed the importance of flexibility and doing more with less
Long Island
NYN Media
Long Island sees growth among Asian Americans, amid reports of hate
A new report finds nearly 78% of AAPI adults on Long Island experience race-based discrimination in Nassau and Suffolk counties.
Events
NYN Media
Amid critical funding shortfalls, nonprofit leaders honored for providing essential needs
City & State’s 2025 Nonprofit Trailblazers event honored the selfless dedication of New York’s diverse nonprofit sector.
50 Over 50 Alumni
Policy
City & State 50 over 50 alumni on dedication to public service
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, WNYC’s Brian Lehrer and New York City Planning Chair Marisa Lago spoke at an event celebrating them and others for their more than half-a-century of making a difference.
Interviews & Profiles
NYN Media
Still dancing to break barriers and support DEI
An interview with MOVE|NYC| co-founders Chanel DaSilva and Nigel Campbell.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Why nonprofits could use more lawyers on their boards
As organizations face increasing hurdles and regulatory pressures, having an attorney as a board member can add a layer of protection to allocate more resources towards a nonprofit’s mission.
