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Phenix Kim
Phenix Kim, a former intern at New York Nonprofit Media, is now a freelance reporter based in New York City.
Events
Policy
Trump’s executive orders aside, it’s full steam ahead for New York’s sustainable infrastructure projects
Transportation leaders Rick Cotton and Jamie Torres-Springer reiterated their commitment to sustainability and diversity at City and State’s annual infrastructure summit.
- By Phenix Kim
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Paving paths to green jobs with HOPE
The 40-year old workforce development nonprofit unveils a new strategic plan centered on careers in the green economy.
- By Phenix Kim
Nonprofits
NYN Media
From veteran to nonprofit housing leader
Jamal C. Robinson weaves his military experience as executive director of IMPACCT Brooklyn, a 60-year old nonprofit affordable housing developer.
- By Phenix Kim, NYN Media
Energy & Environment
Policy
While New York remains determined to meet ambitious climate goals, experts warn of rising costs
Attendees at City and State’s 2024 Clean Energy Summit gathered to discuss the challenges.
- By Phenix Kim
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Giving students a head start into the media and entertainment industry
How the nonprofit Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network helps to bring state-of-the-art broadcast and production programs into New York schools.
- By Phenix Kim, NYN Media
Nonprofits
NYN Media
How nonprofits are engaging reluctant voters ahead of the presidential election
GoVoteNYC’s nonpartisan program engages low-propensity voters in BIPOC communities.
- By Phenix Kim, NYN Media
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Number of homeless veterans drops in New York amid calls for continued support
The state tally found that there were 700 known cases, down from more than 1,000 in 2023.
- By Phenix Kim, NYN Media
Nonprofits
NYN Media
As food insecurity wages across the city, lawmakers look to expand free school meals
A push for statewide universal meal programs has support from advocates.
- By Phenix Kim, NYN Media
Sponsored Content
Sponsor Content
How connectivity is coming to New York City's subway
Boldyn Networks’ Jeff Garte, Head of U.S. Transit and Government Solutions, sits down with City & State to discuss how investing $1 billion in NYC’s critical digital infrastructure will be a game changer for communities and subway riders
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Laurie Cumbo has walked in the footsteps of New York City’s museum leaders
As Department of Cultural Affairs commissioner, her lifetime of experience sets her apart.
- By Phenix Kim
Sponsored Content
Sponsor Content
Second annual Climate Justice Forum focuses on progress, locally and nationally
The event sponsored by Rise Light & Power, We Act for Environmental Justice and the NAACP Housing Authority Branch featured a keynote by Ali Zaidi, Assistant to the President and National Climate Advisor.
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Nonprofits
NYN Media
Tackling child welfare by bringing lived experts to the funding table
Youth and Families Forward’s child welfare participatory grantmaking program sheds light on system inefficiencies and racial bias
- By Phenix Kim, NYN Media
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Fighting to meet children's needs for almost two decades
Jennifer March, executive director of the Citizens’ Committee for the Children of New York, steps down after 17 years on the job.
- By Phenix Kim, NYN Media
Events
Personality
Lander and Ramos support organized labor on a tumultuous day for Mayor Eric Adams
Union leaders were honored at City & State New York’s annual Labor Power 100 event.
- By Phenix Kim
Nonprofits
NYN Media
New York non-profits among winners of NBCUniversal’s Local Impact Grants
Over $227,000 was awarded to providers in youth education, community engagement and the arts
- By Phenix Kim, NYN Media
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Offering early childhood education for more than a century
Brooklyn Kindergarten Society’s STEAM Curriculum instills social emotional learning skills to the borough’s youngest residents
- By Phenix Kim, NYN Media
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Remembering the Holocaust and ensuring future generations never forget
A conversation with CEO Jack Kliger of the Museum of Jewish Heritage on the ongoing relevance of Holocaust education
- By Phenix Kim
Events
Policy
Social services innovators honored at City & State event
ACS Commissioner Jess Dannhauser delivered a keynote address at the festivities honoring visionaries in advocacy, nonprofit, government and the private sector.
- By Phenix Kim
Education
Policy
Providing a Spanish digital curriculum for emerging bilingual students
Age of Learning’s “My Reading Academy Español,” to be discussed at City & State’s upcoming Education in New York Summit, will help instill fundamental reading skills that will help students acquire a second language
- By Phenix Kim
Nonprofits
NYN Media
YMCA program spurs a new generation of college students
Participants in the YMCA’s Rowe Scholars program boast some of the city’s highest high school graduation rates.
- By Phenix Kim, NYN Media