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.

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.

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.

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.

Technology

Policy

City & State’s 2025 Digital Summit explores AI, vulnerabilities to cyberattacks

The event featured keynote remarks from Dru Rai, the state’s chief information officer and a fireside chat with New York City Chief Technology Officer Matt Fraser.

Nonprofits

NYN Media

How NY nonprofits are regrouping under Trump’s attacks

Experts discussed best practices, management and DEI at New York Nonprofit Media’s 2025 BoardCon.