Nonprofits

NYN Media

A charter school leader says Trump administration policies are putting pressure on Black students

In an NYN Q&A, Dr. Curtis Palmore of United Charter High Schools reflects on DEI as Black History Month celebrates 100 years.

Nonprofits

NYN Media

How a clothing partnership supports threatened refugees

New Neighbors Partnership’s long-term community-based model continues to build trust among vulnerable newcomers.

NYN Media

NYN Media

ABNY to award $250,000 in World Cup community grants

The Association for a Better New York’s “World Cup for All” initiative will benefit fan engagement and youth programs

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.

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.