Nonprofits

NYN Media

Homelessness takes center stage at NYC budget hearing

What results does the New York City Department of Homeless Services have to show from a $1.75 billion increase in spending since 2014?

Bill de Blasio

Politics

Homelessness takes center stage at NYC budget hearing

New York City officials defended the increased funding they have received to combat homelessness and their request for more money to serve the record shelter population, even as they face fresh scrutiny over the use of hotel shelters.

Bill de Blasio

Policy

How the de Blasio administration raised $417 million for charity

The New York City Mayor's Office of Strategic Partnerships has raised more than $417 million for a broad range of initiatives aimed at promoting social and economic equality.

Nonprofits

NYN Media

This $400 million NYC effort seeks new ideas for old problems

There’s the initiative that has provided more than 40,000 pairs of glasses for poor children, literacy programs, veterans services – even more than $1 million for an evaluation of how social media can help report foodborne disease outbreaks.

Nonprofits

NYN Media

VIDEO: This is how New York City handles your calls about the homeless

It’s something that happens just about everyday. A New Yorker spots a homeless person on the street. Sometimes this person is seen as in dire need of help. Sometimes they are seen as a nuisance. In either case, a call is made to New York City’s 311 system. This video show what happens next

Nonprofits

NYN Media

Nonprofit funding battle continues over procurements issue

Human services nonprofits are well positioned to win several important funding victories but will likely fall Shortt on a collective struggle to secure better contracting terms with the city.