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Nonprofits
NYC nonprofits respond to monkeypox outbreak
As members of the LGBTQ+ community seek coveted monkeypox vaccination appointments, the uptake in demand is also revealing the wider disparities in vaccination access.
Nonprofits
App links food pantries and clients
Jointly owned by the United Way New York City and City Harvest, Plentiful is helping New Yorkers find nearby pantries when they are open for distribution.
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As New York City seeks contractors to aid asylum seekers, advocates decry continued mismanagement at shelters
The intake center is short of Spanish-speaking staff and some families are being shuffled between shelters and hotels, Legal Aid said Monday.
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NYC public-private partnership to deliver $8 million aimed at alleviating homelessness
The Homeless Assistance Fund will be used by nonprofit Breaking Ground to connect homeless New Yorkers with housing and treatment programs.
Nonprofits
How New York lawmakers and nonprofits are taking action after Roe v. Wade
Various groups are increasing efforts to make abortion accessible to New Yorkers and out-of-staters.
Legislation
NY GOP lawmakers reject birth control rights bill
Only one GOP Congress member from New York, Rep. John Katko, voted to protect contraception.
Criminal justice
Critics say New York’s new gun control law will fuel mass incarceration
When the old law was ruled unconstitutional, public defenders had hoped that the Legislature could craft a better law.
affordable housing
Could NYCHA really fall into private hands?
Officials supporting a new public housing trust to fund billions in repairs say no, but the law says yes.
Nonprofits
Survey of Westchester nonprofits focuses on compensation
The new poll by Nonprofit Westchester asks about salaries and benefits
Editor’s Note: NYN Media gets a new look
We’ve refreshed our website to improve on the user experience and better showcase news and opinion for New York’s nonprofit community
Nonprofits
Summer Rising gets off to a stronger start, but still with some bumps
While there have been some logistical issues hampering staffing and transportation, providers say this year’s rollout has made significant strides over last
Policy
How New York’s highest court has veered right
A new four-judge bloc has consistently voted together in the most recent term, impacting criminal defendants, workers and people suing police
Cultural nonprofits
92NY launches large scale renovation of historic NYC campus
The nonprofit announces a major post-COVID-19 re-branding and transformation
Nonprofits
What’s behind declining enrollment in NYC schools?
A new Manhattan Institute report argues for greater acknowledgment of parents’ autonomy in the governance of district-run schools
Nonprofits
Nonprofits take action after loss of Roe v. Wade
Organizations are increasing efforts to make abortion accessible to patients beyond New York state’s borders.
Nonprofits
Bronx nonprofit to work with foster care kids up to age 26
Increased city funding will help Catholic Guardian Services work with youth beyond its previous age limit of 21
Cultural nonprofits
Nonprofit gallery supports photo journalists covering Russian invasion of Ukraine
The Bronx Documentary Center will send proceeds from the sales made from the exhibition to support both American and Ukrainian photographers
Nonprofits
Alliance for Positive Change partners for free nationwide HIV testing
The nonprofit’s campaign coincided with National HIV Testing Day
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