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Dustup at Gracie over DOC official’s lack of social media postings

Press secretary Annais Morales told Miriam Singh, the agency’s compliance officer, that other agency staff deserved their turn.

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New campaign engages CUNY to quantify need in human services

The human services and advocacy campaign known as BUMP, or “Bring up minimum pay,” wants the minimum wage floor for the sector to match the cost of living in New York state.

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NYC cultural affairs commish Cumbo obliquely defends embattled mayor

At City & State’s inaugural Arts & Culture Power 100 event, Cumbo struck a solemn tone.

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Direction of Rikers receivership could soon change if Eric Adams is out and Jumaane Williams takes over

Should the mayor no longer be in office before Nov. 12, the public advocate would be in charge and answering a judge’s order to outline what a receiver’s role will look like.

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MTA invests $7 billion into underserved businesses

The five-year capital plan also includes $5 billion in local hiring contracts and $400 million in capacity building.

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Taking a closer look at New York Law School’s Center for New York City and State Law

An interview with Dean Anthony Anthony W. Crowell and Executive Editor and Program Director Ben Max about the “one-of-its-kind civic engagement hub”

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NYC public school nurses to receive suicide prevention training

Launched during Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, the Jed Foundation will train 1,500 nurses to identify, screen, and refer students at risk of suicide.

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Literacy nonprofits hopeful after New York City public school reading scores dip

Advocates say the city is still “moving in the right direction” and expect the trend to reverse.

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Third annual conference tackles the cost of hospital care

The Price of Power: Confronting the Hospital Affordability Crisis conference gathered government officials and public health experts to discuss solutions.

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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

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Report highlights barriers Asian American women face towards economic mobility

Gender expectations, family obligations, immigrant experiences, financial abuse in relationships, generational wealth and retirement planning were among the challenges identified by the National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum study.

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Fighting for bilingual doula services for new migrants

An interview with Maya Hernandez, a founding member of Doulas en Español.

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9/11 day of service calls for unity against backdrop of polarized nation

Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado joined thousands to pack meals and remember the spirit of working together that followed Sept. 11 on the 23rd anniversary of the terrorist attacks.

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MWBE officer role on ballot to be added to the New York City charter

The position, now an appointed one served by Michael Garner, would be a permanent addition to City Hall, if approved by voters.

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How is the city handling the mental health of newly arrived migrants?

Through a constant process of referrals, partnerships, and strong interagency relationships, the city is hoping to address the mental health of the migrant population.

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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

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Bill de Blasio joins unveiling of The New York Foundling’s new mural

The former New York City mayor’s son Dante was the project manager on the artwork which made its debut at the Vital Brookdale supportive housing complex in Brownsville, Brooklyn.