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Employees point at notebooks around conference table.
The key to reinvigorating your board
Understanding a nonprofit's mission is the first step for board members.
By KAY DERVISHI
NYN News
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A sunrise in Manhattan
Half of homeless domestic violence survivors feel unsafe in NYC shelter system
Domestic violence is a major driver of the city's homelessness crisis.
By KAY DERVISHI
NYN News
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Two parents with a child at sunset
New York makes progress on kinship care
More than one-third of youth in New York's foster care system are now placed with relatives.
By KAY DERVISHI
NYN News
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The headquarters of Childrens Community Services
Lawsuit: major shelter provider defrauded New York City
Childrens Community Services has gotten nearly $700 million in city contracts since 2017.
By KAY DERVISHI
NYN News
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Mayor Bill de Blasio participates in the 2020 HOPE survey with HUD Secretary Ben Carson and DHS Commissioner Steven Banks in Midtown Manhattan.
New York City conducts annual survey of unsheltered homeless
The Homeless Outreach Population Estimate survey is often criticized for not accurately estimating the number of street homeless throughout the year.
By KAY DERVISHI
NYN News
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U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C.
SCOTUS allows for public charge rule to take effect
Immigrants who receive public benefits will find it more difficult to obtain green cards under the rule.
By KAY DERVISHI
NYN News
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Chinatown and downtown Manhattan in New York from Manhattan bridge.
Building housing Chinatown nonprofits ravaged by fire
Officials from the Museum of Chinese in America anticipate that the museum's entire collection may be destroyed.
By KAY DERVISHI
NYN News
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NYC oversight of homeless prevention program insufficient, audit finds
The city comptroller’s office found the Human Resources Administration failed to consistently review case files from providers.
By KAY DERVISHI
NYN News
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New York State Attorney General Letitia James addresses during Governor Andrew Cuomo inauguration for third term at Ellis Island.
New York joins lawsuit against Trump administration’s food stamp rule
More than 100,000 New Yorkers could lose food assistance benefits under the rule.
By KAY DERVISHI
NYN News
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Margaret Chin at the New York City Council's Committee on Youth Services.
New York City Council considers universal after-school programs
Cost may be a barrier to getting support for expanding after-school to public schools.
By KAY DERVISHI
NYN News
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