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Kathy Hochul
Reforms for vulnerable New Yorkers round out The Legal Aid Society‘s 2022 legislative agenda
Tenants, immigrants and consumers are the focus in a package of proposals Legal Aid has sent Albany as the latest legislative session kicked off.
By RALPH R. ORTEGA
NYN News
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Hands hold jail cell bars
New data proves bail reform both worked and failed, depending on who you ask
Supporters and opponents of bail reform in dueling press conferences point to a year worth of data released by the state to support their arguments.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
NYN News
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Citymeals on Wheels delivers record 20,000 meals to elderly on 40th anniversary
The organization reaches a milestone with the help of nearly 300 volunteers.
By ANGELIQUE MOLINA-MANGAROO
NYN News
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2021 JMK Awardees
JM Kaplan Fund receives double amount of applicants for Innovation Prize this year
The J.M.K. Innovation Prize received a record of 2,826 applications from all 50 states. The prize seeks to elevate innovators transforming social justice.
By ANGELIQUE MOLINA-MANGAROO
NYN News
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Opinion: How nonprofits have the power to close New York’s digital divide
The need to close the digital literacy gap that affects low-income New Yorkers, older adults and people of color is vital for the access of essential services and opportunities delivered by nonprofits.
By CELESTE FRYE
NYN News
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Jacklyn Tacoronte, executive director of NYC Digital Media Center (second from left) at the new non profit's launch on Staten Island Wednesday.
Jaclyn Tacoronte’s new nonprofit media center aims to uplift marginalized voices on Staten Island
The project will offer digital production and editing courses for young people.
By KIM CORONA
NYN News
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Gov. Kathy Hochul signs the START Act into law.
New law allows human trafficking survivors to clear their records
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the Survivors of Trafficking Attaining Relief Together (START) Act, legislation supported by more than 100 organizations.
By RALPH R. ORTEGA
NYN News
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Kelley Wiliams
Real Talk: Late Registration with Kelley Williams
Executive director Kelley Williams of The West Side Commons talks to NYN Media about contract justice, navigating contracts and potential solutions the upcoming administration can take.
By JOHN MACINTOSH
NYN News
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New York City apartment buildings.
Leader to Leader: David Nocenti
The Executive Director talks to NYN Media about his work at Union Settlement, stepping down and his next steps.
By GREG BERMAN
NYN News
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Taxi strikers and NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams on Oct. 27.
Activist lawmakers share in taxi drivers’ victory
Assembly Members Zohran Mamdani and Yuh-Line Niou broke a 15-day fast this week after the city reached a deal with one of the largest taxi medallion lenders.
By GABRIEL POBLETE, KIM CORONA
NYN News
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