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Person fills out 2020 census online.
New York state joins NYC in push for census participation
The second phase of the census count in which door knockers reach out to non-respondents starts in two weeks.
By KAY DERVISHI
NYN News
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Capitol Hill in Washington D.C.
Congress still not settled on continuing expanded unemployment benefits
The $600-per-week benefit expired in New York this weekend.
By KAY DERVISHI
NYN News
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Female dancer in colorful studio in city.
Real estate costs devastate NYC arts organizations
Smaller budget nonprofits are at greatest risk of permanent closure.
By KAY DERVISHI
NYN News
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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.
Senate GOP lays out priorities for next COVID relief bill
The $1 trillion plan will include funding for schools and liability protections for businesses and nonprofits.
By KAY DERVISHI
NYN News
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Store displays that it accepts Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
More New Yorkers turn to food stamps amid hunger crisis
Hunger advocates are calling on Congress to further bolster the social safety net.
By KAY DERVISHI
NYN News
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Front of the Federal Reserve.
Federal Reserve opens up loan program to nonprofits
Nonprofits will be able to borrow $250,000 or more in loans through the Main Street lending program.
By KAY DERVISHI
NYN News
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Herb Sturz, president of Democracy Alliance.
Leader to Leader: Herb Sturz
Decades later, the nonprofit legend’s goals are finally being realized.
By GREG BERMAN
NYN News
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People raise signs calling to sign for the 2020 census.
New York’s census response continues to lag
The COVID-19 pandemic has hampered census outreach initiatives.
By KAY DERVISHI
NYN News
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George Soros at event.
Major New York-based funders focus anew on promoting racial justice
The Open Society Foundations is the latest foundation announcing a new initiative tackling racism.
By KAY DERVISHI
NYN News
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People sitting around in a circle.
New York state slashes substance abuse treatment funds by 31%
Providers say they were given no notice for the timing or size of the cut.
By KAY DERVISHI
NYN News
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