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Homeless man sits on the street with a sign and belongings stacked on a shopping cart.
De Blasio announces more safe haven beds, affordable homes for street homeless
The initiative aims to end street homelessness within five years
By KAY DERVISHI
NYN News
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New York State Department of Motor Vehicles sign hangs over a Manhattan office.
Undocumented immigrants now able to apply for driver’s licenses
Upstate county clerks continue to criticize the law, which has survived two legal challenges
By KAY DERVISHI
NYN News
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New York City Hall on a sunny day
New York City to set aside 1,000 apartments a year for homeless
The City Council is expected to pass legislation homelessness advocates have pushed for.
By KAY DERVISHI
NYN News
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David Garza, executive director of Henry Street Settlement, speaks at conference.
What it takes to be an “excellent” nonprofit
Nonprofits honored for their best practices called for collaboration and innovative approaches to board engagement
By KAY DERVISHI
NYN News
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Microsoft Excel spreadsheet open on a Mac computer.
TechCon panelists: Better data tracking and security is needed for nonprofits
They highlighted the need to invest in better technology – even on a limited budget
By KAY DERVISHI
NYN News
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New York City Councilman Keith Powers at Criminal Justice and Justice System Joint Committee Hearing
Staff use of force on the rise at New York City juvenile detention centers
The New York City Council grilled city officials over the continued controversies surrounding the centers
By KAY DERVISHI
NYN News
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Michelle Yanche takes the reins at Good Shepherd Services
Among the new executive director’s first orders of business: focusing on anti-racism initiatives
By KAY DERVISHI
NYN News
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Fingers typing on laptop keyboard
How automation can support nonprofits’ missions
Panelists highlight the importance of assessing need before investing in technology
By KAY DERVISHI
NYN News
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Therapist sits next to reclining patient
Proposal would create community mental health clinics across New York
The bill would also mental health professionals to operate in substance abuse clinics
By KAY DERVISHI
NYN News
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Dismantled hard drive sits in front of person
How The Legal Aid Society bridges the technology gap
Its forensic lab has played a key role in getting its clients out of jail
By KAY DERVISHI
NYN News
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