Personality
New York State
Slow cannabis market ‘the product of a choice’ says state weed czar
New York has been criticized for a sluggish licensing process, but Chris Alexander said that’s necessary to achieve equity.
Personality
What New York City bus routes should be free?
Check out this unscientific poll by New York Nonprofit Media’s sister news site City & State on where readers want the MTA to see fare-free bus routes, one in each borough, under new pilot program.
Personality
Denise Rosario Adusei is on a mission
The new executive director of the Bronx Children’s Museum in a Q&A talks about the institution’s top priorities under her leadership.
Interviews & Profiles
Leader to Leader: Nolvia Delgado
A discussion with the executive director of the Kaplan Educational Foundation, an organization that she herself benefited from as an undergraduate
Helping Black and Brown youth harness their power
Minority Millennials founder Dan Lloyd spoke to New York Nonprofit Media about empowering young people of color to become civically engaged and the upcoming We Are The Future Summit.
Interviews & Profiles
Identifying and confronting LGBTQ hate
Beverly Tillery, executive director of the New York City Anti-Violence Project, discusses findings from a new report on anti-LGBTQ incidents reported by the organization’s affiliates nationwide.
Striving for equity for the disability community
Mike Schweinsburg, president of the 504 Democratic Club, talks about the organization’s plans for 2023 and developing relationships with politicians.
How 2022 Robin Hood Hero Elsie Flores turned her life around
Elsie Flores, Lower East Side Court Advocate at Avenues for Justice, spoke to New York Nonprofit Media about the recent award and working at the organization that she credits for saving her life.
Nonprofits
New York Landmarks Conservancy on half a century of preservation advocacy
Conservancy President Peg Breen speaks on the nonprofit’s 50th anniversary and its most recent efforts on the Penn Station Redevelopment plan.
Personality
Persuasion’s role in organizing: Anand Giridharadas in conversation with Maurice Mitchell
Two provocative thinkers on listening to constituents, an “orgasm theory” of politics, and how to make institutions work for the people they serve.
Interviews & Profiles
How low-income New Yorkers will be affected by the end of pandemic-era emergency benefits
NYN Media spoke with Public Health Solutions Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer Zachariah Hennessey on how the state can mitigate SNAP benefit losses and reduce strain on food pantries.
Homelessness
Jennifer Mitchell returns to The Doe Fund as organization’s CEO
Bringing in her expertise as executive director of The HOPE Program, Mitchell hopes to tackle the homelessness and affordable housing crisis in New York City.
Cultural nonprofits
Empowering young artists in New York
Nicole Fenichel-Hewitt, executive director of The Art Effect, spoke to New York Nonprofit Media about promoting student growth and the upcoming Reel Exposure International Teen Film and Photography Festival.
Leader to Leader: Nic Dawes on nonprofit newsrooms
The executive director of The City talks about covering local news and accountability journalism.
Personality
Neurodiversity shouldn’t be a barrier for children
In a Q&A, Beth Rosenberg, an educator and mom turned social entrepreneur who founded Teck Kids Unlimited, discusses how the nonprofit is helping children with autism and other challenges obtain new skills, develop a passion and pursue meaningful opportunities.
Interviews & Profiles
Could New York lead in movement for reparations?
In a Q&A with state Sen. Jabari Brisport, the lawmaker discusses establishing a commission that would explore reparations for Black New Yorkers.
Leader to Leader: Chloe Breyer
The executive director of Interfaith Center of New York talks to New York Nonprofit Media about the challenges religious leaders face entering the public square and her work as an ordained Episcopal priest.
Unions
Kyle Bragg: The 32BJ president’s exit interview
The union leader discusses his decision to step down and his many years of service to the labor movement.
Nonprofits
Leader to Leader: Rich Leimsider
The PSLF.nyc and PSLF.us founder and campaign director speaks to New York Nonprofit Media.
Nonprofits
