New York City
Interviews & Profiles
Helping New Yorkers in need of food
An interview with Jilly Stephens, CEO of City Harvest.
New York City
Manhattan’s Meatpacking District emerges a pedestrian-oriented neighborhood
Jeffrey LeFrancois, the business improvement district’s executive director, discusses his work on the historic area’s pedestrian-first streetscapes and its resiliency after COVID-19.
Nonprofits
Going ‘in-depth’ to understand the potential of Black owned businesses
The Brooklyn Communities Collaborative and Hunter College collaborated on a study to understand the experiences and challenges of such entrepreneurs and their local impact.
Nonprofits
The Brotherhood-Sister Sol grows with demand in West Harlem community
The organization’s new home is one of the few nonprofit spaces in New York City to be one hundred percent dedicated to “community-educational use.”
Opinion
Commentary: The second miracle of East Harlem
Explaining this summer’s dramatic reduction in teen violence in our local community.
Nonprofits
Pumped for the TCS New York City Marathon
New York Road Runners readies for the iconic race.
New York City
Democrats and Republicans turn out for opening of Brooklyn facility for older New Yorkers
The new Bay Ridge Center was celebrated with a show of bipartisan support that helped make the facility possible.
New York City
Tech start-up incubator heralded as sign of things to come
New York City Mayor Eric Adams called the new Civic Hall in Manhattan’s Union Square, a “laboratory for the entire country."
Opinion
OPINION: Making a case for diversity of thought in policing
Here’s how to create a police force that truly mirrors the needs and expectations of modern society.
New York City
Nonprofit ED warns city budget cuts threaten services for domestic violence survivors
Nicole Branca, executive director of New Destiny Housing, expressed concerns in an interview with New York Nonprofit Media.
Opinion
Make more access and opportunity for disabled workers a year-round priority
It begins with removing barriers that have kept many from gainful employment.
New York City
United Way of New York City warns against changes to SNAP
The organization expressed concern over Congress’ decision to impose work requirements on adults between the ages of 51 and 55 to receive full benefits.
Nonprofits
Bronx Parent Housing Network rebrands to Housing Solutions of New York
The new name stems from the tremendous growth the organization has experienced over the past year.
New York City
Harlem Educational Activities Fund mentors NYC youth with ‘future in focus’
The organization has a new CEO and is preparing for its upcoming annual gala.
Opinion
Opinion: When NYC floods, will our schools stay afloat?
Why our leaders need to prepare for the impending consequences of climate change.
New York City
Lewis-Martin, Salaam, Cabán present visions for the future at NYC 40 under 40 event
City & State’s annual 40 under 40 celebration highlighted the city’s rising stars – and also some recent City Council drama.
Nonprofits
Nonprofit recruits New Yorkers to fight book banning
PEN America marked Banned Books Week with events promoting the freedom to read and taking a stand against censorship.
Nonprofits
Amplify Her Foundation plans $1 million inaugural grantmaking cycle
The new philanthropic organization at the same time has released the new report, “If She Can Make it Here,” which will be used in the selection process.
Nonprofits
Breaking barriers to competitive high schools
How the TEAK Fellowship, now in its 25th year, is helping underprivileged students into some of New York City’s and the nation’s most elite institutions.
Nonprofits
