New York City
Education
As food insecurity wages across the city, lawmakers look to expand free school meals
A push for statewide universal meal programs has support from advocates.
Interviews & Profiles
Surviving a major health crisis to continue serving New Yorkers in need
An interview with Robert Cordero, CEO of Grand Street Settlement
New York City
NYC cultural affairs commish Cumbo obliquely defends embattled mayor
At City & State’s inaugural Arts & Culture Power 100 event, Cumbo struck a solemn tone.
New York City
Direction of Rikers receivership could soon change if Eric Adams is out and Jumaane Williams takes over
Should the mayor no longer be in office before Nov. 12, the public advocate would be in charge and answering a judge’s order to outline what a receiver’s role will look like.
New York City
Laurie Cumbo has walked in the footsteps of New York City’s museum leaders
As Department of Cultural Affairs commissioner, her lifetime of experience sets her apart.
Nonprofits
Literacy nonprofits hopeful after New York City public school reading scores dip
Advocates say the city is still “moving in the right direction” and expect the trend to reverse.
Public News
Tackling child welfare by bringing lived experts to the funding table
Youth and Families Forward’s child welfare participatory grantmaking program sheds light on system inefficiencies and racial bias
Nonprofits
Robin Hood invests $36.3 million to combat poverty in NYC
The new grants funded more than 100 organizations.
New York City
9/11 day of service calls for unity against backdrop of polarized nation
Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado joined thousands to pack meals and remember the spirit of working together that followed Sept. 11 on the 23rd anniversary of the terrorist attacks.
Interviews & Profiles
Fighting to meet children's needs for almost two decades
Jennifer March, executive director of the Citizens’ Committee for the Children of New York, steps down after 17 years on the job.
New York City
Pitching Eric Adams’ City of Yes on affordable cooperative housing
An interview with the coalition pushing to include coops in the mayor’s housing proposal in Manhattan’s Midtown South.
New York City
MWBE officer role on ballot to be added to the New York City charter
The position, now an appointed one served by Michael Garner, would be a permanent addition to City Hall, if approved by voters.
New York City
How is the city handling the mental health of newly arrived migrants?
Through a constant process of referrals, partnerships, and strong interagency relationships, the city is hoping to address the mental health of the migrant population.
Opinion
Opinion: Saving for college is part of my public school story
How the nonprofit NYC Kids RISE program was a game changer.
New York City
Overcoming ageism in the world of art
An interview with Marlena Vaccaro, curator and director of the Carter Burden Gallery.
Personality
Creating opportunities for youth, on and off the court
An interview with Udai Tambar, president and CEO of New York Junior Tennis & Learning.
Nonprofits
Bill de Blasio joins unveiling of The New York Foundling’s new mural
The former New York City mayor’s son Dante was the project manager on the artwork which made its debut at the Vital Brookdale supportive housing complex in Brownsville, Brooklyn.
Interviews & Profiles
Leading the post-pandemic transformation of a historic New York City neighborhood
A Q&A with Julie Stein, executive director of Union Square Partnership
Immigration
New York Community Trust and Robin Hood Foundation to invest $4 million in nonprofit migrant services
Both organizations have partnered to create the “Funds for the Newest New Yorkers.”
Interviews & Profiles
Offering early childhood education for more than a century
Brooklyn Kindergarten Society’s STEAM Curriculum instills social emotional learning skills to the borough’s youngest residents
