New York City

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.

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.

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

Brooklyn-based mentoring program for at-risk youth ends due to budget cuts

The community-based Next STEPS aimed to promote education, employment, health services, family engagement and civic participation.