New York State
New York State
NYC comptroller says old criminal convictions cost city residents nearly $2.4 billion in annual wages
The Legislature only has a few more days left to pass the Clean Slate Act, which would seal old criminal convictions.
New York State
Socialist legislators back bill to block New York charities from funding Israeli settlements
Many Democrats condemned the legislation, and leaders of both the state Senate and Assembly promised that it would never receive a vote.
Opinion
Opinion: Reimagining paratransit requires federal leadership and funding
While New York City and state can leverage their collective dollars to improve this service, the fed should also pay and provide oversight to ensure quality into the 21st century.
New York City
Lawmakers and advocates say state’s plan to address New York City’s migrant crisis won’t cut it
The governor’s support has been labeled as “insufficient,” amid calls for greater advocacy and public statements from the Legislature.
Nonprofits
NYS doesn’t pay nonprofits enough to do the jobs they’re contracted for: Report
The inaugural annual survey from New York Council of Nonprofits shows agencies struggling to hire new people, make payments on time.
New York State
Takeaways from Hochul’s state budget proposal
The governor unveiled a plan to increase education spending and address MTA fiscal woes and New York City’s migrant influx.
Nonprofits
Housing Works opens New York’s first recreational marijuana dispensary
Proceeds go towards helping the nonprofit fulfill its mission. Here’s everything you need to know.
Nonprofits
Opinion: Funding safety net hospitals must be a priority in next legislative session
With budget season approaching, Albany should prioritize creating a sustainable and equitable payment structure for these institutions.
Accessibility
Why have New York's ADA lawsuits increased to No. 1 in the country?
The state has surpassed California in ADA lawsuits with 1,819 filings within the first half of 2022.
Nonprofits
CPC launches philanthropic campaign, awards $500,000 to nonprofits
Ten organizations received funding to promote environmental justice, racial wealth equity, as well as provide COVID-19 relief resources.
Policy
How New York’s highest court has veered right
A new four-judge bloc has consistently voted together in the most recent term, impacting criminal defendants, workers and people suing police
Opinion
Opinion: Many vulnerable New Yorkers lose in Hochul’s first state budget
There’s still time to cancel a prescription drug benefit carve out from New York’s Medicaid managed care program designed by the governor’s predecessor.
New York City
