Author Archive
economic development
News
Report highlights barriers Asian American women face towards economic mobility
Gender expectations, family obligations, immigrant experiences, financial abuse in relationships, generational wealth and retirement planning were among the challenges identified by the National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum study.
Interviews & Profiles
News
Fighting for bilingual doula services for new migrants
An interview with Maya Hernandez, a founding member of Doulas en Español.
Nonprofits
News
Robin Hood invests $36.3 million to combat poverty in NYC
The new grants funded more than 100 organizations.
New York City
News
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.
New York City
Personality
Overcoming ageism in the world of art
An interview with Marlena Vaccaro, curator and director of the Carter Burden Gallery.
Personality
Personality
Creating opportunities for youth, on and off the court
An interview with Udai Tambar, president and CEO of New York Junior Tennis & Learning.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Combating period poverty in New York City
An interview with Carrington Baker, founder and CEO of For Women, By Women, Period.
Nonprofits
News
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
Personality
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
News
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.”
New York State
News
NY’s Blue Ribbon Commission Graduation Measures get hyped at City & State’s 2024 Education in New York Summit
State Department of Education Commissioner Betty Rosa used her keynote speech at the event to bring attention to the initiative that set out to rethink and reimagine New York’s graduation requirements.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Ten years of gender justice
A Q&A with Amy Barasch, the outgoing executive director of Her Justice.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Expanding summer youth programming and keeping young people busy
An interview with Department of Youth and Community Development Commissioner Keith Howard.
New York City
News
Guiding the next generation through running and mentorship
NYPD First Deputy Commissioner Tania Kinsella is mentoring young women through their first Harlem 5K race.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Creating a strong culture of running in New York
An interview with Rob Simmelkjaer, CEO of New York Road Runners
Nonprofits
Personality
Ten years of empowering women to run for political office
An interview with Erin Vilardi, founder and CEO of Vote Run Lead.
Nonprofits
News
Report: Domestic violence survivors struggle to leave shelter system due to lack of permanent supportive housing
The report from New Destiny Housing also found that domestic violence remains the leading cause of homelessness.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Supporting the mental health of military families and their children
An interview with Anne Marie Dougherty, CEO of the Bob Woodruff Foundation.
Personality
Nonprofit and public leaders lead effort to recruit more NYC lifeguards
An interview with YMCA of Greater New York’s Sharon Greenberger, Kevin Moran of the Department of Education and the Queens Public Library’s Dennis Walcott.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Advocating for the closure of Rikers Island and criminal justice reform
A Q&A with Jonathan Monsalve, president and CEO of Osborne Association.
