NYN Media

Vera Institute names Insha Rahman president

Rahman helped win bail reform in New York and now hopes to help the Mamdani administration create a Department of Community Safety.

Education

Opinion: On the road to student loan forgiveness, New Yorkers need assistance

New York City should step up in response to the Trump administration.

NYN Media

Opinion: New York needs to require recess

At least 30 minutes of play per day for elementary school students would boost kids’ health and help Hochul hit her budget goals.

Nonprofits

A charter school leader says Trump administration policies are putting pressure on Black students

In an NYN Q&A, Dr. Curtis Palmore of United Charter High Schools reflects on DEI as Black History Month celebrates 100 years.

Nonprofits

How a clothing partnership supports threatened refugees

New Neighbors Partnership’s long-term community-based model continues to build trust among vulnerable newcomers.

NYN Media

ABNY to award $250,000 in World Cup community grants

The Association for a Better New York’s “World Cup for All” initiative will benefit fan engagement and youth programs

NYN Media

Opinion: The real crisis in youth justice is underfunding

“Raise the Age is a proven, effective approach, and it must not be undermined,” a former children’s services commissioner writes.

NYN Media

Opinion: The hidden twin crises facing older New Yorkers

A local solution that pairs meal delivery with human connection is taking shape.

Interviews & Profiles

Procurement reform is Lincoln Restler’s problem now.

A Q&A with the new City Council contracts committee chair on “one of the most intractable and problematic components of city government.”

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Opinion

Opinion: Too many New Yorkers still can’t get the mental health care they need

State Sens. Samra Brouk and Nathalia Fernandez have introduced two bills to fix this issue.

Opinion

Opinion: Funders should support nonprofit transformation

Amid widespread nonprofit distress, leaders need support for radical change.

NYN Media

Opinion: Mamdani must act big (and small) on housing

Six ways the new administration can change the trajectory of affordability in New York City.

NYN Media

Opinion: The Community Opportunity to Purchase Act gives older adults a fighting chance to stay in their homes

Passing a bill to give nonprofit developers a better chance to buy properties could result in more affordable housing being preserved.

NYN Media

New York City has reduced its nonprofit contract backlog by 52% this year

A Q&A with Mayor’s Office of Nonprofit Services Executive Director Michael Sedillo.

NYN Media

Best corporate practices for supporting nonprofits during a ‘state of emergency’

An interview with Raised By Us Executive Director Jessica Sloan on how to leverage volunteerism in support of the sector.