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Policy
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.
Nonprofits
Personality
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.
New York State
Personality
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
Expanding summer youth programming and keeping young people busy
An interview with Department of Youth and Community Development Commissioner Keith Howard.
LGBTQ+
Politics
Summit highlights mental health of LGBTQ+ New Yorkers in the digital space
Attendees at “Diverse Spaces, Diverse Faces,” presented by Equality New York in collaboration with City & State, discussed racism, criminalization and anti-trans attacks, as well as regulating social media and protecting free expression.
New York City
Policy
Robin Hood Foundation to help New York City expand child care voucher program
New grant funding will help increase eligibility for child care, facilitate enrollment and fund research.
Policy
Robin Hood Foundation to help New York City expand child care voucher program
New grant funding will help increase eligibility for child care, facilitate enrollment and fund research.
Personality
Personality
How Murad Awawdeh has helped New York City asylum-seekers through the crisis
The New York Immigration Coalition leader talked about what the city, state and federal governments can do differently to best serve the immigrant population.
NYPD
Policy
Advocates rally for ‘How Many Stops’ act
The bill comes amidst a 40% increase in police misconduct
Nonprofits
Politics
Exclusive: New report finds nonprofit leadership in NYC metro area dominated by white CEOs
The findings come from an analysis of leaders in eight counties.
Policy
Policy
Report: 50% of working-age households do not meet the minimum cost of living
The alarming statistic is up from 36% in 2021, according to the study.
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Nonprofits
Policy
Public defenders and legal service providers rally for increased city funding
City funded defense attorneys say they aren’t getting paid enough and are losing staff.
Nonprofits
Policy
Symposium discusses solutions to homelessness and mental illness in New York
Experts gathered at the event sponsored by HELP USA and hosted by City & State to discuss policies and practices to improve housing and mental health services for the unhoused.
New York City
Policy
Electeds rally for universal child care bills package
The event was held in support of a set of bills that will make child care more affordable and accessible.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Advocates and electeds call for an end to solitary confinement as City Council discusses a bill to curtail the controversial practice
So far, no policy decisions have made progress in stopping jail officials from isolating incarcerated people.
Nonprofits
Policy
New York Nonprofit Media hosts 2022 FundCon
The event provided fundraising professionals advice on storytelling, social media and more.
Abortion
Policy
Advocates rally against Supreme Court draft opinion to overturn abortion
A demonstration was held in New York City’s Foley Square to protest what could lead to a dismantling of Roe v. Wade.
Politics
Politics
Asian American advocacy group wants $30 million in mental health services after attacks in NYC
A fatal stabbing in Chinatown was the latest violent crime driving a call for action.
