New York City modified its 100-year old zoning law this month in order to promote energy efficiency and the installation of solar and other renewable power technology. Called Zone Green, it is recognized as the nation’s boldest green building plan...
The saying “you don’t know what you have until it’s gone” epitomizes the challenge of historic preservation. The demolition of Penn Station in 1963 led to a movement to preserve the City’s architectural, historical, and cultural heritage before it...
The United States population is now comprised of 34% people of color, and by 2042 our nation will be over 50% people of color. We are truly the most diverse nation in the world, and founded on the principles of equality and inclusion. But today’s...
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Chris Hayes, News Host at MSNBC, will be leading a dynamic discussion focusing on philanthropy’s role in enabling all U.S. citizens to engage more deeply in the information they need to participate in democracy. How can foundations support the...
Despite effective treatments and increased testing, HIV is still a threat in New York City — but there are promising initiatives to increase the number of individuals who know their status and receive timely medical care and related support. The NYC...
Thousands of young New York City immigrants -- many of them high school students -- waited on line on August 15 to begin the process of applying for deportation deferrals under President Obama’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). While...
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A program presented by Philanthropy Connects , the public policy committee of Philanthropy New York, together with The Blue Ridge Foundation , The Brooklyn Community Foundation , and The New York Community Trust . WHO SHOULD...
Monday, December 13, 2010 - 2:00pm to Tuesday, December 13, 2011 - 5:00pm
A Philanthropy New York Collaborative Program , presented with the Donors' Education Collaborative , The New York Juvenile Justice Initiative and the Black Male Donor Collaborative . WHO SHOULD ATTEND: All...
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A Philanthropy New York Members Briefing, sponsored by the Nathan Cummings Foundation , Open Society Foundations , and Surdna Foundation , with Lambent Foundation and CrossCurrents Foundation . WHO SHOULD ATTEND : Private and public...
Nonprofits and the education system are filling the pipeline for the fastest growing tech sector in the U.S. — New York City. Join our panel for a conversation about the ubiquity of apps, social networks and all other kinds of digital media, with a...
For decades, low-and middle-income workers' wages and benefits have failed to keep up with an ever-increasing cost of living, decreasing the social well-being of millions. Income and wealth disparities have become severe and corrosive to the dream...
Media Impact Funders recaps our PNY event on the fraught relationship between democracy and media and the critical role foundations play in ensuring that our media system serves our democracy.