New York Stem Cell Foundation HQ is a Linchpin for Biotech
Release Date:
05/05/2017
... the nonprofit has become a pillar of the life sciences community through its research on stem cells, which can ...
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Michael Bloomberg Gives $75 Million to Shed Arts Center
Release Date:
05/24/2017
Inspiring creativity, strengthening community and driving economic growth are the three aims of the ambitious new arts center known as the Shed, rising in Hudson Yards. Michael R. Bloomberg donated $75 million to the innovative arts project.
SUNY Tuition to Rise $200 for Students not Eligible for Excelsior
Release Date:
06/23/2017
... to $6,670 this fall, a 3 percent increase. The state's community colleges set their own tuition. SUNY officials said .....
With Support from the Rockefeller Foundation, Urban Design Team Proposes Outer Borough Light Rail
Release Date:
06/30/2017
... awarded $45,000 from the RPA and Rockefeller to address community development and environmental protection in four ...
A Q&A with Sampriti Ganguli, Arabella Advisors’ CEO
Release Date:
07/18/2017
... on the issues that matter most to them, including community and economic development, climate issues, women’s ...
Ford, ConEd: Bronx Children’s Museum Construction Begins
Release Date:
07/24/2017
... of Design and Construction joined elected officials and community leaders in breaking ground for the long-awaited ...
Macquarie Announces $100,000 Social Innovation Award Recipient
Release Date:
08/11/2017
... promotes and rewards new ideas that work to meet pressing community social needs, alleviate disadvantage and promote ...
The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation Provides Support to Sheltering Arms to Open New Building to Serve Children and Families
Release Date:
08/25/2017
... and their families of mixed incomes in the Peoplestown community . As Sheltering Arms’ 16th location in ...
Serving Up Success: Citi Foundation Grant Funds FIU Assistance to Food and Beverage Entrepreneurs
Release Date:
08/25/2017
A grant from Citi Foundation helped Florida International University create StartUP FIU FOOD, an incubator to help new food and beverage entrepreneurs grow their companies with workshops, mentorship and assistance with securing financing.
Nonprofit Supporting NYCHA Adds to Early Fundraising & Programs
Release Date:
08/29/2017
... the 501(c)3, established to support NYCHA operations and community programming, is showing encouraging growth. In a ...
How to Build a Strong Local Food System
Release Date:
08/29/2017
It goes beyond farmers' markets and CSA shares. Before we had ‘local food,’ we just had food. Communities fed themselves with whatever was produced in the region, with farmers selling directly to stores and customers. It was unheard of to truck...
New York City March Held Ahead of President Trump's DACA Decision
Release Date:
08/31/2017
Thousands are marching in New York City Wednesday to defend DACA following reports that President Donald Trump may soon announce the end to protections for 800,000 young immigrants in the United States.
U.S. Is Eliminating Its Arctic and Climate Envoys. What Message Does that Send?
Release Date:
08/31/2017
... worry about the message being sent to the international community . "On the appearance side, I think it definitely .....
Trump's Nominee To Be USDA's Chief Scientist Is Not A Scientist
Release Date:
09/05/2017
... manager for the post is raising concern in the scientific community and beyond about the politicization of science ...
Millions Pledged To Harvey Relief As Rebuilding Starts
Release Date:
09/06/2017
... a Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund through the Greater Houston Community Foundation that has raised more than $34 million. ...
New York City Offers Free Lunch for All Public School Students
Release Date:
09/07/2017
Lunch at New York City public schools will be available free of charge to all 1.1 million students beginning this school year, Carmen Fariña, the schools chancellor, said on Wednesday in the basement cafeteria of a Hell’s Kitchen elementary school...
Ms. Foundation to Philanthropy: Grow Local Economies by Supporting Low Wage Workers and Childcare Access
Release Date:
09/08/2017
... local officials need to take the reigns and steer their community toward economic growth by funding access to ...
Adding Pantries and Spice to New York’s Hungry Neighborhoods
Release Date:
09/12/2017
Over the past year, New York City’s three biggest providers of emergency food have reorganized in an effort to feed underserved communities and get ethnic ingredients to specific neighborhoods.
Opinion: Irma, Harvey and Sandy - We Need a Marshall Plan for Future Disasters Like These
Release Date:
09/14/2017
The federal government should identify communities most at risk of flooding and launch a major infrastructure initiative that creates good jobs for a pressing purpose.
Governor Cuomo Announces New Initiatives to Combat Addiction Across New York State
Release Date:
09/14/2017
Gov. Cuomo announced that a $25 million residential center opened on Wards Island and new recovery centers opened in Queens and the Bronx as well as other steps to treat addictions.