Open Society Research Looks at New Technology Predicting Recidivism Without Being Racist
Release Date:
09/25/2017
A tool to help predict whether someone who’s been arrested will reoffend does not factor in race. But it could consider convictions.
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Opinion: Powered by Women - Philanthropy in the Age of Trump Needs to Address Gender
Release Date:
09/25/2017
Attacks on women and gender identity have been central to the policies coming out of the Trump White House. To respond effectively, the philanthropic sector, too, must make gender justice, in addition to economic and racial justice, a core principle.
Sustainable Innovation: 5 Questions Every Company Should Ask Itself
Release Date:
09/25/2017
In his book ‘The Way to Design,” Steve Vassalo quotes John Arnold, who taught a course at Stanford in the early ‘60s called ‘How to Ask a Question’: “Each of man’s advances was started by a question….Knowing what questions to ask and how to ask them...
7 Biggest Trends to Emerge from Global Goals Week
Release Date:
09/25/2017
No single story can encapsulate one of the most frenetic and wide-ranging weeks on the global development calendar.
Report Finds Gaps in Access to Opioid Addiction Help on Staten Island
Release Date:
09/26/2017
A report titled, “Staten Island Needs Assessment,” has revealed significant gaps in access to addiction treatment in the borough.
The NYPD's Growing DNA Database Raises Concern
Release Date:
09/26/2017
As the police have gotten more aggressive about collecting genetic material, they've quietly amassed a giant database of DNA profiles without any laws and little oversight over how they can use it.
Cuomo Says Major Budget Changes May Be Needed If New York Loses $2B In Health Care Funding
Release Date:
09/26/2017
Gov. Cuomo said a special session of the state Legislature may be needed if more than $2 billion in federal health care cuts to New York are allowed to take effect on Oct. 1.
Red Tape, Frustration Pushing Out Applicants for Hurricane Sandy Rebuilding Program, Report Shows
Release Date:
09/26/2017
Hurricane Sandy victims have dropped out in droves from the city’s Build It Back recovery program, new data shows.
Health Bill Appears Dead as Pivotal G.O.P. Senator Declares Opposition
Release Date:
09/26/2017
A last-ditch attempt by President Trump and Senate Republicans to dismantle the Affordable Care Act appeared to collapse on Monday as a pivotal senator announced her firm opposition to the latest repeal plan.
Republicans Present Conservative Vision for ‘Dreamer’ Protection
Release Date:
09/26/2017
Three Republican senators introduced a bill on Monday that would offer young undocumented immigrants a path to citizenship, signaling a possible bipartisan consensus on legislation to protect immigrants brought to the United States as children.
Override of Undocumented-Immigrant Bill Falls Short In Westchester
Release Date:
09/26/2017
Lawmakers came one vote short of overriding a veto of a bill that would’ve given protections to undocumented immigrants in Westchester County.
How Much Time Was Spent on Subway? M.T.A. Can Now Tell You
Release Date:
09/26/2017
Was the commute on New York City’s subway this month worse than last month? Did it feel like the trains were running slower because it was a hot and sticky morning? Exactly how many minutes of the day were spent on delayed trains or crowded...
De Blasio Pledged Progress for Schools. For $582 Million, Change Is Slow.
Release Date:
09/26/2017
Even as New York City’s schools opened their doors for the new year this month, the clock was ticking on the future of Mayor Bill de Blasio’s boldest education initiative.
With A New School Year Underway, Hundreds of Teaching Positions Remain Unfilled In New York City
Release Date:
09/26/2017
Hundreds of schools are missing teachers and support staff two weeks into the school year, with many of the openings in high-poverty districts and struggling schools that are typically the hardest to staff, according to postings on a city database...
City Schools Buy Marked-Up Supplies Thanks To DOE System
Release Date:
09/26/2017
City schools pay more for many basic classroom goods than they would at big-box retailers — thanks to an in-house purchasing system set up by education officials.
How Did Marriage Become a Mark of Privilege?
Release Date:
09/26/2017
Marriage, which used to be the default way to form a family in the United States, regardless of income or education, has become yet another part of American life reserved for those who are most privileged.
Westchester Community Foundation Announces Institute for Strong Nonprofits
Release Date:
09/26/2017
The Westchester Community Foundation unveiled the formation of the Institute for Strong Nonprofits, to support nonprofits in Westchester County through convenings, workshops, and leadership development.
A Well-Intentioned City Redevelopment Plan Hits the Skids
Release Date:
09/26/2017
Officials tried to relocate auto mechanics from Queens to the Bronx to make way for a splashy new Willets Point real-estate project. What went wrong?
The GOP Tax Plan: Tough Choices With Limited Room to Maneuver
Release Date:
09/26/2017
Republicans face a daunting challenge as their tax plan comes into sharper focus: They are trying to fit more than $5 trillion of tax cuts inside a $1.5 trillion box.
Bloomberg and Gates Back A $225 Million Effort to Save 100 Million Lives Over Five Years
Release Date:
09/26/2017
The question now is whether more global health funders will turn their attention to helping spread these strategies of prevention to poorer countries.