Economy Government SHARING THE WEALTH Pataki signs legislation to make Ground Zero contracting more diverse.
Economy ELECTION REDIRECTION: NONPROFITS LOSE CASH On the verge of a close presidential election, many donors are choosing to fund candidates at the expense of charities and nonprofits.
Economy Housing and Homelessness EXPAND AND CONTRACT Columbia University neighbors contemplate a Community Benefits Agreement that could bring open space, jobs and other perks to the area.
Economy Housing and Homelessness NYCHA BUILDING BLOCKED NYCHA RESIDENTS WANT THEIR JOBS A year ago, the New York City Housing Authority agreed to offer public housing residents apprenticeships on agency construction sites. Now the work is set to begin–but the jobs have…
Economy CREDIT UNIONS GET A BOOST FROM ALBANY Struggling to stay afloat, credit unions may soon be able to get government incentives once reserved for banks.
Economy NEW PLAYERS A coalition of private companies working in public education has founded a new industry group to go up against advocates for keeping things public.
Economy BAD DEBT A six-month investigation of more than 10,000 nonprofits nationally found that hundreds have given personal loans to executives and board officers.
