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More than 8,700 children in New York City are grieving a parent or caregiver who died of COVID. Here are some of their favorite memories, and what they wish others…

ByLiz Donovan

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Nov 2022

Education Government Justice Opinion

Opinion: Teaching Kids About Domestic Violence Earlier Will Make NY Safer

“Reaching children at much earlier ages to teach them about healthy relationships and how to identify abuse will provide them with the foundations to safety and resiliency and provide our…

ByLuis Matos 0Comments

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Aug 2022

Education Government

Advocates Push to Center Youth Mental Health as New School Year Begins

At a virtual rally on Sunday, parents, young people and advocates in the city and across the state shared stories about the impact of the pandemic and renewed calls for…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 1Comment

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Apr 2022

Economy Education Government

Summer Youth Employment Expands, But Still Won’t Include Undocumented Students

Undocumented teens cannot apply to New York City’s Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP), which advocates say offers a number of educational and economic benefits. “For some, it’s as simple as…

ByDaniel Parra 0Comments

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Feb 2022

Education Government News

How Will New York State’s Budget Address the Youth Mental Health Crisis?

Youth and advocates are optimistic, saying Gov. Kathy Hochul’s budget takes important steps to expand resources, but that more needs to be done to make up for years of ‘chronic…

ByJulian Roberts-Grmela 5Comments

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Jun 2021

Education Government News Resources

NYC is Expanding Resources for Students’ Mental Health. But Is It Enough?

The de Blasio administration has proposed an increase in spending for student mental health initiatives, but advocates and council members are pushing for more.

ByAbigail Savitch-Lew 0Comments

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May 2021

Economy Education Opinion

Opinion: For a More Equitable City, Provide More Mentorship Opportunities for Youth

‘Investing in mentorship is not just a moral imperative. It is a wise business decision. Bringing in young people disrupts group think, provides a diversity of opinions, develops our future…

ByAlicia Guevara 0Comments

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Sep 2020

Economy

Youth Activists From Queens Fight Child Poverty in Bangladesh

Since its founding two years ago, Efforts in Youth Development in Bangladesh (EYDB) has raised approximately $20,000 to fight poverty and child labor.

ByAnika Chowdhury 0Comments

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Aug 2020

Economy Education

Summer Youth Programs Still Reeling From Funding Cut and Late Reversal

First the mayor moved to cancel SYEP. Then it was belatedly restored. Providers say the rush to get it up and running has made the summer harder than it needed…