Nonprofit Service Providers Take on Debt, Mull Layoffs as City Hall Slow Walks Payments

Nonprofit Service Providers Take on Debt, Mull Layoffs as City Hall Slow Walks Payments

By Katie Honan THE CITY | Photo Credit: Ben Fractenberg/THE CITY  At least one major organization has had to shutter, while others are preparing to scale back work and staff because of snowballing financial issues. Nonprofit organizations around New York are still facing months-long delays in getting paid on city government contracts, recently forcing some […]

Celebrating Diwali in New York: A Vibrant Fusion of Culture, Community, and Celebration

Celebrating Diwali in New York: A Vibrant Fusion of Culture, Community, and Celebration

By Mary Campbell As one of the most beloved Hindu festivals, Diwali – the Festival of Lights – signifies the triumph of good over evil, light over darkness, and knowledge over ignorance. In New York, Diwali celebrations have evolved from a traditional, family-centered festival to a city-wide affair that unites communities of all backgrounds, religions, […]

NYIC Launches ‘New York Proud’ Public Art Campaign Celebrating Immigrant Stories across NYC

NYIC Launches ‘New York Proud’ Public Art Campaign Celebrating Immigrant Stories across NYC

Photo courtesy: New York Immigration Coalition New York, NY—Today, the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) celebrated the launch of the “New York Proud” campaign, a public art project celebrating the vibrant and diverse stories of immigrants across New York City. This campaign brings to life the personal journeys of immigrant New Yorkers through a striking […]