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Carnegie Corporation Awards $5 Million to New York City Public L...

PND - Philanthropy News Digest  Wed, 12/28/2011 - 00:20

The grant will be used to expand services and resources across each of New York City's three library systems and to strengthen the long-standing partnership between the region's public libraries and public schools....


 

An Airbnb Tour of New York City

NYT > Your Money  Fri, 11/11/2011 - 16:46

Ron Lieber’s observations and photos from a week of staying in apartment rentals and shares.


 

New York City Opera to Leave Lincoln Center

PND - Philanthropy News Digest  Tue, 05/24/2011 - 23:20

In an effort to keep its doors open, the cash-strapped New York City Opera has announced that it will move out of Lincoln Center, cut its staff, and scale back next season's performance schedule....


 

Foundation Launched to Spur Giving to Los Angeles Public Schools

PND - Philanthropy News Digest  Tue, 02/22/2011 - 00:20

Modeled after the Fund for Public Schools in New York City, the Los Angeles Fund for Public Education will give donors a say in how their contributions are used....


 

Wall Street Giving Picks Up

PND - Philanthropy News Digest  Sat, 01/29/2011 - 00:20

For the first time in three years, New York City-based nonprofit organizations are starting to see an increase in donations from Wall Street executives....


 

Meet NYC's new chief digital officer

Marketplace  Mon, 01/24/2011 - 15:37

Rachel Sterne, the new chief digital officer of New York City, talks with Kai Ryssdal about what her role is and how she plans to make the Big Apple more digital savvy.


 

Guggenheim, YouTube Launch Online Video Contest

PND - Philanthropy News Digest  Fri, 06/18/2010 - 23:20

Through July 31, YouTube users may submit new or existing videos created within the last two years to the YouTube Play channel, with up to twenty to be exhibited at the Guggenheim Museum in New York City in October....


 

Tuesday Reading: The New Calculus of Seat Upgrades

NYT > Your Money  Tue, 05/11/2010 - 09:22

The new calculus of using frequent-flier miles, a new discount retailer opens in New York City and other consumer-focused items from The Times.


 

Duke Medicine Receives $10.2 Million for Translational Cell Ther...

PND - Philanthropy News Digest  Tue, 03/23/2010 - 09:20

The grant from the New York City-based Robertson Foundation will enable the center to focus on advancing Duke's cell therapy research and treatment programs for children and adults with cancer, cerebral palsy, stroke, and brain injuries suffered at birth.


 

Unemployment Hits 10.3% in New York City

NYT > Your Money  Fri, 09/18/2009 - 01:27

Continuing layoffs on Wall Street drove the city’s jobless rate to a 16-year high in August.