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Welcome to our story hub—a place where every voice, experience, and perspective comes together. Here, you’ll find all the stories we’ve shared across the site, from inspiring journeys and insightful interviews to behind-the-scenes moments and community highlights. Whether you’re looking to catch up, explore something new, or simply get inspired, this is your gateway to everything we’ve been talking about.

  • The Office for the Public Advocate for the City of New York Hiring for Multiple Positions

    Overview: The Public Advocate for the City of New York is a citywide elected official who serves as a direct link between the electorate and city government, effectively acting as an ombudsman, or “watchdog,” for New Yorkers by providing oversight of city agencies, investigating citizens’ complaints about city services and making legislative or policy proposals to

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  • Notes on Our Economy

    After last month’s economic democracy conference at SLU, new ideas and conversations are bubbling up in New York City and beyond. How can we implement some of our best ideas about democratizing our workplaces and our economy? One attendee, Evelyn Wright of Commonwealth Hudson Valley, wrote a blog post outlining her work and ideas and

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  • The New York Housing Conference Seeks Part Time Summer Intern

    The New York Housing Conference (NYHC) is a nonprofit affordable housing policy and advocacy organization. We analyze public policy, educate and convene stakeholders and raise public awareness regarding New York’s need for affordable housing.   We are seeking a Marketing and Communications Intern: To develop an organizational social media strategy, and to improve our overall

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  • Sunnyside Shines Seeks Program Manager, Commercial Revitalization (Queens, NY)

    Organization Description: The Sunnyside Shines Business Improvement District works to promote and enhance the commercial district of Sunnyside, Queens. We provide supplemental sanitation services, district marketing promotions and streetscape improvements to make Sunnyside, Queens a better place to live, shop and work.   Job Description: The Commercial Revitalization Program Manager will help Sunnyside Shines, develop,

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