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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.

  • Long Island City Partnership Seeks Project Manager, Department of Planning & Development

    LIC Partnership (LICP) is the local development corporation for Long Island City (LIC). Our mission is to advocate for economic development that benefits the area’s industrial, commercial, tech, cultural, tourism, and residential sectors. The goal is to attract new businesses to LIC, retain those already here, welcome new residents and visitors, and promote a vibrant

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  • Photos: Cooperative Events at Murphy

    By Rebecca Lurie This Thursday, the worker-owned cooperative Action OSH hosted their Grand Opening at the Murphy Institute, celebrating the National Day of Workers’ Health and Safety. Along with allies from the Center for Family Life, United Steel Workers, NYC Network of Worker Cooperatives and the Murphy Institute Community and Worker Ownership Project and elsewhere, this group

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  • FWPA Announces 3-Month Fundraising Training Program

    FPWA is excited to announce Fundraising for Social Impact, a three-month training program for nonprofit leaders. Fundraising professionals will explore traditional and nontraditional fundraising strategies and learn to think strategically about ways to expand resources for their organizations. Participants will work towards creating and implementing a fundraising plan that is guided by social justice values and

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  • Riders Alliance Seeks Community Organizing Intern (NYC)

    The Community Organizing Intern is a paid position. The intern will work with our organizers to conduct community outreach in targeted neighborhoods around New York City. He or she will also learn key media relations and political advocacy skills in coordination with Riders Alliance staff. In addition, the intern will attend monthly formal community organizing training workshops. The

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