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Stories

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.

  • Morgan Stanley Graduate Fellowship for Community Development

    The Morgan Stanley Graduate Fellowship for Community Development Program provides an opportunity for nine Master’s Degree students to take a significant role in a high-impact, community-based project targeting a low- and moderate-income neighborhood.  Fellows will receive a $20,000 stipend to serve in a part-time (20 hours a week), ten month (September 1st – June 30th)

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  • Sunnyside Shines Business Improvement District Seeks Executive Director

    Organization Description: The mission of the Sunnyside Shines Business Improvement District (BID) is to invigorate and enrich the economic life of the neighborhood by creating a safe, welcoming and dynamic commercial district in Sunnyside, Queens. The BID is a non-profit partnership of local property owners, business owners, residents and elected officials working together to promote,

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  • Grand Street Business Improvement District Seeks Executive Director

    The Executive Director is responsible for the administration, financial management and day to day activities of the BID. The Executive Director will report to the Board of Directors. Roles and Responsibilities: • Oversee the administration of the organization, ensuring compliance with by-laws, the New York State not-for-profit laws, BID policies and procedures, and its contract

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  • Port Authority/Gateway Seek Summer Interns

    Summer Internship Opportunities: The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offers 12-week paid internships that provide graduate and undergraduate students the opportunity to work with knowledgeable and experienced professionals on current management and engineering projects as well as assignments related to the student’s major. These assignments will include hands-on projects to cultivate technical,

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