HSC in the News

City Watch – WBAI-FM, July 7, 2012

Allison Sesso joined City Watch to discuss the city budget.

Evening News - WBAI-FM, March 28, 2012

HSC's Executive Director Michael Stoller talks about the recent restorations in the state budget. Although some restorations were made, most people won't see any improvement.
You can listen to the show and Michael's interview at 20:00 here .

Evening News – WBAI-FM, Jan 18, 2012

HSC Deputy Executive Director Allison Sesso joined WBAI Radio 99.5FM Evening News to discuss the recent impact of budget cuts on NY human services, the Governor's FY13 Executive Budget, and HSC's report: "A Lose-Lose Proposition: The Economic Impact of Lost Human Services in New York State". You can listen to the show and Allison's interview at 15:30 here.

City Watch – WBAI-FM, Nov 19, 2011

Michael Stoller and Allison Sesso joined City Watch to discuss Who Cares? I Do., HSC's grassroots effort to make the government accountable to the needs of all New Yorkers. Who Cares? I Do. raises awareness of the impact funding cuts will have on New York's individuals, families, communities, and economy.

Nicole Sandler – Radio or Not!, May 11, 2011

Nicole speaks with the president of Florida Atheists and Secular Humanists about their Rapture Party on May 21 and the intrusion of religion in politics; Allison Sesso of the Human Services Council of NYC about OnMay12.com; and Huffington Post's Ryan Grim about the insanity of Alan Simpson and his catfood commission findings.

Click here to listen to Allison Sesso's interview

Click here to download the full April 11 program, or listen online at radioornot.com.

Be Our Guest: When Assisting Agencies That Helped After Hurricane Sandy, Don’t Forget the Nonprofits - The New York Daily News, April 29, 2013

The New York Daily News has published an op-ed co-authored by Senator Eric Adams and HSC’s Executive Director Michael Stoller about the important role of nonprofits in Hurricane Sandy relief and recovery efforts, as well as the need to prepare and fund nonprofits to assist in future disaster recovery efforts.

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The Un-Cola - New York Nonprofit Press, January 24, 2013

"Considerably less popular was the Governor's proposal to once again defer Cost of Living Adjustments (COLAs) for human service providers...>>>"

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In Sandy’s Wake, Charities That Serve Region’s Poor Face Harder Task - The Chronicle of Philanthropy, December 2, 2012

New York City’s nonprofits are planning to gather in January to discuss ways that government and philanthropy can bolster nonprofits so they can do more to help move city residents out of poverty. Thanks to Superstorm Sandy, that conversation has taken on new urgency.

To read the full article in the Chronicle of Philanthropy, please click here.

NYC Restore Will Provide One-Stop Locations for City Recovery Services - MikeBloomberg.com, November 13, 2012

"Mayor Bloomberg today launched NYC Restore, a comprehensive effort to connect residents and businesses impacted by Hurricane Sandy with financial, health, environmental, nutritional and residential services, as well as Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) reimbursement processing. The initiative consists of seven.....>>>"

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HSC Updates List of Storm-Related Resources - New York Nonprofit Press, November 8, 2012

"The Human Services Council has updated its list of storm-related resources, including information on.....”
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Sandy's Impact on Nonprofits - New York Nonprofit Press, November 2, 2012

"Approximately three-quarters of local nonprofits have had their ability to provide services to clients impacted by Superstorm Sandy, according to a survey conducted by Human Services Council of New York. As of 11/1, two-thirds of the 382 organizations responding to the survey reported that they.....”

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Nonprofits to Assist National Guard & FEMA in Delivering Million Meals - New York Nonprofit Press, November 1, 2012

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has announced that the National Guard and FEMA will be working with manjor local nonprofits to deliver one million meals and bottled water to New Yorkers in areas affected by Hurricane Sandy. Delivery to parts of Lower Manhattan, affected areas in Brooklyn and Queens, including the Rockaways will start today.

After days without powers, the most immediate need for many New Yorkers is food and water and the state is working aggressively to address this need.” said Governor Cuomo. “The first plane into JFK this morning was from FEMA, carrying supplies and personnel we requested. New York state will continue to deploy all our resources in response to Hurricane Sandy and adjust to the needs and concerns of New Yorkers so that we can ensure a safe and speedy recovery.

To see the full article in the New York Nonprofit Press, please click here.

HSC Offers List of Storm-Related Resources - New York NonProfit Press , November 1, 2012

"As New York recovers from Hurricane Sandy, nonprofits are mobilizing to assist in immediate recovery efforts and to coordinate long-term strategies to help people rebuild. The Human Services Council (HSC) has been working with government, its members, and others to ...."

To see the full article in the New York Nonprofit Press, please click here.

HSC & Governor Seek Info on Storm's Impact on NP Capacity - New York Non Profit Press, October 31, 2012

"The Human Services Council (HSC) is working with the Governor Andrew Cuomo's Office to assess the impact of "Superstorm Sandy" on the nonprofit sector's ability to provide services...."

To see the full article in the New York Nonprofit Press , please click here.

HSC Hosts a "Conversation" with Council Finance Chair Recchia - New York Nonprofit Press, June 8, 2012

The NYNP gives an overview on HSC's event, a "Conversation" with Council Finance Chair Recchia.

To see the full article in the New York Nonprofit Press, please click here.

N.Y. Will Soon Require Many Charities to Justify High CEO Pay - Chronicle of Philanthropy, May 27, 2012

"New state regulations in New York would force some charities that pay executives more than $199,000 to seek permission from the state to continue offering those salaries..."

To see the full article in the Chronicle of Philanthropy, please click here.

Human Services Are Good for the Economy - New York Nonprofit Press, May 7, 2012

"Human services are good for the economy! Programs such as child care and youth services, senior services and nutrition programs remove barriers to employment and make it possible for people to remain in the workforce. And, the nonprofit human sector is a major source of employment itself, employing almost a half million people in the City. Those were the findings of two new reports by the Human Service Council of New York (HSC) and the Fiscal Policy Institute (FPI)..."

To see the full article in the New York Nonprofit Press, please click here.

Bloomberg Budget Fails to Restore Massive Service Cuts - New York Nonprofit Press, May 4, 2012

Our Policy Analyst Shana Mosher's budget summary is featured in the latest New York Non Proft newsletter.

To read the article in the New York Nonprofit Press, please click here.

Governor Appoints Barrett InterAgency Coordinator for Nonprofit Services - New York Nonprofit Press, May 1, 2012

Michael Stoller expresses his views on Fran Barrett, the new InterAgency Coordinator for the Not-for-Profit Services, and the importance of a coordinator who relates to the challenges facing the sector.

To continue reading the article in the New York Nonprofit Press, please click here.

Human Services Cuts Undermine Women's Attempts to Move Out of Poverty - Examiner, April 11, 2012

"A recent report by the Human Services Council of New York (HSC) finds that a confluence of federal, State and city budget cuts will have a drastic impact on women, their families and their communities."

To continue reading the article in the Examiner, please click here.

State Budget Deal Satisfies Low Expectations - New York Nonprofit Press, Mar 28, 2012

"Human service providers and advocates appear to be viewing preliminary details of a State budget agreement that provides no across-the-board increases in funding to meet rising costs - but few new spending cuts - as relatively positive..."

To continue reading the article in the New York Nonprofit Press, please click here

Domestic Violence Homicides Up 24% in NY, But Services for Victims Still Cut by $3 Million - Alternet, Mar 15, 2012

Our General Counsel, Michelle Jackson, wrote a piece on domestic violence. "Halfway through March, Women’s History Month, women’s issues seem at the forefront of political conversations. Unfortunately, one subject getting less attention is the lack of funding for domestic violence programs in Governor Cuomo’s Executive Budget."

To read the full post in the alternet, please click here.

The Artificial Line Between Social and Economic Issues: Exhibit A, Andrew Cuomo - The Nation, Mar 15, 2012

"In the very same year that Cuomo was lauded by the left for his stance on gay rights, he was busy implementing a budget that refused to raise taxes and filled a fiscal hole with huge cuts to services. The enacted 2011 budget reduced overall spending by 2 percent from the year before, “largely through cuts to services and State operations, as well as streamlined government actions,” the Human Services Council reports."

Please Click here to see the full article in the Nation.

Legislative Budget Proposals Set Stage for Final Negotiations - New york Nonprofit Press, Mar 15, 2012

"Providers and advocates are trying to get the various pieces of the State budget puzzle lined up after the Assembly and Senate passed one-house budget bills on Tuesday. The bills spell out legislative positions and priorities in response to Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Executive Budget proposal and set the parameters for three-way negotiations leading up to finalization of a new budget due by April 1st."

To read the article in the New York Nonprofit Press, please click here.

Nickel-and-Diming Nonprofits Must End – Crain's New York Business, Mar 11, 2012

HSC's Michael Stoller and Allison Sesso write about the importance of investing in human services program. Their Op-Ed was published in Crain's New York Business.

Please click here to read the full article in the Crain's New york Business.

Council Members Propose Legislation to Prevent Trash Collection Fees - New York Nonprofit Press, Mar 2, 2012

"The plan by the administration to charge for trash pickup is estimated to cost nonprofit groups about $17 million annually at a time when charitable giving is at its lowest levels in four decades." This article can be found in the latest e-newsletter from The New York Nonprofit Press.

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