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Dance Worker Digest | July 2024
This month's Dance Worker Digest topics cover research on livelihoods of artists across New York State, community-centric fundraising, and disability data as well as career counseling for immigrant artists and reduced fee MetroCards.…
Advocacy Alert: Shape Racial Equity in NYC Government: Submit Feedback on CORE’s Community Equity Priorities
Shape Racial Equity in NYC Government: Submit Feedback on CORE’s Community Equity Priorities The NYC Commission on Racial Equity (CORE) recently released its draft Community Equity Priorities. These Community Equity Priorities will inform Racial Equity Plans that all city agencies must adhere to. Please join Dance/NYC by submitting public feedback by August 16 to shape racial equity in…
We did it! Thank your Council Member for $53M Restoration for Arts and Culture
Thank your Council Member for $53M Restoration for Arts and Culture After months of negotiation, the City Council has adopted the 2025 Budget, which includes a full $53 million restoration to arts and culture funding. With this restoration, countless arts organizations across the city can continue to uplift and empower our communities. This would not have been possible without the advocacy…
Dance Worker Digest | June 2024
This month's Dance Worker Digest topics cover city zoning reforms, legislation to end broker fees in NYC, a new federal rule on web accessibility, and visa petition changes.…
Testimony to City Council Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection Hearing
Submitted to the City Council Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection on June 14, 2024…
Prepared by Melinda Wang, Research and Advocacy Manager of Dance/NYC…
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Testimony to Cultural Affairs Committee FY 2025 Budget Hearing
Submitted to the Cultural Affairs Committee FY 2025 Budget Hearing on May 21, 2024…
Prepared by Candace Thompson-Zachery, Co-Executive Director of Dance/NYC…
Advocacy Alert: What’s Your Vote Plan? New York’s Primary Election is June 25
What’s Your Vote Plan? New York’s Primary Election is June 25 On Tuesday, June 25, New Yorkers across the city and state will vote in the Primary Election. If you are registered to vote with a political party, you can decide who your party’s nominee will be in November’s general election. What’s your vote plan? Check your voter registration status. The last day to register to vote is…
