The Queens Museum, Harlem Stage and 44 other groups were chosen to receive aid from Bloomberg Philanthropies for digital innovation. Source: New York Times
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Housing Boss Who Was Accused of Sexual Abuse Now Faces Bribery Charges
By Gotham Rex on March 24, 2021
Prosecutors accused Victor Rivera of enriching himself through kickbacks as he led one of the largest homeless shelter operations in New York City. Source: New York Times
The Many Abuse Accusations Against a Housing Executive
By Gotham Rex on February 10, 2021
Ten women accused Victor Rivera of sexual assault or harassment, but he maintained his position leading an operator of homeless shelters. Source: New York Times
Bronx D.A. Investigates Victor Rivera Sexual Abuse Allegations
By Gotham Rex on February 8, 2021
Victor Rivera, the chief executive of the Bronx Parent Housing Network, one of the largest operators of homeless shelters in New York City, was accused of sexual abuse and financial impropriety. Source: New York Times
Housing Boss Is Fired and Faces Criminal Inquiry After Reports of Abuse
By Gotham Rex on February 8, 2021
Victor Rivera, the chief executive of the Bronx Parent Housing Network, one of the largest operators of homeless shelters in New York City, was accused of sexual abuse and financial impropriety. Source: New York Times
After Abuse Allegations, $2 Billion Shelter Network Faces Scrutiny
By Gotham Rex on February 7, 2021
Mayor Bill de Blasio ordered a review of the groups that run New York’s homeless housing after The New York Times uncovered accusations of sexual and financial misconduct. Source: New York Times
‘Nobody Tells Daddy No’: A Housing Boss’s Many Abuse Cases
By Gotham Rex on February 7, 2021
Victor Rivera gained power and profit as New York’s homeless crisis worsened. Accused of sexual and financial misconduct, he has largely escaped consequences. Source: New York Times
What New Yorkers Need to Know About the Snowstorm
By Gotham Rex on December 17, 2020
The National Weather Service suggested that snow accumulations in New York City could end up on the low end of the initial forecasts of eight to 12 inches. Source: New York Times
New Prize Modeled on MacArthur ‘Genius’ Grants Hands Out $1 Million
By Gotham Rex on October 13, 2020
The founders of a shelter for homeless people seeking asylum and a group that helps college applicants are among five New Yorkers to get $200,000 awards. Source: New York Times
What It Took to Free a Whale Entangled in 4,000 Pounds of Fishing Gear
By Gotham Rex on September 1, 2020
The influx of whales to cleaner waters off New York City has meant that the number of them injured or killed there is on the rise. Source: New York Times
Unemployment Is Rampant. So This Theater Is Giving Freelancers Money.
By Gotham Rex on August 24, 2020
Several hundred workers are receiving $1,000 relief payments from the Public Theater. Source: New York Times
Seeking Shakespeare in the Park This Summer? Turn on Your Radio
By Gotham Rex on June 18, 2020
The Public Theater, prevented by public health concerns from performing in Central Park, has joined forces with WNYC to turn “Richard II” into a four-part radio play. Source: New York Times
Georgianna Glose, a Nun and Activist for the Poor, Dies at 73
By Gotham Rex on May 12, 2020
Sister Glose, who died from complications of the novel coronavirus, ran a nonprofit in Brooklyn and was a whistle-blower in a sex abuse scandal. Source: New York Times