Colby Hamilton, Writer, WNYC News
Colby Hamilton is a general assignment reporter. He originally joined WNYC as a political blogger. He's a proud graduate of the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism.
AG Schneiderman reveals reform program for nonprofit world
Thursday, February 16, 2012 - 02:23 PM
From WNYC's Ilya Marritz:
New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman warned the rules governing New York's nearly $200 billion a year nonprofit sector are outdated and overly burdensome, calling on Thursday for a a broad overhaul of the state's nonprofit laws, aimed at reducing paperwork and strengthening oversight.
"Millions of New Yorkers give their money, give their time, serve on boards, volunteer in not for profits," Schneiderman said at a breakfast hosted by Crain's New York Business at the Roosevelt Hotel in Midtown.
He said that although the sector has grown, oversight and support have not always kept up.
More in:
"The Capitol Pressroom" with Susan Arbetter at 11 am
For show archives, please visit The Capitol Bureau's website here.
About The Empire
Everything you need to know about New York politics and governance. We aim for a ground-up approach to politics, reverse engineered to make the effect just as important as the players and the game they play. From the Long Island to The Thousand Islands, New York City Hall to the Capitol Building, The Empire's got you covered.
Check out WNYC's 2013 Mayor Tracker--the one-stop shop for info about the candidates, issues and trends in the upcoming New York City mayoral election.
Our Reporters
Feeds
Leave a Comment
Register for your own account so you can vote on comments, save your favorites, and more. Learn more.
Please stay on topic, be civil, and be brief.
Email addresses are never displayed, but they are required to confirm your comments. Names are displayed with all comments. We reserve the right to edit any comments posted on this site. Please read the Comment Guidelines before posting. By leaving a comment, you agree to New York Public Radio's Privacy Policy and Terms Of Use.