By Niamh McAuliffe Mehdi Heris, a professor at CUNY’s Hunter College, has dedicated his research to bridging the gaps between science and urban planning. As New York City enters another scorching summer, he wants more people to know about a way to lower indoor temperatures by up to 5.9°F: “cool roofs.” The practice, which involves […]
Join us on June 25th for Sustainability in Every Industry: How the Environment, Innovation, and the Economy are Reshaping Work! 🍃🌏 This mentorship event is in partnership with The City Tutors, hosted at HOPE’s Brooklyn office. Hear from senior professionals on how environmental issues shape their industries — and what that means for your future […]
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11) — A non-profit teamed up with the city to help create careers for hundreds of justice-impacted New Yorkers, giving them careers as bike mechanics. 29-year-old Zarravon Quarry from Flatbush says that at the age of 16, his trouble with the law began. The death of a very close friend moved him to […]
On May 28th, 2025, HOPE partnered with The City Tutors to host a panel and mentoring event titled, “Career Conversations: Insights, Advice & Mentorship from Industry Pros.” Featured in the panel were Emily Eldredge (Microsoft), Beth Campbell (Communications Leader), and Susan Trammell (Church Pension Group), with Teresa Low (Brand and People Builder) moderating the conversation. […]
The HOPE Program celebrated its 40th Anniversary on April 29, 2025 with a landmark gala at Cipriani Broadway, raising $880,000 to continue the organization’s mission of preparing New Yorkers from marginalized communities for meaningful careers in the emerging green economy. The evening brought together program supporters, including elected officials, community leaders and corporate partners, to honor four decades […]
