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Transforming Policy in NYC

The Center for NYC Affairs, at the cutting edge of improving life for everyday New Yorkers

Programs

Education

Improving public schools for every child in NYC

Economic and Fiscal Policy

Economic research to improve livelihoods in NYC

Institute of Transformative Mentoring

Mentoring Frontline Anti-Violence Workers

Children and Families

A Better Future for NYC Children's Services

The New Hood

Nothing for Us Without Us.

Recent Publications
Urban Matters
Having Stability Changed My Life

Living in a homeless shelter was depressing and isolating; finding secure housing and caring relationships turned her life around.

May 22, 2024
Reports
Economic and Fiscal Policy
Considering Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILOTs) from Tax-Exempt Hospitals and Universities

May 21, 2024
Urban Matters
Along Newark’s Chemical Corridor, Old Injustices – and New Hopes

In the Ironbound community, the homes of some 50,000 people border, and are interspersed with, industrial sites.

May 15, 2024