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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
Why New York City Needs An Office of Family Well-Being

It’s time to divorce family support services from New York’s family policing apparatus.

June 3, 2026
Urban Matters
Their Finest Hour: How St. Vincent’s Hospital Met the AIDS Crisis

At a time of suffering and despair, a great New York hospital rose to the occasion. 

May 27, 2026
Urban Matters
Managing the AI Onslaught: Nix Data Center Subsidies

Local officials have far more bargaining power than Big Tech wants them to believe.

May 20, 2026