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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

Professional development for community anti-violence workers

Children and Families

Supporting family wellbeing and accountable public services

The New Hood

Nothing for Us Without Us.

Recent Publications
Reports
Economic and Fiscal Policy
Introducing a Universal Child Care Cost Model for New York

July 31, 2026
Reports
Children and Families
Watching the Numbers 2026

CNYCA's statistical survey monitoring New York City's child welfare system

July 30, 2026
Urban Matters
In Sorrow, and Gratitude, A Hospital’s Legacy Endures

Years after its closing, the proud legacy of St. Vincent’s Hospital endures.

July 1, 2026

Upcoming Events

February 28, 2024 7:00 PM
Social Justice Movie Night

66 West 12th Street, The Auditorium

Join the Institute for Transformative Mentoring for an exclusive Social Justice Movie night. We will host a screening of Juvenile: Five Stories followed by a panel discussion with credible messengers & young adults from the film.

May 17, 2024 1:00 PM
ITM Spring 2024 Graduation

65 West 11th Street, Room B500 (Wollman Hall)

Join the Institute for Transformative Mentoring for our Credible Messenger Spring 2024 Graduation!

May 10, 2024 11:00 AM
ITM Class Final Project Presentations

6 East 16th Street, Room 1103 (Wolff Conference Room)

Join the Institute for Transformative Mentoring as our current cohort presents their final group projects