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Needs Assessment of Chinatown Restaurant Industry Post September 11thThe mission of the New York City Partnership and Chamber of Commerce is to create the business environment necessary to sustain a vibrant economy in the five boroughs of New York City. In the aftermath of September 11th, the Partnership charged the …
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WHO and the Evolving Environment of International DevelopmentAmidst the substantial changes in the international development arena in recent years are calls for greater coherence and effectiveness of global assistance to developing countries. The Millennium Development Goals, with specific targets and indicators, …
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IMPROVING ACCESS IN LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS FOR STUDENTS WITH VISUAL DISABILITIES Ek Kadam Aur, Hindi for “One Step Ahead”, is a nonprofit organization that provides education and skill-building resources to disadvantaged children in India and Nepal. Their High School Leadership Program (HSLP) offers world-class education to high …
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Public and Nonprofit Management and PolicyProgram Overview NYU Wagner draws from its highly regarded Management specialization for the Advanced Certificate in Management for Public and Nonprofit Organizations. This Advanced Certificate offers knowledge and skills related to all aspects of …
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Student Spotlight: Glenda Kee (MPA-PNP)Name: Glenda Kee Hometown: Singapore Program and Specialization: MPA-PNP, International Policy and Management Current employment: Teaching Assistant for UPADM-GP 140 Economics for Public Policy 1. Tell us about yourself: I’m Glenda, a …
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State of New York City’s Housing and Neighborhoods, 2012Six years ago, the housing bubble burst and sent the nation spiraling into the most severe recession since the Great Depression. Today, encouraging signs of recovery—sustained employment growth, rising housing starts, increased numbers of home sales, and …
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Student Spotlight: Semina Kosti-Stavri (MPA/MBA 2026)Semina Kosti-Stavri (MPA/MBA 2026), Chair of Wagner International Student Society (WISS) Can you share a bit about yourself and what inspired you to attend NYU Wagner? I grew up in Greece and moved to New York City six and a half years ago. My passion for …
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UPADM-GP.260
What Really Matters? Leadership with No RegretsIn study after study, people lying on their deathbeds overwhelmingly say they regret five things at their end of their life: 1. Not living a life of authenticity 2. Working too hard at the expense of their relationships 3. Not having the courage to …Publication
Chapter 71: Final Reflections: Participatory Research and the Need for Transformations in a World in CrisisJo Howard, Sonia Ospina, and Danny Burns … Chapter 71: Final Reflections: Participatory Research and the Need for Transformations in a World in …
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NYU Wagner alumna Nupur Chaudhury pens two articles for public health journalThis month, recent NYU Wagner graduate Nupur Chaudhury (MUP, 2009) has co-authored two pieces for the American Journal of Public Health . The first , "Keep the Whole City in Mind," is an essay (written with Dr. Mindy Thompson Fullilove) exploring the …
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Has falling crime invited gentrification?Since the early 1990s, central city crime has fallen dramatically in the United States. We explore the extent to which this trend may have contributed to gentrification. Using confidential census microdata, we show that reductions in central city violent …
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NYU Wagner Celebrates 75 Years of Public Service EducationNYU Wagner proudly celebrated 75 years of public service education on June 12, welcoming more than 200 alumni, students, faculty, staff, donors, and friends for an enjoyable evening of faculty talks, live jazz music, and cocktails. All of the guests were …
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Open NYU: Crowdsourcing Employees of New York University's Department of Public Safety The Governance Lab (GovLab) is a research, training, and experimentation laboratory that focuses on improving peoples lives by addressing real world challenges through institutional redesign. Through the OPEN NYU project, the Capstone team worked with …
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Just Give People Money. But How and When?Just give people money. The idea is as simple as it is radical. At least it was radical until the coronavirus pandemic. With sluggish wages and household savings eroded by the pandemic, many struggling households simply need cash. Giving cash has turned …
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Unlocking the Right to Build: Designing a More Flexible System for Transferring Development RightsA new report by the NYU Furman Center details the untapped potential for NYC’s transferable air rights program, a critical tool for high-density housing development in New York City. Using case study examples, the report outlines limitations to the city’s …
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Race and neighborhoods in the 21st century: What does segregation mean today?Noting the decline in segregation between blacks and whites over the past several decades, some recent work argues that racial segregation is no longer a concern in the 21st century. In response, this paper revisits some of the concerns that John Quigley …
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Doug WhiteDoug shares how his Wagner experience allowed him to merge his interest in local politics with his desire to provide opportunities for underserved populations. What do you do in your current role? I am the Manager for Government Affairs at Cricket …
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Steven FinklerDr. Finkler is Professor Emeritus of Public and Health Administration, Accounting, and Financial Management. He served as Director of the Specialization in Healthcare Financial Management at Wagner for over twenty years. He is an award winning teacher and …
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Community Model for Improving Child Wellness on Staten IslandStaten Island Partnership for Community Wellness (SIPCW) works to identify and address emerging health needs on Staten Island. Through partnerships with the Office of the Borough President and myriad community organizations, SIPCW seeks to mobilize an …
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China is Buying EuropeIt's quite fascinating to see the way authoritarian regimes make use of the possibilities free markets offer to expand their global reach. While the West thought that free trade was going to spread democracy across the world, the opposite seems to be …
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PADM-GP.2213
Immigration Politics and Policy -- Past and PresentThe politics of immigration and immigration policy seem more critical now than ever. Public debates about immigration have roiled nations around the world, and disagreements about how immigration should be regulated, who should have the right to migrate, …Stories
Cradle to Kindergarten… the last forty years and explained that the disparities seen at ages four and five continue through K-12. The …
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The End of an Illusion - The Future of Health Policy in Western Industrialized NationsThis title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived …