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The Value of Open Standards to TransportationIn this paper we present the case for open standards in the transportation industry especially from a business and economic perspective. We show that the use of open standards in the telecommunication industry has helped fuel that industry's growth in the …
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From First-Person Inquiry to Second-Person Dialogue: A Response to the European-American Collaborative Challenging Whiteness… First, they express a desire for more data about how I was seen by my informants of color. They use that point to raise …
Capstone Projects
Making the case for New York City’s age-friendly local business initiative… few years, the New York Academy of Medicine (NYAM) has seen how store layout and indifferent service can make older …
Stories
The Hidden Regulations Behind Streets… graveyard where we’ve abandoned countless lawn mowers, as-seen-on-tv products, and elementary school art projects. In …
Stories
Alumni in Action: Sean Thomas Breitfeld (MPA-PNP)"NYU Wagner's management classes helped me see that there's not as much distance between the more theoretical writing and what I was seeing, experiencing, and doing as an organizer." After attending NYU Wagner, Sean became Co-Director of the Building …
Capstone Projects
Youth in Transition: Ensuring a Future for Teens Leaving Foster CareTeens aging out of foster care often do not have the skills and support they need to become active, responsible citizens. Youth Advocacy Center has developed a curriculum for social-service agencies that seeks to ensure that every young person leaves …
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Seven NYU Wagner Community Members Selected for City & State’s 2025 Queens Power 100 Seven NYU Wagner community members have been recognized in City & State’s 2025 Queens Power 100 , an annual feature celebrating influential leaders shaping the future of Queens and New York City. 9. Grace Meng (Fall 2023 Distinguished Visiting …
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Report Sees Economic Gains in Low-Income Communities From NYC's COVID-era Open Restaurants ProgramNew York City’s outdoor dining initiative drove a 12-fold increase in the dining scene, with more than 12,000 cafes, bars, and restaurants setting up tables on sidewalks or in parking lanes since the program was launched in June of 2020 due to the …
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Teen Pregnancy and Urban Youth: Competing Truths, Complacency, and Perceptions of the ProblemPurpose: To compare and contrast perceptions of community leaders, adults, and youth about the extent of the teen pregnancy problem in five American cities: Baltimore, Detroit, Oakland, Philadelphia, and Richmond. Conclusions: Although few leaders see …
Stories
Alumni Spotlight: Jessica González-Rojas (MPA 2003) … been centered in policy. That's been my goal, and we've seen it happen with some of the most progressive votes taken …
Capstone Projects
Evaluating the Feasibility of Expansion for the Harlem Educational Activities Fund… colleges and universities. In recent years, HEAF has seen an increase in the number of applicants from outside the …
Capstone Projects
The Political and Fiscal Consequences of the Enumeration of Prisoners by the U.S. Census Bureau… where they regularly reside. The past several decades have seen dramatic growth in the U.S. prison population, with new …
Capstone Projects
Echoing Green Fellowship Program EvaluationSince its inception in 1987, Echoing Green has provided first-stage funding and support to nearly 400 visionary nonprofit leaders with bold ideas for social change. With this support, Echoing Green Fellows have created innovative organizations in urban …
Alumni In Action
Owen StoneWhy did you choose Wagner for graduate school? I had a lot of experience in one facet of my career, but I was looking for a program that would help build my skill sets, establish me as a well-rounded professional, and differentiate me from other job …
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The Fair Housing Act Today: Current Context and Challenges at 50… of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) fair housing rules seen by many as critical fair housing tools. The commentary …
News
NYC Housing Commissioner Vicki Been Discusses Affordable Housing Initiative at Urban Policy ForumVicki Been returned to NYU Wagner to discuss her role at the helm the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) and the ambitious city program to build and preserve 200,000 affordable apartment units in a decade’s time. The …
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Student Spotlight: Bryan Matthew (MPA-PNP 2025)… and contribute to creating a space where everyone feels seen, valued, and supported. Leading a student organization …
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Assessing New York's Border NeedsCanada is the United State's strongest trading partner, exceeding trade with Mexico and with the European Union. On land, this trade flows through 22 principal border crossings between the United States and Canada, with 90% of the value and three-quarters …
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Assessing New York's Borders NeedsRapidly growing international trade and heightened security requirements are leading to increasingly congested conditions at the border, threatening the economic competitiveness of Upstate New York. In light of these challenges, the Rudin Center for …
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The Value of Capstone Projects to Participating Client Agencies… program from the students’ perspective, and it has seen significant improvement. But we knew less about whether …
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Dean Sherry Glied delivers testimony at House Ways and Means health subcommittee hearingOn June 6, Sherry Glied, Dean and Professor of Public Service , provided expert testimony before the US House Ways and Means subcommittee on health about the challenges facing America's healthcare system, and whether Consumer-Directed Health Plans …
Alumni In Action
Brittany Edghill… from diverse backgrounds. Throughout my career, I’ve seen how intentional inclusion efforts can open doors, propel …
Alumni In Action
Patrick OwensWhat were you doing before you came to NYU Wagner? What brought you to the EMPA Program, and how did your time at NYU Wagner help you further your career in public service? I had a 30-year career in banking and investment banking. I launched and managed …