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Remaking Minnie Street: The impacts of urban revitalization on crime and pedestrian safetyUrban design is frequently identified as a tool to reduce crime and improve traffic safety in urban neighborhoods. In this “before” and “after” evaluation, we assess a major urban revitalization in the Minnie Street neighborhood in Santa Ana, California, …
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A Case Study on Best Practices for Out of School Time Intermediary OrganizationsThe After-School Corporation (TASC) Capstone team conducted case studies of six cities that were representative of the diversity of intermediary organizations currently engaged in systems building across the nation. The following intermediaries were …
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Creating the Next Generation of Leaders through Quality Academic Instruction and Cultural Immersion When Jeff Robinson (MPA-PNP) learned that he could use his former experiences inside the classroom to eliminate learning loss and create a pipeline for student success from middle school to high school in his hometown, he knew he had the opportunity to …
Capstone Projects
NYC Health and Hospitals CorporationThe resident worked on several projects, the most rewarding of which was the business plan for proposed outpatient rehabilitation services at the Coler- Goldwater Specialty Hospital and Nursing Facility, which has historically provided only in-patient …
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Best Practices and Economic Development Opportunities in Water ManagementGreater New Orleans, Inc. (GNO, Inc.) was charged by the State of Louisiana to coordinate the development of a new municipal water management system for the City of New Orleans and portions of its adjacent suburbs. In conjunction with this endeavor, the …
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Public Coverage of Postpartum Services for ImmigrantsRachel Fabi, Katherine Narváez Mena, Arielle Desir, Margaret White, Laura Wherry, Maria Steenland …
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Health Plus PHSP, Inc.At Health Plus, one of New York Citys largest managed care organizations, the resident worked on several organizationwide projects, including implementing a performance improvement program. The goal of the program is to develop a culture of continuous …
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Silvercrest Extended Care FacilityThe resident rotated through all departments as mandated by the NYS Department of Health and worked directly with the Administrator and all department heads. Her residency duties involved observing the day-to-day functions of departments, attending upper …
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Harlem Hospital CenterDuring her first rotation, the resident participated in the advanced access program, in which she took an active part by collecting data, monitoring progress, and contributing to possible action plans to reduce appointment wait times. In the process of …
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Harlem Hospital CenterAt Columbia Affiliation, Harlem Hospital Center, the resident had the opportunity to observe several departments and worked primarily in Faculty Practice and the Medicine Clinic. One of the residents major projects involved the Advanced Access …
Capstone Projects
System Analysis: Examination of Billing ProceduresLeake & Watts Services, Inc., a private, not-for-profit, child-care agency based in Yonkers requested a Capstone team review and make recommendations regarding their internal billing services. The annual budget for Leake and Watts has nearly doubled in …
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Women at the Gay Mens Health CrisisGay Mens Health Crisis (GMHC), New York Citys oldest not-for-profit AIDS advocacy and service organization, engaged the Capstone team to analyze current program policies and procedures. The team designed a three-pronged project comprised of diverse …
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A Study in Retention and Employee MoraleLeake & Watts, a private, nonprofit agency based in Yonkers, provides social services to vulnerable children and families in New York with the goal of preserving familial relationships and connectedness to the community. Leake & Watts is experiencing …
Capstone Projects
The Effectiveness of State Policy on Brownfields RedevelopmentBrownfields are abandoned or underutilized properties ? typically former industrial or commercial sites ? that are possibly contaminated. They currently pose an economic burden; however, they offer an opportunity for cities and states to grow their …
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St. Luke's Hospital Redevelopment: Understanding the Risks of Federal Historic Tax Credits in a MultiPhase RedevelopmentEnterprise Community Investment, Inc. has invested in a senior affordable housing project, St. Luke's Hospital, located in Cleveland, Ohio. The project will be completed in three phases and will utilize both LowIncome Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) and …
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AVs in NYC: A Policy FrameworkWhile the reality of autonomous vehicles in New York City remains several years away, this timeline grants us the opportunity to set up a policy model for equitable, safe and accessible mobility. Although AVs are regulated for safety and efficacy within …
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FALL 2022 LEAD AND PARKE FELLOWSJahmair Stewart is a full-time MPA-PNP candidate specializing in Public Policy Analysis at NYU Wagner. Previously, he received his BA in communications from Georgia State University. As he pursues his Master’s, Jahmair works as a graduate assistant at NYU …
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"Improving Albany" Takes Center Stage at NYU Wagner ForumThe question of what to do about New York’s indictment-prone State Legisature took center stage at an all-day conference at NYU Wagner on April 30 entitled “Improving Albany: A Path to Greater Effectiveness.” The forum's galaxy of participants — Manhattan …
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Alumni Spotlight: Nikhel Taurani (MPA 2022)With his passion for healthcare investment, Nikhel reflects on his experience with Wagner’s MPA, Health Policy and Management program as well as his new role as an omni channel marketing consultant with Indegene. What motivated you to attend the Wagner …
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FALL 2021 DEMOCRACY FELLOWSAaron Posner is an MPA-PNP candidate specializing in Advocacy and Political Action. He is a passionate advocate in issues around incarceration and immigration, and is a strong proponent of the power of organizing. Among other community organizing efforts, …
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Alumni Spotlight: Joi J. Rae (MPA-PNP 2018)Joi J. Rae (MPA-PNP 2018), director of special projects and strategic partnerships, Stand Up America We'd love to learn more about your journey in civic engagement and political action. What drew you to this field? I come from a family of immigrants who …
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“Debates of the Century” Features Snowden and Zakaria on National SecurityThe final installment of the spring 2016 “Debates of the Century @NYU Wagner” series was a marquee event held on April 26 at the TimesCenter featuring former NSA analyst and whistleblower Edward Snowden (via live video feed from Moscow) and CNN’s Fareed …