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Mother-Child Separations Among Homeless and Housed Families Receiving Public Assistance in New York CityWe examined the incidence, characteristics, and predictors of separations of children from mothers in 543 poor families receiving public assistance, 251 of whom had experienced homelessness during the previous 5 years. Forty-four percent of the homeless …
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NYU Wagner Labor Initiative Welcomes New Senior Fellow to Support State and Local Labor EnforcementThe NYU Wagner Labor Initiative is proud to announce that Jessica Looman has joined the Initiative as a senior fellow. Looman has served in both state and federal government roles, including most recently as the Administrator of the U.S. Department of …
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NYU Wagner Graduate to Run Large NYC HospitalA highly accomplished alumna of NYU Wagner will soon take charge of a major New York hospital: Jaclyn Mucaria (MPA 1985) ascends to President of New York-Presbyterian/Queens as of August 1. Ms. Mucaria has been the hospital’s Chief Operating Officer since …
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Congenital Fibrosarcoma and History of Prenatal Exposure to Petroleum Derivatives.Congenital fibrosarcoma (CFS) is a rare fibrous tissue malignancy that usually presents in the first few years of life. It is unique among human sarcomas in that it has an excellent prognosis. We describe a temporal clustering of a number of cases of CFS …
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NYU Wagner’s Class of '19 Urged to ‘Dream Big’ at City Center Convocation CeremonyRichard Buery , who led one of New York City’s biggest policy initiatives of recent years—the Pre K for All initiative—told NYU Wagner’s graduating students to push through any deep-seated doubts they may harbor and “dream big” about tackling major public …
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The street level built environment and physical activity and walking: Results of a predictive validity study for the Irvine Minnesota InventoryThe Irvine Minnesota Inventory (IMI) was designed to measure environmental features that may be associated with physical activity and particularly walking. This study assesses how well the IMI predicts physical activity and walking behavior and develops …
Capstone Projects
Evaluation of an electronic health systemThe Wireless Access for Health Initiative (WAH) is a public-private partnership started in 2009 to improve local health governance and access to quality data by health managers, local chief executives, and policymakers in the Philippines. Bringing …
Capstone Projects
Identifying growth potential and service gaps for New York City area food and nutrition servicesGod’s Love We Deliver, a NYC-based, nonsectarian food and nutrition services nonprofit, is experiencing rapid growth. The organization is considering expanding existing services to new counties and new primary diagnoses, while looking to close gaps in …
Capstone Projects
Supporting New York City’s immigrant job seekersThe New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS) seeks to ensure that every entrepreneur and jobseeker in NYC has the resources needed to succeed and thrive. Workforce1, a key service of SBS, prepares and connects qualified candidates to job …
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Communicating the contribution: a plan to leverage social services dataSince 1986, Harlem Congregations for Community Improvement (HCCI) has helped Harlem residents rebuild and sustain their community by providing economic development and empowerment opportunities. Focusing on the Bradhurst neighborhood, HCCI develops …
Capstone Projects
A Comparative Analysis: Clinical Outcomes and CostBronx Community Health Network (BCHN) is a nonprofit organization and federally qualified health center that sponsors fifteen community and school-based health centers in the Bronx. Seeking to improve community health care in a cost effective manner, the …
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Dean Glied talks Trump's executive order on Obamacare with National Post RadioListen to Dean Sherry Glied discuss President Trump's recent executive order on the Affordable Care Act with Anthony Furey of National Post Radio in …
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To become a better writer, it’s the thought that countsFor NYU Wagner’s Thom Blaylock , good writing comes in many guises, even splattered by misplaced commas and misspelled words. A Clinical Assistant Professor of Public Policy, he has taught communications at Columbia University and worked as an editor, …
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Accepting Your Offer US citizens and permanent residents should file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible at fafsa.ed.gov. List "New York University" as a recipient and include our federal school code number 002785 when completing your …
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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: Mahima Sharda (MPA 2022)What motivated you to attend the Wagner School of Public Service? There are, of course, so many reasons – being able to live in New York, the incredible faculty, and the unique classes on offer – but I think that one “eureka” moment came sometime while I …
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Social Change LeadershipJennifer Dodge, Amparo Hofmann-Pinilla, Angela Beard and Caitlin Murphy, February 2013. Beyond Foundation Funding: Revenue-Generating Strategies for Sustainable Social Change. Ospina, Sonia. Leadership for Social Change: Contributions for a Contemporary …
Capstone Projects
Preventive Health and Education Needs for the Elderly of New York CityThe Capstone team was asked by the Medical and Health Research Association (MHRA), in collaboration with the Council for Senior Centers and Services (CSCS), to conduct research about the New York City aging population, with a particular focus on three …
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The Role of Brooklyn Congregations in Providing Social Services to ChildrenACT* (Action by Congregations Together) for Children is a Brooklyn-based grassroots organization that seeks to mobilize congregations from all faiths to become advocates for childrens issues. The Capstone team researched the needs of Brooklyn children in …
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Preventive Health and Education Needs for the Elderly of New York CityThe Capstone team was asked by the Medical and Health Research Association (MHRA), in collaboration with the Council for Senior Centers and Services (CSCS), to conduct research about the New York City aging population, with a particular focus on three …
Capstone Projects
The Role of Brooklyn Congregations in Providing Social Services to ChildrenACT* (Action by Congregations Together) for Children is a Brooklyn-based grassroots organization that seeks to mobilize congregations from all faiths to become advocates for childrens issues. The Capstone team researched the needs of Brooklyn children in …
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Development of a Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Compliance PlanThe Center for Urban Community Services (CUCS) provides supportive housing and social services, including job-training and placement, technical assistance, and case management, as well as on-site health assessment, psychiatric services, and substance …