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State of Awareness: The Effects of State Characteristics on Awareness and Uptake of the Earned Income Tax Credit… for low-income workers to qualify for the EITC, they must file an income tax return. Few studies have examined in-depth …
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Improving FDNY Surge Capacity: Lessons from the Blizzard of 2010The New York City Fire Department (FDNY) is one of the largest emergency response organizations in the world, housing both New York City’s firefighters as well as its 911 first responders. Surge capacity, which is needed to respond to both predictable and …
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Fields of StudyStudents choose two fields of study and must pass a Comprehensive Exam for each field by the end of the second year of study. A core doctoral field ( Management or Public Policy ) Another established field or a customized field. For this field students …
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Management and Leadership SpecializationLearn to craft and execute organizational strategies that respond to dynamic challenges and drive meaningful impact. …
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Getting Started ChecklistNovember Activate NetID Submit deposit [Step 3 in Accepting Your Offer ] Follow instructions from Wagner Admissions for submitting your official undergraduate transcript with the date your bachelor's degree was awarded Complete Free Application for …
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Variation in payment rates under Medicare’s Inpatient Prospective Payment SystemPublished online 2016 Apr 8. Objective To measure variation in payment rates under Medicare's Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) and identify the main payment adjustments that drive variation. Data Sources/Study Setting Medicare cost reports for …
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NYU Abu Dhabi Bike Share and Supporting InfrastructureNew York University Abu Dhabi has enlisted a Capstone team to develop a set of recommendations to encourage non-motorized modes of transportation as viable and enjoyable mobility alternatives for students. NYU Abu Dhabi is in the process of planning both …
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Researchers Explore Role of Transportation Networks During Extreme Weather EventsA new report from a team of NYU Wagner researchers explores the vital role of certain kinds of transportation networks in extreme weather events. The team focuses on the importance of transportation networks that involve the connectivity of rail and bus …
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MUP - International Planning - ChecksheetMUP: INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLANNING I. DEGREE CORE REQUIREMENTS [18 CREDITS] Students must complete or waive the following courses: …
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MUP - City and Community Planning - ChecksheetsMUP: City and Community Planning I. DEGREE CORE REQUIREMENTS [18 CREDITS] Students must complete or waive the following courses: …
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John Billings: Preventing Costly Re-HospitalizationsProfessor John Billings researches the issues facing the healthcare delivery system. His successful project for the National Health Service (NHS) in England set up programs to prevent expensive …
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Ma Fides Talania, NYU Wagner, Named Global First Runner-Up of the 2021 NASPAA-Batten Student Simulation CompetitionThe Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA) and the University of Virginia Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy have announced the “All-Star”winners of the 2021 NASPAA-Batten Student Simulation Competition …
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Urban Distribution Centers: Means to Reducing Freight Vehicle Miles TraveledThe present study examines the model of freight consolidation platforms, and urban distribution centers (UDCs) in particular, as a means to solve the last mile problem of urban freight while reducing vehicle miles traveled and associated environmental …
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Fine particulate matter pollution linked to respiratory illness in infants and increased hospital costsThere has been little research to date on the linkages between air pollution and infectious respiratory illness in children, and the resulting health care costs. In this study we used data on air pollutants and national hospitalizations to study the …
Faculty Profile
Gary FreilichMost recently, Gary was the Head of Content Development and Brand Strategy for the Film, TV and Commercial Production Studio, Alkemy-X where he ran the Branded Entertainment Group. He is still an active consultant for several clients with his partnership …
Faculty Profile
Noelle DamicoThe Rev. Noelle Damico is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Public Service at NYU’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service. She is also a Senior Fellow at the National Economic and Social Rights Initiative, in New York City. She has worked …
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Time to Get Moving: Improving commuter and intercity rail facilities and services on Manhattan’s West SideThe approach to redeveloping the Farley Building and Penn Station that has been presented by Governor Cuomo, Empire State Development, Amtrak and the MTA offers a real opportunity to dramatically improve the facilities and services available to both …
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Student Spotlight: Julian Mura-Kröger (MUP 2026)In honor of Universal Human Rights Month—and Human Rights Day on December 10, which marks the 1948 adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights—we’re spotlighting the Displaced Migrants Action Group (DMAG) , a student-led organization at NYU …
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Peer AdvisorsPeer Advisors Peer Advisors are continuing NYU Wagner students who volunteer their time to welcome new students to the community and serve as resources for the incoming class. In the months leading up to the new semester, Peer Advisors reach out to their …
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Which 'Broken Windows' Matter? School, Neighborhood, and Family Characteristics Associated with Youth's Feelings of UnsafetyYoung people’s fears of victimization and feelings of unsafety constitute a serious and pervasive public health problem and appear to be associated with different factors than actual victimization. Our analysis of a population-based telephone survey of …
Capstone Projects
Impact Review of the Homeland Security Grant-Funded Projects at FDNYThe Capstone team worked with the NYC Fire Department to develop an impact review model to better measure the effects of high-value homeland security grant-funded projects. The Capstone team conducted extensive research on previous studies of impact …
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Arts and Culture Development in Uganda: A Community Needs AssessmentThe Maisha Film Laboratory, a Ugandabased nonprofit organization founded by Mira Nair, trains aspiring East African filmmakers. Since its inception, the organization has trained nearly 300 filmmakers in the disciplines of directing, screenwriting, …
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Accepting Your Offer … US citizens and permanent residents should file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as …
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NYU Wagner Welcomes Laura Kavanaugh as Distinguished Visiting UrbanistLaura Kavanaugh , who served as the 34th New York City Fire Commissioner, has been named the NYU Wagner Distinguished Visiting Urbanist for the 2025–26 academic year. Each year, Wagner appoints a renowned professional in urban policy to guest-teach a …