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ANALYZING THE IMPACT OF MARKET VOLATILITY ON SUPPORTIVE HOUSING OPERATIONS IN NYCServices for the UnderServed (S:US) is a NYC-based nonprofit organization that provides housing, employment, skill-building, and rehabilitation services to transform the lives of people with disabilities, people in poverty, and those experiencing …
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Impact of the office of national drug control policy reauthorization act of 2006 on illicit drug useThe Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) Reauthorization Act of 2006 reauthorized the ONDCP as the primary agency of U.S. federal drug control policy. The provisions of this act included a modification of the patient limits imposed on physicians …
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Police and immigration enforcement: Impacts on Latino(a) residents’ perceptions of policePurpose – Recent years have witnessed a national policy shift towards involving state and local police in enforcing US federal immigration laws. Critics argue that involving local police in enforcing immigration law will decrease Latino(a) and immigrant …
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Student-Led NYU Impact Investment Fund (NIIF) Invests in Company That Supports Journalists with Innovative Tools and Resources The student-led NYU Impact Investment Fund (NIIF) has completed its sixth investment, this time backing Rolli , a company dedicated to fostering a thriving media ecosystem by equipping journalists with innovative tools and resources. Through its …
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How the Interborough Express Will Impact Local PopulationsThe Interborough Express project is a proposed transit line that will connect Brooklyn and Queens, running on a right-of-way currently used for freight rail. Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposal envisions a rail line offering subway-like service, with 16 …
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Assessing the Impact of War On ChildrenIn R. Apfel, & B. Simon (Eds.), Minefields in Their Hearts: The Mental Health of Children in War and Communal Violence , (pp. 218-231). New Haven: Yale University Press, …
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Prachi PatelPrachi currently serves as a public sector consultant at Baker Tilly, where she advises municipal clients on complex financial and strategic challenges. Her work focuses on helping local governments align financial tools with broader public service …
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Designing flexible evaluation and performance measurement tools to communicate impactConvergence Center for Policy Resolution (CCPR) facilitates structured dialogue and relationship building between individuals and organizations with conflicting views by identifying shared solutions to urgent social and policy issues. Headquartered in …
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IMPROVING MONITORING, EVALUATION, AND LEARNING TOOLS FOR LONG-TERM IMPACT ASSESSMENTThe Uganda Village Project (UVP) is a nonprofit organization that facilitates community health and well-being projects in rural Uganda. Their programming focuses on access to education and preventative services for HIV/AIDS, malaria, reproductive health, …
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MPA-PNP CurriculumSpecialization Focus Areas Tools and Skills Policies and Issues View courses in Advocacy specialization focus areas …
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The Impact of StateLevel Administrative Procedures on SNAP Participation Rates Among Eligible IndividualsNearly one in eight individuals is enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as the Food Stamp Program. However, only one in three eligible individuals actually receives benefits. Participation rates vary widely …
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Hayes Prize recognizes three recent NYU Wagner graduates for their High-Impact InitiativesThe Frederick O’Reilly Hayes Prize , established in 2005, is awarded annually to individuals relatively early in their careers in New York City government who have led outstanding, high-impact project work. At the 2019 awards ceremony, three NYU Wagner …
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Improving Classroom Quality: Teacher Influences and Experimental Impacts of the 4Rs ProgramThis study capitalizes on recent advances in the reliable and valid measurement of classroom-level social processes known to influence children's social–emotional and academic development and addresses a number of limitations in our current understanding …
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Black-White Differences in Occupational Prestige: Their Impact on Child DevelopmentThis article examines whether differences in parental occupational prestige mediate or moderate race differences in four indicators of child development—reading scores, math scores, Behavior Problems Index, and health status—using data from the Panel …
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At Capacity: The Need for More Rail Access to the Manhattan CBDThis report examines the relationship between proposed transit system capacity improvements in the downstate metropolitan area, the updated post 9-11 job projections for the Manhattan Central Business District, and regional economic growth. It further …
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Community Impact: An Evaluation of the New York Junior Leagues Volunteer ProgramsIn a funding climate where nonprofit organizations are becoming increasingly accountable for quantifying the successes of their programs, the Capstone team developed both qualitative and quantitative criteria that the New York Junior League (NYJL) can use …
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Revisiting Components of Renewable Portfolio Standards and Their Impact on State Renewable Energy GenerationRenewable energy is an increasingly important source of US electricity due to concerns about global climate change, energy security, and fossil fuel price volatility. This study focuses on the extent to which state regulatory policies impact state …
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Wayne Suiter MatamorosWayne is a strategic design leader with over a decade and a half of experience in applying design methods to complex challenges in both the public and private sector around the globe. More recently, Wayne served as the Chief Strategy Officer for …
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Alumni Spotlight: James Stratford (EMPA 2021)James Stratford (EMPA 2021), Executive Director, NYC Young Men's Initiative As the Executive Director of the NYC Young Men’s Initiative, can you share insights into your role and your key responsibilities in day-to-day operations? I am a product of the …
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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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Anti-Corruption Impact Monitoring in the East Asia and Pacific RegionThe World Bank supports a broad range of activities to reduce corruption in the East Asia and Pacific Region. While it has made significant investments, it has limited information about the extent of their impact on corruption levels in Bank-supported …
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Anti-Corruption Impact Monitoring in the East Asia and Pacific RegionThe World Bank supports a broad range of activities to reduce corruption in the East Asia and Pacific Region. While it has made significant investments, it has limited information about the extent of their impact on corruption levels in Bank-supported …