Budget Talks: How can the City’s FY 2021 budget shape recovery?
New York City is at a crossroads. The convergence of a public health crisis, an economic crisis of as yet unknown proportion, and a long-overdue national awakening to the reach and impact of systemic racism has led to unprecedented scrutiny of the allocation of City...
#10YearsofPublicWorks: Catching up with the Lower East Side Employment Network
For the third installment of #10YearsofPublicWorks, we spoke with Gaspar Caro, Partnership Director at the Lower East Side Employment Network. In 2006, as developers began looking at the Lower East Side, Chinatown, the East Village, and the Two Bridges neighborhood...
Recap: Our conversation with leaders of emerging firms
On June 4, Public Works Partners brought together Jeanette Nigro of Perch Advisors, Michael Crowley of LaPlaca Cohen, Schillivia Baptiste of Laland Baptiste, and Sunil Narayan of Urbane Development for a virtual panel discussion to share and examine efforts to respond...
Takeaways from our Second Convening of Workforce Leaders
Public Works and the Workforce Professionals Training Institute (WPTI) co-hosted “Continuing the Conversation: Organizational Recovery Post-COVID-19,” on May 20th, the second event in our series focusing on the challenges faced by workforce development organizations...
The Impact of the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s Generation Work Initiative
For the second installment of #10YearsofPublicWorks, we spoke with Allison Gerber, Senior Associate at the Annie E. Casey Foundation and our client for our work on Generation Work. Generation Work is a national initiative spearheaded by the Annie E. Casey Foundation...
Key Takeaways from our Discussion with Workforce Development Leaders
On April 22nd, Public Works and the Workforce Professionals Training Institute (WPTI) convened 55 workforce leaders in a virtual forum to discuss the realities faced by nonprofit providers during this crisis. Participants shared their experiences over the past two...
A Look Back: Transitioning the Home Delivered Meals Program for the NYC Department for the Aging
The NYC Department for the Aging (DFTA) is committed to ensuring that older New Yorkers can age in place while maintaining a high quality of life. DFTA operates the Home Delivered Meals Program, an integral component of their programming, with a network of community...
Tips for a Successful Video Conference
Video conferencing has taken over as the main mode of communication for many who have switched to remote work in recent weeks. While straightforward enough in concept, the world of business video conferencing comes with its own set of rules and considerations. Read on...
New York Expands Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Program
The Public Works Team at the 2019 City & State Above & Beyond Gala where CEO Celeste Frye was one the New York Women of Real Estate honorees Building on decades of work to create a level playing field for public procurement opportunities, New York is...
COVID-19: How Nonprofits Can Continue to Support Themselves and the Communities they Serve
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to rapid changes in how firms and individuals go about their daily routines. As recently as two weeks ago, people were operating business as usual. Now, nonprofits that provide critical services to New Yorkers in need are being forced to...