Milano Graduate School's J.M. Kaplan Center for New York City Affairs will offer seminars, lectures and workshops this fall 2000 designed to promote dialogue and debate on the most critical issues facing New York City. These discussions allow students and the public the opportunity to learn directly from top policymakers, journalists, front-line service providers, business leaders and others.
Events are free, except where noted.
Grogan's book describes how creative, pragmatic tactics for overcoming the nation's urban ills have produced results beyond anyone's expectations, reviving many of America's toughest neighborhoods. The New Mental Health System on Wednesday, October 4 from 10 AM to Noon will address the problem of the thousands of mentally ill adults who enter city jails each year, and the thousands more who are incarcerated in the state prison system. This event is co-sponsored by the Milano Graduate School's Nonprofit Management Program and The American Prospect magazine. Panelists will include William Thompson, President, New York City Board of Education, and others. It is time to formulate government policies that recognize and address the needs of immigrants.