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Testimony - October 2026
Reimagining On-ramps to entry-level jobs in an AI-Powered eraIn this testimony before the New York City Council, editorial and policy director Eli Dvorkin explains how AI is reshaping access to entry-level jobs in NYC and identifies steps city leaders can take to retain these pathways to economic mobility.
impact - September 2026
CUF Directly Inspires New Pilot Program Offering Free OMNY Cards to CUNY StudentsFor nearly a decade, CUF has championed free transit cards for CUNY students as a step towards boosting upward mobility for New Yorkers. In September 2026, the city announced a new pilot program offering just that.
Report - September 2026
A Portable Benefits Pilot for NYC’s Growing Freelance Creative WorkforceAmid a rise in freelance work, New York City's artists face an urgent challenge: a benefits system still largely built around traditional employment. This report examines the economic changes in the city's creative sector, and proposes a portable benefits pilot to help more working artists build sustainable careers in New York.
Report - September 2026
5 Ideas for Reducing Bureaucratic Barriers in NYCThis report offers five concrete ideas to reduce bureaucratic hurdles that slow government down, increase costs, and make it harder to get things done in New York.
Report - September 2026
Strengthening NYC’s Entry-Level Tech Pathways in the Age of AIThe tech sector remains a vital source of well-paying jobs in NYC, but entry-level hiring for tech positions has plummeted in recent years, impacting college grads and tech training participants. With the first rung of the ladder under pressure in today’s AI era, city leaders should help reimagine on-ramps to tech careers for low-income New Yorkers.
Report - September 2026
Unlocking Public-Private Partnerships to Help Support and Strengthen NYC’s ParksNew York has a long history of tapping public-private partnerships to strengthen vital city services and infrastructure. This report argues that it's time for NYC to develop a new generation of public-private partnerships to support the city’s parks, while strengthening existing partnerships. It offers five ideas for doing so.
