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New Playbook Recommends Suite of Policies to Ensure Artists Can Thrive in New York
Today, Creatives Rebuild New York (CRNY), an organization dedicated to improving the lives and livelihoods of artists, released a detailed plan outlining steps New York State and local governments can take to implement policies geared toward supporting artists and creative workers in New York. New York’s cultural sector accounts for nearly $144 billion in economic activity and is powered by 450,000 jobs. Read More
Innovative Leadership in Housing Affordability: Insights from HR&A Advisors’ Directors
At HR&A Advisors, addressing the complex challenges of housing affordability requires innovative approaches and dedicated leadership. Directors Ada Peng and Peter Brewton shared insights from working in housing affordability, emphasizing how leadership means navigating complexities, fostering teamwork, and creating lasting impact. Read More
¡En Conversación! Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Engaging Community and Leveraging International Perspectives
As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re highlighting the experiences and perspectives of Hispanic and Latine/o HR&Aers. We sat down with Andrea Batista Schlesinger, Juan Sebastián Herrera, & Alejandra Cabrales, to learn about how their personal experiences have influenced their professional work as well as what they’ve learned from working with Latine/o communities. Read More
New Playbook Recommends Suite of Policies to Ensure Artists Can Thrive in New York
Today, Creatives Rebuild New York (CRNY), an organization dedicated to improving the lives and livelihoods of artists, released a detailed plan outlining steps New York State and local governments can take to implement policies geared toward supporting artists and creative workers in New York. New York’s cultural sector accounts for nearly $144 billion in economic activity and is powered by 450,000 jobs. Read More
Innovative Leadership in Housing Affordability: Insights from HR&A Advisors’ Directors
At HR&A Advisors, addressing the complex challenges of housing affordability requires innovative approaches and dedicated leadership. Directors Ada Peng and Peter Brewton shared insights from working in housing affordability, emphasizing how leadership means navigating complexities, fostering teamwork, and creating lasting impact. Read More
¡En Conversación! Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Engaging Community and Leveraging International Perspectives
As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re highlighting the experiences and perspectives of Hispanic and Latine/o HR&Aers. We sat down with Andrea Batista Schlesinger, Juan Sebastián Herrera, & Alejandra Cabrales, to learn about how their personal experiences have influenced their professional work as well as what they’ve learned from working with Latine/o communities. Read More
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