I’ve seen up close how child care policy shapes whether families can work, plan, and get ahead. Great to spend time with Pat Kiernan on @spectrumnewsny1.bsky.social this morning discussing Governor Hochul’s commitment to building a universal child care system in NYC & NYS. ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...

When child care works, parents can work, kids thrive, and families get ahead. @governor.ny.gov's $4.5B investment builds on proven progress—expanding PreK statewide, moving NYC toward universal 3-K, launching 2-Care, and reaching more families. robinhood.org/news/rh-stat...

Three Kings’ Day is a reminder that hope is something you carry—and something you act on. As we look ahead, the lesson feels clear: pay attention to what families really need, and make sure support shows up in ways that actually help.

When young people are trusted to tell their own stories, something shifts. Changing Minds, an initiative of Community Access, brings together short films made by filmmakers ages 15–25—honest, vulnerable, and deeply human reflections on mental health. Watch and learn: thelmtif.org/news/changin...

Ringing the NYSE opening bell today—the first org to do so in 2026—was a powerful reminder of what’s at stake for NYC families in the year ahead. Too many are working hard and still falling behind. The choices we make matter.

A parent shouldn’t have to choose which meals they skip so their kids can eat. The Poverty Tracker, produced with Columbia, shows 40%+ of New York families with children can’t afford weekly food costs. Robin Hood is increasing emergency food funding by 50% because families need support now.

Pre-K for All worked because the mayor had the power to act—and accountability to deliver. As Mayor-elect Mamdani shapes his education agenda, I hope he keeps that tool. My op-ed in @vitalcitynyc.bsky.social on why mayoral control matters ⬇️ www.vitalcitynyc.org/articles/why...

What is the cost of hunger? Food Bank For New York City's Leslie Gordon joins our podcast to share what hunger really looks like in NYC—and why no one should have to choose between dinner and the light bill. robinhood.org/news/dinner-...

Had a great conversation with John Zito from Apollo Global Management about how philanthropy + private enterprise can team up to fight poverty in NYC. Grateful for their partnership and their commitment to expanding opportunity for all New Yorkers. Join us: robinhood.org/become-a-par...

Yesterday I attended a screening of The Alabama Solution, a powerful new HBO doc from Andrew Jarecki & Charlotte Kaufman (The Jinx). It exposes the Alabama prison system and the bravery of those leading the Free Alabama Movement. Watch Friday on HBO: TheAlabamaSolution.com

No New Yorker in my lifetime has had a greater impact on this City than Dan Doctoroff. Honored to have joined Dan’s official street dedication ceremony yesterday; an amazing legacy for a remarkable man!

Fantastic conversation @clintonglobal.bsky.social this week, where I joined other industry leaders to discuss how philanthropy can meet the moment. We must be a stabilizing force, double down on core strategies, & lean into bold, innovative solutions that fight poverty for the long term. #CGI2025

Today begins Hispanic Heritage Month. At Robin Hood, we honor the strength & contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities that make NYC thrive. Our fight against poverty is stronger because of the diversity that defines our city. #FightPoverty

I’m looking for a new partner in the fight against poverty: Robin Hood’s next Chief of Staff. This role is central to driving our mission, aligning strategy, and working closely with our team and Board. Join me in helping every New Yorker get a fair shot: robinhood.org/careers

Jackie Bezos reminded us that fighting poverty is as much about hope as strategy. Her warmth, curiosity, and belief in every child’s potential left a lasting mark on Robin Hood. My heart is with her family and all who loved her.

This November, we can fight NYC’s housing crisis at the ballot box. The Charter Revision Commission has advanced 4 ballot proposals that would make building affordable housing faster, fairer, and more equitable. My op-ed ⬇️ www.nydailynews.com/2025/07/24/s...

Spoke on "The Brian Lehrer Show" yesterday where I shared why our Charter proposals matter: We need to fix a broken housing system and strengthen our democracy. These reforms will help NYC build more, vote more, and work better for all. www.wnyc.org/story/charte...

Just left Brooklyn Navy Yard with Chymeka Olfonse and Nathan Berger, where @robinhoodnyc.bsky.social supports a CNC machinist training program turning talent into opportunity. From trainees to hired grads—this is economic mobility in action. #FightPoverty

Last night I spoke with @errollouis.bsky.social about the 5 proposals the NYC Charter Revision Commission voted to place on the Nov ballot. These reforms meet the urgency of this moment—accelerating affordable housing and boosting voter turnout. Let’s shape a stronger NYC. ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...

Honored to moderate a powerful conversation yesterday with Melanie Hartzog, Marc Shaw, and Tony Shorris at the @nycfuture.bsky.social summit. Lessons from crisis, ideas for action—and a clear call to center economic mobility in everything we do. nycfuture.org/research/5-i... #FightPoverty

Housing assistance works. Full stop. ✔️ Lifts 150K+ NYC residents from poverty. ✔️ Cuts deep poverty by 62% But 285K families still wait. We know what works—we just need more of it. robinhood.org/news/2025-po... #FightPoverty

Great convo at #BlackstoneNPLF with Amy Freitag on how funders & nonprofits can build real partnerships to fight poverty in NYC. Grateful to Blackstone Charitable Foundation for making space for this important dialogue. Let’s keep building. #FightPoverty

Last week, I spoke at #FRDNY2025 about collective courage and the stories we tell (and are told) about the nonprofit world. Grateful to everyone who made space for reflection, honesty, and hope. #FightPoverty

Yesterday at Robin Hood’s Opportunity x AI Summit, I was inspired by how many people are working to ensure AI creates opportunity for every New Yorker. Let’s keep pushing to make sure AI’s promise is one that lifts everyone up. #FightPoverty

I see it every day in conversations with our partners—New Yorkers are facing shrinking safety nets and deepening instability. That’s why, in Q1/Q2 of 2025, Robin Hood invested $49M in 114 nonprofits serving NYC. This moment demands urgency, partnership, and action. #FightPoverty

Looking forward to keynoting #FRDNY2025 by @afpnyc.bsky.social. Fundraisers are—at heart—storytellers. And we need to celebrate the people who tell the stories of those excluded from opportunity, and the amazing organizations that support them—now more than ever. frdny.org

Grateful to receive the Golden Pegleg Award from @stuyalumni.bsky.social. From East New York to Stuyvesant, my journey showed me what’s possible—and what still isn’t for too many NYC kids. I’ll keep fighting for a city where zip code isn’t destiny.

An unforgettable night. $72 million raised. A city that refuses to give up on its people. That’s New York. That’s Robin Hood. #FightPoverty

Budgets are moral documents—and today, New York showed what we stand for: fighting child poverty, supporting struggling families, and investing in a fairer future. Read my full statement. robinhood.org/news/robin-h... #PolicyFightsPoverty

ICYMI, I joined @spectrumnewsny1.bsky.social's Bobby Cuza to talk about my role chairing NYC’s Charter Revision Commission. Proud to discuss the recommendations we're exploring for New Yorkers to consider this Nov. at the ballot box, from affordable housing to voting reforms, and more.

My latest interview is with @deborahnarcher.bsky.social about my favorite subject and biggest pet peeve: highways! As Professor Archer reminds us, “with transportation infrastructure, history is the present"—and that's not a good thing. Read/listen below! skippedhistory.substack.com/p/the-racist...

Thanks so much again, Professor Archer, for coming on! To learn more, check out "Dividing Lines": wwnorton.com/books/978132...