5 Ideas for a Better NYC

In 2025, New Yorkers will go to the polls to elect our Mayor, Comptroller, Public Advocate, Borough Presidents, and City Council. These officials have the power to shape the City in significant ways, and candidates are likely to make sweeping promises on the campaign trail to secure votes.

United Neighborhood Houses created the 5 Ideas for a Better NYC series to assist candidates to develop specific plans – and to help community members hold candidates accountable for their promises. This series outlines five big ideas every candidate running for office should consider to give all New Yorkers the support they need to live, work, raise a family, and age here.

5 Ideas For a Better NYC is broken down by the following ideas elected leaders should embrace:

• For a Better Child Care System

• To Support Youth and Young Adults

• To Help Older Adults Age in Their Communities

• To Support Immigrant New Yorkers

• For Bolstering the Human Services Sector