New York Civic is a New York based, good governance, nonprofit organization created in 2002 by Henry Stern

Henry Stern

Henry J. Stern ; was a member of the New York City Council from 1974 to 1983 and appointed as the Commissioner of the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation from 1983 to 1990 and again from 1994 to 2000.-Early life:...

, former Commissioner of the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation

New York City Department of Parks and Recreation

The City of New York Department of Parks & Recreation is the department of government of the City of New York responsible for maintaining the city's parks system, preserving and maintaining the ecological diversity of the city's natural areas, and furnishing recreational opportunities for city's...

, and Alan M. Moss, former first deputy parks commissioner.

According to the organization's website, "New York Civic frames and brings media attention to important issues using the Internet, press events, commentaries, public fora, and public testimonies. We also, on request, advise elected and appointed officials on legislation, budget allocation, and management practices." In addition to founding New York Civic, Stern acts as President and head writer of the organization's public policy column, containing articles that are sent to a mailing list comprising people who have requested them. Since 2002 Stern has written over 700 articles for New York Civic. The organization itself also often appears in major news publications.
New York Civic frequently hosts networking events and panel discussions which promote its good governance message.