Elizabeth Glazer

is the founder of Vital City. She has previously served as a federal prosecutor and as the criminal justice adviser to a New York Governor and New York City mayor.

Editors' Note

Overview

Editors' Note

Megan Kang, Elizabeth Glazer Sep. 10 2025

A Rare Remedy to Rikers’ Persistent Brutality

Crime

A Rare Remedy to Rikers’ Persistent Brutality

Elizabeth Glazer May. 15 2025

Holding the Center

Setting the Stage

Holding the Center

Elizabeth Glazer, Greg Berman Apr. 17 2025

What Role Should Nonprofits Play in Cities?

Historical Lessons

What Role Should Nonprofits Play in Cities?

Elizabeth Glazer, Greg Berman Mar. 04 2025

More than a Noble Gesture

History

More than a Noble Gesture

Elizabeth Glazer Feb. 15 2025

The Mayor and New York City Held Hostage

What It Looks Like Up Close

The Mayor and New York City Held Hostage

Elizabeth Glazer Feb. 11 2025

For New York City Crime Trends, A Good Month

Data

For New York City Crime Trends, A Good Month

Elizabeth Glazer Dec. 20 2024

Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch vs. New York City Crime — and Corruption

Police Reform

Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch vs. New York City Crime — and Corruption

Elizabeth Glazer Dec. 05 2024

Improving Conditions on Rikers Island

How Did It Get This Bad?

Improving Conditions on Rikers Island

Elizabeth Glazer, Greg Berman, Martha King Oct. 16 2024

Can Eric Adams Govern Without a Government?

Governance

Can Eric Adams Govern Without a Government?

Elizabeth Glazer Oct. 10 2024

What Kind of NYPD Commissioner Do We Need?

Where Do We Go From Here?

What Kind of NYPD Commissioner Do We Need?

Elizabeth Glazer Oct. 10 2024

Editors’ Note

Public Health

Editors’ Note

Elizabeth Glazer, Greg Berman Oct. 02 2024

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