Office of Public Affairs

The Office of Public Affairs works to support the strategic goals of the University through communication with the external community and the news media. The work of the Office of Public Affairs is aimed at recruiting an exceptional faculty and student body as well as supporting research and teaching goals of the University. The Office of Public Affairs represents all of New York University's schools and units, working to emphasize NYU's role as a leading research university, both within New York City and internationally.

http://www.nyu.edu/about/leadership-university-administration/office-of-the-president/university-relationsandpublicaffairs/public-affairs.html

Administrative History

The Office of Public Affairs serves as the principal spokesperson for the County on policy issues, countywide issues, and catastrophic events. A division of the Office of the County Executive, the public affairs office was established by the Board of Supervisors in 1999 and formerly was known as the Office of Public Communication and Community Outreach. Other responsibilities of the office include providing staff support for three sister county commissions and providing protocol guidance and economic exchange information for foreign investment in the county.