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About Us Academics Choices & Enrollment Schools in the Community Portfolio Planning In the Community The Office of Public Affairs Community Based Organizations Facilities Get Involved with NYC Schools Innovations Service in Schools New Schools Campus Governance Offices & Programs Rules & Policies Student Support, Safety & Activities Performance & Accountability	The Office of Public Affairs Office of Public Affairs The Office of Public Affairs (OPA) serves as the Department of Education’s liaison to City, State and Federal elected officials and government agencies. OPA also manages the Department’s legislative agenda and coordinates education initiatives with the Mayor’s Office and other City agencies.	Contacts OPA General Information 52 Chambers Street New York, NY 10007 (212) 374-2437 OPA@schools.nyc.gov Jahmeliah Nathan (Executive Director) jnathan2@schools.nyc.gov Antonio Whitaker (Brooklyn) AWhitaker2@schools.nyc.gov Stephanie Crane (Bronx) SCrane2@schools.nyc.gov Ben Goodman (Manhattan) BGoodman4@schools.nyc.gov Jim Dandeneau (Queens) jdandeneau@schools.nyc.gov Helen Tsang (Staten Island) HTsang@schools.nyc.gov Nnennaya Okezie (City Legislative Affairs) NOkezie@schools.nyc.gov Jennifer Richardson (State Legislative Affairs) JRichardson11@schools.nyc.gov