Foundation Aid Study

The Institute is conducting a study to assess New York State’s Foundation Aid education funding formula.
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Stepping Away From the Benefits Cliff

This report looks at the policy environment for lowering employment barriers for people with disabilities in New York State.
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Balance of Payments Report

Our 2024 Balance of Payments report looks at the latest available data (2022) showing the differences between how much states gave to the federal government and how much they received in spending.
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SUNY's Economic Impact

SUNY is a key driver of the economic engine of New York State with an economic impact of $31.0 billion in AY 2020.
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Police Shootings of Residents

The Regional Gun Violence Research Consortium examines state-level rates of police shootings and their relationship to gun laws & availability.
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Fostering Success at SUNY

An examination of the use and outcomes of the Foster Youth College Success Initiative (FYCSI) at SUNY.
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Leading on Lead

Read our report on Federal and New York State policies, funding, and implementation of lead service line replacement.
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Marijuana Opt-Out Tracker

View which municipalities have made the decision to opt out of adult-use marijuana dispensaries and/or on-site consumption lounges in their jurisdiction.
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From Our Researchers

Rethinking Our Approach to Active Shooter Preparedness in Schools

October 15, 2024

Lessons from psychology may help us understand the impacts of lockdown drills on students and staff and how to conduct drills in the most trauma-informed way.

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An Overview of PFAS in Biosolids: Part I

October 10, 2024

Biosolids? Sewage sludge? PFAS contamination? Part I of this series on PFAS in biosolids outlines what biosolids are and describes their production and use nationally and in New York State.

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Data Hub

Data Hub

It all starts with data. Access comprehensive New York State statistics as well as continually updated tax revenue data for every state in the U.S.

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Research Areas

Read the latest research and analysis addressing today’s most pressing public policy questions.

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Centers & Programs

Centers & Programs

Explore the Rockefeller Institute's dedicated centers and programs that bring expert research, insight, and experience into public governance and policymaking.

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