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Lead Service Line Inventories

Ahead of a November 2027 deadline to inventory the material of all public water system service lines, Rockefeller Institute researchers document where things stand in New York.

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Grappling with the Data Center Boom

As proposals for data centers proliferate, some states and localities are pumping the brakes on the tech industry's rush to build out large computing facilities.

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Sharing Information to Stop Mass Shootings

Our report examining 171 mass shootings from 1999 to 2024 offers actionable insights to identify pre-attack behaviors and communications and prevent mass shootings.

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The Economic Impact of SUNY

SUNY is a key driver of the economic engine of New York State with an economic impact of $35.5 billion in AY 2023.

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How Federal Health Policy Changes are Impacting New York State

The most significant health policy reforms since the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will dramatically reshape the healthcare landscape in New York State.

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New York State of Dams

Some of the state's 6,000 dams are in need of removal or modification. Modernizing regulation and policy can facilitate these complicated and costly projects.

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Economic Impact of New York's Disability Service Providers

In 2023, voluntary, nonprofit disability service providers generated $15.6 billion in economic output in New York State.

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Balance of Payments Report

For the fourth straight year, Federal pandemic relief spending disrupts states' typical fiscal relationship with Washington.

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From Our Researchers

RGVRC Member Highlight: Christopher Collins

October 15, 2026

Meet RGVRC member Christopher Collins and learn about his research into incel-perpetrated violence, firearm-related violence, and mental health screening mechanisms.

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Why Mixtures Matter: Data and Regulation of PFAS in US Drinking Water

October 14, 2026

Data from the fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR) show that a third of studied drinking water systems have PFAS contamination and more than two-thirds of those have mixtures of more than one PFAS.

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Data Hub

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Research Areas

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