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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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Lead Service Line Inventories

As of July 2025, 8 percent of the state's 2,938 drinking water systems required to inventory their service lines (by Oct. 2024) do not yet have an inventory.

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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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Foundation Aid Study

Read the Institute's recommendations for improving New York State’s Foundation Aid education funding formula.

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RGVRC 2025 Annual Report

The Regional Gun Violence Research Consortium report details the research and activities of this diverse network in 2025, highlighting publications, grant funding, public and policy outreach, and media appearances.

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From Our Researchers

The Realities of Rescheduling Medical Cannabis

May 19, 2026

The recent rescheduling order issued by the Department of Justice is an important landmark in cannabis policy, but it creates a new set of policy considerations.

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Understanding Life in the Gunocracy: The Challenge of Addressing Mass Shootings in a Gun-Friendly Society

May 18, 2026

Guns are woven into the fabric of American life, shaping our legal and cultural narratives and the function of our government. Still, there are threads we can pull that can reduce the number of people killed by firearms in mass shootings and in gun violence more broadly.

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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.

Research Areas

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

Centers & Programs

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