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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Navigating the Benefits Cliff

The Role of Benefit Eligibility in the Decision to Work and More for People With Disabilities in New York State.
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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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Balance of Payments Report

Our 2023 Balance of Payments report looks at the latest available data (2021) showing the differences between how much states gave to the federal government and how much they received in spending.
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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

Nobody Cares About Us Because We Survived: Perspectives of Community Gun Violence Survivors About the Challenges They Face

June 26, 2024

Lauren A. Magee, a criminologist and health services researcher, examines the emotional and social effects of nonfatal firearm injuries, which occur twice as often as firearm-related deaths.

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The Costs of Gun Violence and How Gun Violence Survivors Navigate Those Costs

June 18, 2024

Gun violence survivors often have to figure out on their own how to shoulder the immediate financial fallout of gun violence. This includes funerals, medical and therapy expenses, and working a job while trying to navigate their trauma and grief. This blog looks at some of the paths some survivors take to help them through these unexpected expenses.

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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

Research Areas

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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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