CUNY Institute for State & Local Governance

@CUNYISLG

A good governance think-and-do tank crafting research, policy, partnerships, and practices that help governments work for all of us. EST 2013 #CUNY

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Joined September 2014

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CUNY Institute for State & Local Governance@CUNYISLG · Jul 2

A cool (or hot?) new data tool from fellow @CUNY researchers at @Hunter_College "shows how rising temperatures affect different New York City neighborhoods," giving policymakers and planners a tool in protecting our communities against the heat. bit.ly/3TUIT3W

CUNYISLG's tweet card. The NYC Urban Heat Portal, launched on April 15, shows how rising temperatures affect different New York City’s neighborhoods.

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CUNY Institute for State & Local Governance@CUNYISLG · 9 h

While federal job cuts continue, state and local government roles are driving most of the labor market growth, June data shows. @CNBC breaks down the changes across federal, state, and local levels: cnb.cx/3UpuM70

CUNYISLG's tweet card. State and local government job growth boosted the U.S. labor market in June.

CUNY Institute for State & Local Governance@CUNYISLG · Jul 25

New legislation at the federal level is shifting more financial responsibility to state and local governments. @NACoTweets breaks down how counties can prepare and respond to the coming changes: bit.ly/4kVl9YL

CUNYISLG's tweet card. This report outlines how the federal cost shift and spending cuts pose a significant challenge to counties nationwide. It aims to clarify the scope of the potential impact, highlight key areas of...

CUNY Institute for State & Local Governance@CUNYISLG · Jul 24

For our fellow researchers out there: two new tools are making it easier to access granular, standardized data that shows the impact of federal- and state-level policy on their communities. Get the details in @scientificdata: go.nature.com/44XMt2C

CUNYISLG's tweet card. Scientific Data - Introducing CongressData and Correlates of State Policy

CUNY Institute for State & Local Governance@CUNYISLG · Jul 23

A coalition led by the @MassAGO is calling for protections for transgender people in prison, due to a proposed policy threatening to remove correctional staff’s discretion to house transgender women in women’s federal prisons. @hoodline has more: bit.ly/3IDNcyg

CUNYISLG's tweet card. Massachusetts AG Campbell leads a coalition of 13 attorneys general to safeguard transgender inmates' rights in the Jones v. Bondi case against Trump administration policies.

CUNY Institute for State & Local Governance@CUNYISLG · Jul 22

For 50+ years, Bronx-based org @enfoco has been uplifting the work of photographers of color. But this year, the grassroots org is facing the loss of a vital federal grant and the potential for other cuts. @MottHavenNews covers the impact in the Bronx: bit.ly/4lDZsNQ

CUNY Institute for State & Local Governance@CUNYISLG · Jul 18

New research findings from @IchanMountSinai show how flexible-yet-holistic services from the Center for Trauma Innovation helped participants, and their communities, heal from trauma. Check out this latest work from CJII. bit.ly/3ZOTaSU

CUNY Institute for State & Local Governance@CUNYISLG · Jul 16

"It's our duty as chiefs of staff to make sure that we're fully prepared for things at a moment's notice." In local government, chiefs of staff are the glue that keeps policymakers on track. We spoke to @CMSandyNurse's Chief Samori Touré about the job. bit.ly/3Ueq5gg

CUNYISLG's tweet image. "It's our duty as chiefs of staff to make sure that we're fully prepared for things at a moment's notice."

In local government, chiefs of staff are the glue that keeps policymakers on track. We spoke to @CMSandyNurse's Chief Samori Touré about the job. bit.ly/3Ueq5gg

CUNY Institute for State & Local Governance@CUNYISLG · Jul 15

Different states take different approaches to administering—and measuring—services. @WFAE on how North Carolina is trying to bring a data-driven approach to assess and track child welfare services when the system is state-led but county operated: bit.ly/3I3ODpp

CUNYISLG's tweet card. “One of the things we’re going to be able to do is now get data on what exactly is happening for our most vulnerable kids in North Carolina,” NCDHHS Secretary Dev Sangvai said last week.

CUNY Institute for State & Local Governance@CUNYISLG · Jul 13

Pretrial release supports public safety and community stability. @nyccja’s data-backed tool assesses recommendations for release using past warrants, convictions, pending cases, and community ties—and data shows most people return to court. Learn more: bit.ly/3ZT139L

CUNYISLG's tweet card. It’s been over five years since the current release assessment was first put into practice. Here’s what we’ve learned since then.

CUNY Institute for State & Local Governance@CUNYISLG · Jul 11

States are spending more on Medicaid, a trend likely to continue as pandemic aid ends and federal priorities shift with the new administration. @pewtrusts breaks it down by state with 15 years of data. bit.ly/44quLoa

CUNYISLG's tweet card. In fiscal year 2023, the combination of expiring federal COVID-19 pandemic aid, slowing tax revenue growth, and rising costs for Medicaid led to an increase in the share of state revenue dedicated to...

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CUNY Institute for State & Local Governance@CUNYISLG · Jul 10

With his decades of experience in criminal justice policy, research, and reform, we're thrilled to welcome Jeremy Travis to CUNY ISLG as a Senior Fellow. bit.ly/4ldW1xg

CUNY Institute for State & Local Governance@CUNYISLG · Jul 9

2025 crime data so far points to a milestone: the US may hit record-low murder and property crime rates, and the lowest violent crime rate since 1968. Real-time data tools like the Real-Time Data Index are changing how we track safety. Jeff Asher explains. bit.ly/3TdXOWS

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CUNY Institute for State & Local Governance@CUNYISLG · Jul 8

Meet the next generation of civic leaders! The 2025 cohort of our Public Policy Pathways Internship is a talented group of @CUNY students building their skills and making an impact. Read more about them and the work they're doing this summer on our blog. bit.ly/4ltWye6

CUNYISLG's tweet image. Meet the next generation of civic leaders! The 2025 cohort of our Public Policy Pathways Internship is a talented group of @CUNY students building their skills and making an impact. Read more about them and the work they're doing this summer on our blog. bit.ly/4ltWye6

CUNY Institute for State & Local Governance@CUNYISLG · Jul 7

Coordination between federal and local governments is key during disasters. Staffing cuts this year at @FEMA and @NOAA are putting that at risk. As disasters grow more frequent and severe, response capacity is shrinking. @StateScoop explains: bit.ly/4l0XM0H

CUNYISLG's tweet card. Cuts at the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration could hinder state and local government coordination.

CUNY Institute for State & Local Governance@CUNYISLG · Jul 6

Rapid advances in AI technology offer new opportunities for local governments to improve service delivery—but also demand new skills for the public workforce. That’s where @UNESCO’s SPAARK-AI Alliance comes in. Learn more: bit.ly/44gP4Ek

CUNY Institute for State & Local Governance@CUNYISLG · Jul 3

Two lives were lost on Rikers in June, bringing the total to 7 in 2025. Despite plans to shrink Rikers's population, it increased 39% since Jan 2022. These deaths are another urgent reminder of the need to move away from reliance on Rikers. ✍️@nydailynews: bit.ly/3ZOAcvI

CUNYISLG's tweet card. One detainee was discovered in a cell at the Eric M. Taylor Center on Rikers Island. The second, sources said, appears to have gone into medical distress in transit, possibly while heading to an &#…

CUNY Institute for State & Local Governance@CUNYISLG · Jul 1

Creating a trauma-informed ecosystem for both participants and staff is essential for supporting communities healing from trauma. On our blog, see how @IcahnMountSinai's Center for Complex Trauma explored healing in East Harlem. bit.ly/3ZOTaSU