Tonight! Join us for what promises to be a great conversation on how to foster trust, safety, and respect in interactions between police and the public.
RSVP to join us in-person at the @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social or via livestream: www.gc.cuny.edu/events/strat...
A conversation with a NYS Assembly Chief of Staff from Syracuse. A dive into why case processing times are lengthening. Recaps of our staff's on-air interviews and lectures.
That, and more, in February's Institute Intelligence. Read on🗞️: buff.ly/26jPjvv
Against a blue background, title text reads: "Strategies for a New Era of Policing & Public Safety in NYC." Underneath, a collage of headshots of the moderator and panelists. Event description: "Join leading experts as they examine what cutting-edge research suggests about improving public safety through police-community interactions." Logistical info: "Wednesday, March 4, 2026 @ 6:30 pm. Virtually or IRL at the CUNY Graduate Center in Midtown NYC."
Next week: How can we rethink how police interact with the public in NYC? Experts come together at @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social to dive into research-based strategies for police-community interactions, crisis response, and procedural justice. RSVP to join us in-person or online. bit.ly/4q4mrmF
The incoming folks looking to change the course at Rikers and NYC's jails have a big job. A big concern? The length of time people stay in jail.
As our Michael Jacobson told @thecity.nyc, that some people spend up to 3 years in jails is unconstitutional and leads to jail violence.
Court case delays aren’t just bureaucratic; they’re shaped by political decisions and limited oversight.
Our latest blog explores case processing data from the Safety and Justice Challenge and highlights the importance of data transparency & shared accountability. Dig in: buff.ly/BlPrnTq
Jersey City is tackling a major budget crisis. CUNY ISLG is on the ground floor to help the new mayoral administration across the Hudson diagnose why it happened and chart a new path toward fiscal health.
Between 2016-2024, court filings and dispositions in many cities and counties went down, dropping quickly during the pandemic. But the time it takes to process these cases is rising.
Learn why in our brief: buff.ly/n41KrsY
Last year, discovery reform & its effect on crime dominated the news. What resulted was a band aid, ISLG researchers wrote in a joint op-ed with Data Collaborative for Justice.
Read more about what isn't working and how policymakers, court stakeholders, and researchers can fix it: buff.ly/HlHzquZ
Lengthy court case delays can upend lives, even for people held in jail pretrial briefly. Our new analysis of Safety and Justice Challenge data on case processing shows that even as case volumes fell, processing times rose nationwide.
Explore the data: islg.cuny.edu/pace-case-pr...
Mayor Mamdani named @thefortunesociety.bsky.social's Stanley Richards as commissioner of NYC Dept of Corrections, as the city's jails face inflection points.
📺️ Our Michael Jacobson joined @spectrumnewsny1.bsky.social to discuss Richard's commitment to a "dignified, human system".
Our first Institute Intelligence of the year is here. 📩
We're closing out the first month of 2026 with new research, collaborations, and insights shaping policy and practice in NYC and beyond.
Read more: buff.ly/Vr1CYxC
In the Bronx, the Kingsbridge Armory is being redeveloped with local organizations set to own a major proportion and shape what gets built, setting a precedent for what equitable development can look like. @NextCityOrg dives into the progress so far: buff.ly/XuwjYWD
We hear “affordability” and “the middle class” all the time—but what does that actually mean? Who is considered middle class, and how are they being affected? New data from @Brookings.edu breaks down who the middle class is and what they're facing: buff.ly/QqqsMmG
To address the affordable housing crisis, policymakers can explore unique approaches already in use in some states, like property tax incentives to spur development of vacant and underutilized properties. Learn more on our blog: buff.ly/ySO4XVG
Interactive data from @urbaninstitute.bsky.social tracks state-by-state homelessness and housing inventory, including showing where rates are rising, where progress is happening, and how federal funding shapes local responses. See how your state compares: buff.ly/lNIgELQ
The AI boom has started to make its way to public services, so it's important that local government recognizes AI's limitations.
In Alaska, courts spent over a year developing an AI chatbot that instead wound up needing more oversight. @NBCNews.com explains: buff.ly/1nrOUsJ
New research from Buffalo dials in on a way we can make sure people are heard: analyzing 911 & 311 calls “not necessarily a signal of worsening conditions, but an indicator that residents were becoming more willing to engage with their community and with city government.”
The federal government has cut funds for NYC antiviolence efforts, supporting crime victims, housing domestic violence survivors, and counseling at-risk youth. This puts community safety progress at risk. @gothamist.com connected with the orgs affected: buff.ly/tGbcAQo
Government data is often incomplete & difficult to analyze. For a DOJ dataset of deaths in custody, clean data matters.
That's why @themarshallproject.org is pairing AI with human review to fix inconsistencies and propose solutions for better data practices. Dig in:
Maine lawmakers are stepping up with a statewide pilot to collect detailed, local data on food insecurity.
The goal? Target resources effectively, improve accountability, and ensure anti-hunger programs are actually working. More from @statesnewsroom.com: buff.ly/GCmPnDD
Strengthening the partnership between government and nonprofits benefits us all.
In NY, state & local government relies on nonprofits to deliver essential services, but delayed payments are straining resources that communities depend on.✍🏽NY Daily News:
Good policy starts with good data. The new SJC Research, Policy, and Practice Hub synthesizes 10 years of findings from 50+ jurisdictions, giving policymakers clear, evidence-based insights on what works in making criminal legal systems smarter and safer. buff.ly/u6AOrbm
Affordability is top of mind across the U.S., and state minimum wages are one of the most direct ways policymakers can respond. While many states are raising wages in 2026, nearly all increases are under $1 an hour. Governing breaks down what’s changing:
Your dad's chest is hurting. You call 911. They send an ambulance. What happens in the next minutes can be a matter of life or death - and almost every locality measures it differently. Governing digs how and why this matters for the safety of everyone involved. buff.ly/qS940jR
Rural America is disappearing. Its residents are all farmers. They're all white.
These are some of the myths the 1 in 5 Americans who live in rural areas contend with. New research in @us.theconversation.com challenges these myths, showing why getting it right matters for policy, funding & equity.
Communities need transparency and evidence to drive change. The Safety and Justice Challenge Research, Policy, and Practice Insight Hub synthesizes 100+ research products on jail use, racial equity & system performance to help turn data into informed local action. buff.ly/u6AOrbm
As measles cases surge, states are creating new data tools to improve access to clear, timely information. In Washington, the creation of new exposure maps from state public health agencies are helping communities stay informed. Learn more in @routefifty.bsky.social: buff.ly/4qM6bg4
Burnout, understaffing, and other workforce issues aren't just affecting social services. New ISLG research shows that across New York City and State, the need for public sector workers from childcare to elder care is skyrocketing as average wages fall far below a living wage.
Amidst record demand for public assistance, NYC’s Dept. of Social Services is relying on staff overtime to keep up, which not only raises concerns about burnout, but also about low wages growing at a rate slower than inflation. @TheCityNY breaks it down: buff.ly/AaD9De1
AI has yet to be federally regulated. In turn, state lawmakers across the aisle say they plan to continue passing their own AI laws in order to protect their constituents, despite federal government pushback. @statesnewsroom.com explains the latest: buff.ly/veo5uM3
