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On a new episode of Policy Outsider, we break down what's in President Trump's Executive Order to expedite the rescheduling of marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug with Rockefeller Institute resident cannabis policy expert Heather Trela.
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Ep. 121. Let's Reschedule — What's in Trump's Cannabis EO | Rockefeller Institute of Government
On this episode of Policy Outsider, we do a lightning round with Heather Trela, Rockefeller Institute's resident cannabis policy expert, on what President Trump's recently signed Executive Order does ...
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December 19, 2025 at 5:57 PM
On a new episode of Policy Outsider, we break down what's in President Trump's Executive Order to expedite the rescheduling of marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug with Rockefeller Institute resident cannabis policy expert Heather Trela.
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One of the most effective methods for supporting survivors of mass shootings is recognizing and acknowledging their lived experiences, writes RGVRC Executive Director Jaclyn Schildkraut in a blog that poses the question, "How can I help?"
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How Can I Help? Supporting Victims and Survivors of the Recent Mass Shootings | Rockefeller Institute of Government
One of the most effective methods for supporting survivors of mass shootings is recognizing and acknowledging their lived experiences, writes Regional Gun Violence Research Consortium Executive Direct...
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December 16, 2025 at 6:15 PM
One of the most effective methods for supporting survivors of mass shootings is recognizing and acknowledging their lived experiences, writes RGVRC Executive Director Jaclyn Schildkraut in a blog that poses the question, "How can I help?"
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CALL FOR PROPOSALS
Forum on State and Local AI Policy Gaps and Opportunities
In collaboration w/ @albany.edu's AI & Society Research Center, we're seeking presentation proposals for a forum to be held on April 23.
More details & to submit 👇
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Forum on State and Local AI Policy Gaps and Opportunities
In collaboration w/ @albany.edu's AI & Society Research Center, we're seeking presentation proposals for a forum to be held on April 23.
More details & to submit 👇
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Call for Proposals | Forum on State and Local AI Policy Gaps and Opportunities: Health, Education, Governance, and Ethics | Rockefeller Institute of Government
The Rockefeller Institute and the AI & Society Research Center are seeking proposals for an afternoon gathering of policymakers, practitioners, and researchers working in the field of artificial intel...
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December 9, 2025 at 4:41 PM
CALL FOR PROPOSALS
Forum on State and Local AI Policy Gaps and Opportunities
In collaboration w/ @albany.edu's AI & Society Research Center, we're seeking presentation proposals for a forum to be held on April 23.
More details & to submit 👇
rockinst.org/news/article...
Forum on State and Local AI Policy Gaps and Opportunities
In collaboration w/ @albany.edu's AI & Society Research Center, we're seeking presentation proposals for a forum to be held on April 23.
More details & to submit 👇
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"I study firearm policy to help ensure that interventions and laws are not only evidence-based but also feasible, implementable, and aligned with the lived realities of those they aim to protect..."
Our latest RGVRC member highlight: @jennneccidineen.bsky.social
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Our latest RGVRC member highlight: @jennneccidineen.bsky.social
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RGVRC Member Highlight: Jennifer Necci Dineen | Rockefeller Institute of Government
Meet RGVRC expert Jennifer Necci Dineen, whose user-informed, real-world approach advances practical, evidence-based solutions to prevent firearm injury and death.
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December 8, 2025 at 7:12 PM
"I study firearm policy to help ensure that interventions and laws are not only evidence-based but also feasible, implementable, and aligned with the lived realities of those they aim to protect..."
Our latest RGVRC member highlight: @jennneccidineen.bsky.social
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Our latest RGVRC member highlight: @jennneccidineen.bsky.social
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On the latest episode of Policy Outsider, IIIRP's Guillermo Martinez leads a conversation with the Providence Farm Collective, a bold, community-rooted initiative in Western New York that's connecting new Americans and new entry farmers to land, culture, and opportunity. rockinst.org/issue-area/e...
Ep. 120. Community-Rooted Agriculture | Rockefeller Institute of Government
On this episode of Policy Outsider, the Institute on Immigrant Integration Research and Policy spotlights the remarkable work of the Providence Farm Collective, a bold, community-rooted initiative in ...
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November 21, 2025 at 6:12 PM
On the latest episode of Policy Outsider, IIIRP's Guillermo Martinez leads a conversation with the Providence Farm Collective, a bold, community-rooted initiative in Western New York that's connecting new Americans and new entry farmers to land, culture, and opportunity. rockinst.org/issue-area/e...
NEW BRIEF
New York State's K-12 education funding formula could replace the current "one-size-fits-all" funding weight for English Language Learners (ELLs) with a tiered structure that accounts for varied levels of English language proficiency. rockinst.org/issue-area/r...
New York State's K-12 education funding formula could replace the current "one-size-fits-all" funding weight for English Language Learners (ELLs) with a tiered structure that accounts for varied levels of English language proficiency. rockinst.org/issue-area/r...
Reforming Funding for English Language Learners in New York State | Rockefeller Institute of Government
New York State's K-12 Foundation Aid formula could employ a tiered-weighting structure to vary supplemental per-pupil aid available to school districts for each enrolled ELL student based on the level...
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November 20, 2025 at 6:35 PM
NEW BRIEF
New York State's K-12 education funding formula could replace the current "one-size-fits-all" funding weight for English Language Learners (ELLs) with a tiered structure that accounts for varied levels of English language proficiency. rockinst.org/issue-area/r...
New York State's K-12 education funding formula could replace the current "one-size-fits-all" funding weight for English Language Learners (ELLs) with a tiered structure that accounts for varied levels of English language proficiency. rockinst.org/issue-area/r...
WOTUS is in the news again. Our brief on "waters of the United States" provides legal and judicial background for understanding how wetlands, ephemeral streams, etc., are protected under the Clean Water Act. rockinst.org/issue-area/t...
The Shape of Water Regulations: The Disputed Waters of the United States | Rockefeller Institute of Government
This policy brief examines the Trump Administration’s new definition of “waters of the United States” under the federal Clean Water Act, how the definition delineates which waters are and aren’t prote...
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November 19, 2025 at 4:07 PM
WOTUS is in the news again. Our brief on "waters of the United States" provides legal and judicial background for understanding how wetlands, ephemeral streams, etc., are protected under the Clean Water Act. rockinst.org/issue-area/t...
New Policy Outsider episode!
Included in one of the bills to fund the federal gov't & end the shutdown was a provision closing what is known as the "hemp loophole." We break down what this loophole was and what closing it means with cannabis policy expert Heather Trela. rockinst.org/issue-area/e...
Included in one of the bills to fund the federal gov't & end the shutdown was a provision closing what is known as the "hemp loophole." We break down what this loophole was and what closing it means with cannabis policy expert Heather Trela. rockinst.org/issue-area/e...
Ep. 119. Closing the Hemp Loophole | Rockefeller Institute of Government
Rockefeller Institute resident cannabis policy expert Heather Trela details how the "hemp loophole" for intoxicating products came to be and explains what closing the loophole means for this industry.
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November 18, 2025 at 6:29 PM
New Policy Outsider episode!
Included in one of the bills to fund the federal gov't & end the shutdown was a provision closing what is known as the "hemp loophole." We break down what this loophole was and what closing it means with cannabis policy expert Heather Trela. rockinst.org/issue-area/e...
Included in one of the bills to fund the federal gov't & end the shutdown was a provision closing what is known as the "hemp loophole." We break down what this loophole was and what closing it means with cannabis policy expert Heather Trela. rockinst.org/issue-area/e...
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Wrote about some of my recent work for @rockefellerinst.bsky.social!
By some criteria, >50% of mass shootings happen in the home, and these incidents are especially fatal for children. In a new analysis, RGVRC Affiliate Scholar Wilson Hammett details the hidden toll of these incidents and highlights targeted policy interventions. rockinst.org/blog/expandi...
Expanding the Focus on Mass Shootings: Why the Home Deserves More Attention | Rockefeller Institute of Government
When the term “mass shooting” appears in headlines, most people picture high-profile tragedies in schools, workplaces, or other public locations. These events dominate news coverage, shape public deba...
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November 18, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Wrote about some of my recent work for @rockefellerinst.bsky.social!
The latest RGVRC member highlight is Charles Branas, a prof at @columbiauniversity.bsky.social and chair of the Dept of Epidemiology. His work spans medical response to gun violence, community interventions, alcohol as a risk factor, gun laws, mass shootings, and more. rockinst.org/blog/rgvrc-m...
RGVRC Member Highlight: Charles Branas | Rockefeller Institute of Government
Learn more about the research of Dr. Charles Branas, a scholar with the RGVRC & the Gelman Professor of Epidemiology & chair of the Dept of Epidemiology at Columbia University's Mailman School of Publ...
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November 17, 2025 at 7:52 PM
The latest RGVRC member highlight is Charles Branas, a prof at @columbiauniversity.bsky.social and chair of the Dept of Epidemiology. His work spans medical response to gun violence, community interventions, alcohol as a risk factor, gun laws, mass shootings, and more. rockinst.org/blog/rgvrc-m...
A new episode of Policy Outsider dives into the Elder Index, a tool for quantifying how much income older Americans need to meet their basic needs and age in place with dignity, and explores how it can be used to improve policy and programs for older adults. rockinst.org/issue-area/e...
Ep. 118. Diving Into the Elder Economic Security Index | Rockefeller Institute of Government
On this episode of Policy Outsider, we unpack how the Elder Economic Security Index works, what the latest findings tell us about economic security in later life, and how policymakers, advocates, and ...
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November 14, 2025 at 7:05 PM
A new episode of Policy Outsider dives into the Elder Index, a tool for quantifying how much income older Americans need to meet their basic needs and age in place with dignity, and explores how it can be used to improve policy and programs for older adults. rockinst.org/issue-area/e...
By some criteria, >50% of mass shootings happen in the home, and these incidents are especially fatal for children. In a new analysis, RGVRC Affiliate Scholar Wilson Hammett details the hidden toll of these incidents and highlights targeted policy interventions. rockinst.org/blog/expandi...
Expanding the Focus on Mass Shootings: Why the Home Deserves More Attention | Rockefeller Institute of Government
When the term “mass shooting” appears in headlines, most people picture high-profile tragedies in schools, workplaces, or other public locations. These events dominate news coverage, shape public deba...
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November 12, 2025 at 4:20 PM
By some criteria, >50% of mass shootings happen in the home, and these incidents are especially fatal for children. In a new analysis, RGVRC Affiliate Scholar Wilson Hammett details the hidden toll of these incidents and highlights targeted policy interventions. rockinst.org/blog/expandi...
Our latest health policy analysis explores how New York State could mitigate the impact of lost federal funding from federal health policy changes while improving outcomes for those in need of inpatient psychiatric care. rockinst.org/blog/an-opti...
An Option for the State to Maximize Federal Funding for Safety Net Hospitals with Inpatient Psychiatric Units | Rockefeller Institute of Government
A directed payment template could facilitate the targeting of resources to the state’s safety net providers that provide inpatient psychiatric care in lieu of state-only payments, backfilling lost fed...
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November 10, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Our latest health policy analysis explores how New York State could mitigate the impact of lost federal funding from federal health policy changes while improving outcomes for those in need of inpatient psychiatric care. rockinst.org/blog/an-opti...
Like other regulatory efforts before it, the EUs AI Act will impact industries & education collaborations, including in higher ed. In our latest brief, Nathan Fellow Jasmin Cowin analyzes the Act's key provisions & impacts on NY higher education institutions.
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The European AI Act and Its Implications for New York State Higher Education Institutions | Rockefeller Institute of Government
This policy brief analyzes the EU AI Act’s key provisions and evaluates their impact on New York higher education institutions, with attention to compliance obligations, cross-border data sharing, acc...
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November 6, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Like other regulatory efforts before it, the EUs AI Act will impact industries & education collaborations, including in higher ed. In our latest brief, Nathan Fellow Jasmin Cowin analyzes the Act's key provisions & impacts on NY higher education institutions.
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Fascinating discussion with distinguished NYS Assemblyman Lavine:
New episode of Policy Outsider features NYS Assemblymember Charles D. Levine and political science scholar @spitzerb.bsky.social discussing constitutional originalism & legislating firearms in the complex legal environment created by SCOTUS's interpretation of 2A.
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Ep. 117. Gun Laws & Originalism | Rockefeller Institute of Government
Decisions by the Supreme Court of the United States in Heller and Bruen have recast the "right to bear arms" in a new legal framework that makes it more challenging to create effective firearm regulat...
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November 5, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Fascinating discussion with distinguished NYS Assemblyman Lavine:
New episode of Policy Outsider features NYS Assemblymember Charles D. Levine and political science scholar @spitzerb.bsky.social discussing constitutional originalism & legislating firearms in the complex legal environment created by SCOTUS's interpretation of 2A.
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Ep. 117. Gun Laws & Originalism | Rockefeller Institute of Government
Decisions by the Supreme Court of the United States in Heller and Bruen have recast the "right to bear arms" in a new legal framework that makes it more challenging to create effective firearm regulat...
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November 5, 2025 at 5:15 PM
New episode of Policy Outsider features NYS Assemblymember Charles D. Levine and political science scholar @spitzerb.bsky.social discussing constitutional originalism & legislating firearms in the complex legal environment created by SCOTUS's interpretation of 2A.
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The application period for our NYS Science Policy Fellowship is now open! PhDs in science, technology, or engineering should apply. Fellows will work closely with senior policymakers in the NYS governor's office, the legislature, and state agencies. rockinst.org/news/article...
Call for Applications | New York State Science Policy Fellowship 2026-28 | Rockefeller Institute of Government
The Rockefeller Institute of Government, with support from the Simons Foundation and the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, seeks applications for a third cohort of New York State Science Policy Fello...
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November 3, 2025 at 9:54 PM
The application period for our NYS Science Policy Fellowship is now open! PhDs in science, technology, or engineering should apply. Fellows will work closely with senior policymakers in the NYS governor's office, the legislature, and state agencies. rockinst.org/news/article...
With so many individuals observing warning signs of impending violence, how can we better leverage existing reporting systems to strengthen mass shooting prevention efforts? The latest Regional Gun Violence Research Consortium blog shares some perspective.
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Leveraging Social Networks to Prevent Mass Public Shootings | Rockefeller Institute of Government
Rising numbers of mass public shootings have renewed urgency among policymakers and the public to identify effective prevention strategies, as 2025 is on pace to reach a post-pandemic high in such inc...
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October 31, 2025 at 6:58 PM
With so many individuals observing warning signs of impending violence, how can we better leverage existing reporting systems to strengthen mass shooting prevention efforts? The latest Regional Gun Violence Research Consortium blog shares some perspective.
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In part 3 of our podcast series, "A Look at Labor," NYC DCWP Commissioner Vilda Vera Mayuga discusses implementing & enforcing protections for workers, securing restitution, and the labor priorities that the next mayor will have to address. rockinst.org/issue-area/e...
Ep. 116. A Look at Labor: NYC DCWP Commissioner Vilda Vera Mayuga | Rockefeller Institute of Government
In the third part in our series, “A Look at Labor,” Vilda Vera Mayuga, commissioner of the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP), is interviewed by Rockefeller Institute ...
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October 29, 2025 at 6:28 PM
In part 3 of our podcast series, "A Look at Labor," NYC DCWP Commissioner Vilda Vera Mayuga discusses implementing & enforcing protections for workers, securing restitution, and the labor priorities that the next mayor will have to address. rockinst.org/issue-area/e...
While any federal shutdown is potentially significant from a state and local perspective, the dynamics of the 2025 shutdown should be considered particularly worrisome for states and localities, writes Institute Fellow Lisa Parshall in our latest blog. rockinst.org/blog/the-fed...
The Federal Shutdown: The Broader State and Local View | Rockefeller Institute of Government
While any federal shutdown is potentially significant from a state and local perspective, the dynamics of the 2025 shutdown should be considered particularly worrisome for states and localities.
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October 28, 2025 at 7:33 PM
While any federal shutdown is potentially significant from a state and local perspective, the dynamics of the 2025 shutdown should be considered particularly worrisome for states and localities, writes Institute Fellow Lisa Parshall in our latest blog. rockinst.org/blog/the-fed...
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In the second episode in our Policy Outsider series, "A Look at Labor," Rockefeller Institute Director of Labor Policy Maria Figueroa interviews NYS Senator Jessica Ramos about the climate for workers and her priorities as chair of the Senate Labor Committee. rockinst.org/issue-area/e...
In the second episode in our Policy Outsider series, "A Look at Labor," Rockefeller Institute Director of Labor Policy Maria Figueroa interviews NYS Senator Jessica Ramos about the climate for workers and her priorities as chair of the Senate Labor Committee. rockinst.org/issue-area/e...
Ep. 115. A Look at Labor: NYS Senator Jessica Ramos | Rockefeller Institute of Government
In the second episode in our series, “A Look at Labor,” Rockefeller Institute Director of Labor Policy Maria Figueroa interviews New York State Senator Jessica Ramos. Their discussion covers the pri...
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October 22, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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In the second episode in our Policy Outsider series, "A Look at Labor," Rockefeller Institute Director of Labor Policy Maria Figueroa interviews NYS Senator Jessica Ramos about the climate for workers and her priorities as chair of the Senate Labor Committee. rockinst.org/issue-area/e...
In the second episode in our Policy Outsider series, "A Look at Labor," Rockefeller Institute Director of Labor Policy Maria Figueroa interviews NYS Senator Jessica Ramos about the climate for workers and her priorities as chair of the Senate Labor Committee. rockinst.org/issue-area/e...
Healthcare issues are at the heart of negotiations to reopen the federal government. The latest analysis from our health policy team details some of the provisions at play, including advance premium tax credits (APTCs). rockinst.org/blog/shutdow...
Shutdown in Washington: Healthcare Issues at the Core of the Debate | Rockefeller Institute of Government
The extension of the advance premium tax credits (APTC) are a sticking point in the negotiations to keep the federal government funded.
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October 17, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Healthcare issues are at the heart of negotiations to reopen the federal government. The latest analysis from our health policy team details some of the provisions at play, including advance premium tax credits (APTCs). rockinst.org/blog/shutdow...
Latest on NYS school district regionalization: a spotlight on the Regionalization Dashboard created by Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES w/ EduTech. The platform consolidates operational, financial, & enrollment data from the region's districts into one interactive interface. rockinst.org/blog/driving...
Driving Collaboration with Data: The Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES Regionalization Dashboard | Rockefeller Institute of Government
The Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES has developed the Regionalization Dashboard to help small districts work together, streamline operations, and enhance student opportunities.
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October 17, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Latest on NYS school district regionalization: a spotlight on the Regionalization Dashboard created by Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES w/ EduTech. The platform consolidates operational, financial, & enrollment data from the region's districts into one interactive interface. rockinst.org/blog/driving...
On the latest episode of Policy Outsider, RGVRC's @jschildkraut80.bsky.social interviews researcher Will Wical & community organizer Tyrique Glasgow about their efforts to enhance communication between researchers and victims of gun violence.
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Ep. 114. The Glossary Project | Rockefeller Institute of Government
Learn about the efforts of a gun violence researcher and a leader of a community-based organization to get academics, practitioners, victims of gun violence, and the media all speaking the same cultur...
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October 15, 2025 at 5:24 PM
On the latest episode of Policy Outsider, RGVRC's @jschildkraut80.bsky.social interviews researcher Will Wical & community organizer Tyrique Glasgow about their efforts to enhance communication between researchers and victims of gun violence.
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New policy outsider episode: John Ravitz of the Business Council of Westchester joins the Institute on Immigrant Integration Research and Policy's Guillermo Martinez for a conversation about businesses, workforce, and immigrant integration in Westchester.
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Ep. 113. Business, Immigrant Integration, and Westchester County | Rockefeller Institute of Government
On this episode of Policy Outsider, the Institute on Immigrant Integration Research and Policy is joined by John Ravitz, executive vice president and COO of the Business Council of Westchester and a f...
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October 8, 2025 at 3:54 PM
New policy outsider episode: John Ravitz of the Business Council of Westchester joins the Institute on Immigrant Integration Research and Policy's Guillermo Martinez for a conversation about businesses, workforce, and immigrant integration in Westchester.
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