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The direct and indirect costs resulting from our country’s failure to prevent children’s maltreatment have been estimated at $104 billion a year. The weight on New York’s economy, taxpayers, and businesses is excessive, and it is a strong reason to place a higher priority on the prevention of abuse and neglect of the state’s future…

Did you miss the January 10th CUF/SCAA forum Unlocking the Full Potential of New York’s Community Colleges, on how New York can harness the full potential of its community colleges and what can be done to ensure that more of those who enroll in the state’s community colleges actually graduate?  Videos and forum materials are…

Governor Cuomo delivered his fourth State of the State Address on January 8, 2014. This address coincided with the 50th Anniversary of Lyndon B. Johnson’s War on Poverty. Despite growing income inequality and poverty in New York, the Governor failed to take advantage of this connection to announce a roadmap plan to address poverty. Most…

Public Statement by Kate Breslin, President & CEO, Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy — Governor Cuomo’s State of the State address coincides with the 50th anniversary of President Johnson’s declaration of our nation’s War on Poverty. It is unfortunate that the Governor did not mention this milestone and the challenges ahead of us to…

We are delighted to share with you our new website! We've got a refreshed look that will continue to provide our friends and partners with resources related to pressing New York State policy issues including health and Medicaid, early childhood development and child welfare, and family economic security.  We'll pay special attention in the coming…