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Insights, case studies, news, and updates from ISLG’s good governance research and action.
Institute Intelligence, May 2026: Building capacity to support immigrants, Welcoming our new CUNY interns
A snapshot of the work we’ve done this past month.
Introducing CUNY ISLG’s 2026 Public Policy Pathways Interns
Our Public Policy Pathways Internship gives CUNY students hands-on experience in the public sector, developing career pathways into research, policy, data science, and government operations, as well as professional development. Meet the latest cohort.
The Kriegel Fellowship Graduation: Class of 2025-2026
Over the last several months, these chiefs of staff, deputy chiefs, legislative directors, and other office leaders engaged in discussions with policy experts, network, and built the skills to support them in their current roles and their future journeys in public service.
Institute Intelligence, April 2026: Immigration's impact on communities, Designing services to center data and community voices
A snapshot of the work we’ve done this past month.
Responsible AI for the Public Good: CUNY ISLG Joins Two New Initiatives
In theory, AI has incredible potential to help government and nonprofit entities improve the efficiency and quality of services. In practice, it also comes with questions and risks. CUNY ISLG is committed to understanding and using these tools responsibly and effectively, and has joined two initiatives to strengthen our ability to do so.
CUNY ISLG Partners with Brooklyn DA’s Office to Reduce Gun Violence in Flatbush
With the expansion to Flatbush, KCDA and CUNY ISLG are seeking one community organization to administer Project Restore in the neighborhood. The chosen organization will provide participants with strengths-based case management, mentorship, and internship opportunities.
Institute Intelligence, March 2026: A legacy of reform data, NYC Justice Training Institute
A snapshot of the work we’ve done this past month.
Launching the NYC Justice Training Institute
The new digital training portal connects service providers with practical tools to better serve New Yorkers with complex mental and behavioral health needs.
In the South Bronx, CUNY Student Fellows Bring the Civic Conversation to Communities
Each Fellow—and the CBOs in which they are embedded—works on meaningful initiatives designed to foster voter education and engagement. But each Fellow’s work looks different day-to-day or overall. The South Bronx is a diverse, multifaceted collection of communities, and the CBOs that serve it have a wide range of services, programming, and target populations.
Institute Intelligence, February 2026: The Pace of Justice, Q&A with a Syracuse Chief of Staff
A snapshot of the work we’ve done this past month.
The Waiting Game: How Lengthy Court Case Processing Times Keep Jail Populations High
The timely resolution of court cases is a responsibility of the court system. But many criminal courts struggle to resolve cases in reasonable timeframes, with case processing times increasing even when court filings decrease.
Institute Intelligence, January 2026: Revisiting Discovery Reform, Local Data Answers Crime Questions
A snapshot of the work we’ve done this past month.