This summer update will highlight an upcoming webinar on how the American Community Survey data can help with local decision-making. We also want to share the updated version of the evaluation report the New York State Census Equity Fund commissioned about its work in supporting state and local redistricting processes. If you missed the webinar on June 7th, you can find the link to the recording and resources below.

As the legislative session in Albany ends, there is still a lot to be done in solving the challenges facing New Yorkers in regard to housing, immigration, food security, democracy, health, education, etc. We hope you will continue to check in with our network as continue to support movements and leaders invested in engaging residents and communities in fighting for a more equitable New York.

UPCOMING WEBINAR

Using American Community Survey (ACS) Data to Inform State and Local Decisionmaking

Date: June 28, 2023

1:30-3:00 PM (EDT)

With competing demands and limited budgets, state and local policymakers need reliable and timely data to plan effective programs for their constituents. The U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS) is a critical resource for evaluating community needs and prioritizing requests for assistance. In this webinar, experts will describe how they use ACS data to inform decisionmakers at the state and local levels. Presentations will include examples of using ACS data to estimate childcare needs, develop alternative poverty measures, and other applications.

Panelists:

Angela Broyles, Founder & Executive Director, Texas Census Institute

Kelly Hoffman, Vice President of Data and Strategy, Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children

Christine D’Onofrio, Director, Poverty Research, Mayor’s Office for Economic Opportunity (NYC Opportunity)

Mark Mather, Associate Vice President, U.S. Programs, Population Reference Bureau (PRB)

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing instructions for joining the webinar.

Census and Redistricting Resources for New Yorkers

Updated Report: In a previous newsletter, we shared the evaluation report for the New York State Census Equity Fund's redistricting efforts. The report has had a few minor changes since we last released it last month. The two corrections can be found on page 5 and page 11 to further clarify the independent redistricting process in Syracuse, and the role the Common Council plays in the approval process. we hope you will share the updated report, Lessons In Redistricting: Focused Grantmaking,

with your colleagues and grantees.

News Stories Impacting New Yorkers

Which counties are closing their doors to asylum-seekers, Annie McDonough, City&State

From School Boards to City Councils, Local Redistricting Matters, Carline Sullivan, Democracy Docket

New York's unemployment rate fell below 4% in May, Nick Reisman, Spectrum News

New York court hears arguments to redraw the state's congressional maps in 2024, Bill Mahoney, Politico

A last-ditch effort for housing deal in Albany collapses. Finger pointing begins, Janaki Chadha, Politico

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