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State, City Leaders Outline Maternal Health Priorities

State, City Legislative Leaders Outline Maternal Health Priorities At Breakfast Discussion Hosted by the NYU McSilver Institute

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‘Beyond Books’ Discussion Explores Library-Based Social Work

Libraries around the nation are evolving to serve their communities in new ways. This May 6 virtual event explores library-based social work.

NYU McSilver Institute Announces 2024 Fellows-in-Residence

Award-winning public official and soft power strategist Penny Abeywardena and nationally recognized education innovator Jeffrey Ginsburg join returning fellows NEW YORK – Government leader and international affairs expert Penny Abeywardena, and Jeffrey Ginsburg, who is the incoming President & CEO of Volunteers of America Greater New York in March, are joining the McSilver Institute of […]

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March 18, 2021

McSilver’s Step-Up Gives Mental Health Testimony to NYC Council

The institute submitted testimony to the Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities, and Addictions about our youth development and mental health support program.

February 5, 2021

McSilver 2020 Annual Report Released

It describes how we met the moment, as powerful and unexpected forces reshaped the world in which we carry out our mission to disrupt generational poverty and address inequities.

January 13, 2021

McSilver Executive Director Appears on ‘Peace of Mind with Taraji’

Dr. Michael A. Lindsey discussed the effects of police brutality on Black mental health with actress and activist Taraji P. Henson.

December 28, 2020

McSilver COO Pens Op-Ed on Ranked Choice Voting for City Limits

Rose Pierre-Louis explains why it will give NYC’s voters more choices and enable more equitable representation for Black and brown communities.

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December 17, 2020

CDC Appointed Dr. Michael A. Lindsey to Task Force, AFSP Elects Him to Board

McSilver’s Executive Director was appointed by the CDC to serve on the Community Preventive Services Task Force starting in January 2022, and elected to the American Society for Suicide Prevention Board.

December 2, 2020

McSilver Executive Director Dr. Michael A. Lindsey Elected AASWSW Fellow

He will join 11 other scholars and leaders in the prestigious social work academy’s Class of 2021.

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November 17, 2020

NYC Commission on Human Rights to Probe Drug Testing of New Parents

McSilver’s COO weighed in as the NYC Commission on Human Rights announced an investigation into maternal drug testing practices at several NYC hospitals.

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November 9, 2020

McSilver Institute Statement on the 2020 Presidential Election

“The American people have spoken, and the results are historic,” began the NYU McSilver Institute’s statement on November 7, 2020.

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October 9, 2020

Rose Pierre-Louis Named to Board of Committee for Ranked Choice Voting NYC

The NYU McSilver COO joins Susan Lerner and Betsy Gotbaum, who are already on the board.

September 29, 2020

House Passes Bill to Address Racial Gaps in Youth Mental Health Care

Efforts by the NYU McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research to inform policymakers about troubling trends in Black youth mental health reached an important milestone today, when the House of Representatives passed the Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act.