High heat is expected to continue in NYC through Wednesday, June 25. New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM) and the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) issued a Extreme Heat Warning, citing the National…
A new study published in Annals of Work Exposures and Health, coauthored by PRI Workforce Capacity and Preparedness Faculty Co-Lead Brian Pavilonis and CUNY SPH doctoral student persuing his PhD in Environmental and Planetary Health Sciences, Mike Ierardi,…
New York, NY | June 16, 2025 – On May 28, the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy (CUNY SPH) unveiled “Trace,” an interactive art installation memorializing essential workers who lost their lives to COVID-19 in the early…
The New York City Preparedness & Recovery Institute (PRI) is excited to announce that 16 students have been selected to participate in our 2025 summer program exploring creative approaches to public health preparedness and response messaging. This opportunity,…
Danielle Greene, PRI Chief Operating Officer for CUNY SPH, coauthored a new article published in Public Health titled Insights from stakeholders in Sydney’s diverse ethnic communities during the COVID-19 Delta phase. The study examines how culturally and linguistically…
Five years ago, mutual aid networks flourished across New York City. Neighbors checked on each other, strangers delivered groceries, and community leaders took action. These grassroots efforts formed the backbone of the city’s pandemic response, often filling gaps…
In a new Chronicle of Philanthropy opinion piece, Mitch Stripling, Director of the NYC Preparedness & Recovery Institute, issues a stark warning: federal support for local and state public health preparedness may be on the brink of evaporation.…
The New York City Preparedness & Recovery Institute (PRI) is pleased to announce an exciting opportunity through our Racial Equity and Social Determinants of Health (RESDH) Team for students at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health…
The following is an excerpt of a commentary recently published by the Times Union and authored by PRI Leads, Wafaa El-Sadr and Ayman El-Mohandes. To be ready for the next pandemic will take investment both locally and globally.…
Five years ago, the first case of COVID-19 was identified in New York City (NYC). Shortly after, the city was in the midst of an unparalleled crisis, one that would upend daily life, devastate communities, and test our…
We’ve reluctantly decided to postpone the PRI COVID-19 Community Convenings. We realize that more time is needed to get the word out and allow for those interested to attend. We are sincerely apologize for this change. It was a…
The NYC Pandemic Response Institute will become the NYC Preparedness & Recovery Institute (PRI). This change reflects the breadth of our focus on preparedness and recovery for all public health emergencies, ensuring a stronger and more resilient New…