Steven Romalewski
@sromalewski.bsky.social
Director, CUNY Mapping Service at the Center for Urban Research, CUNY Graduate Center. More here: https://www.gc.cuny.edu/people/steven-romalewski Some posts are work-related, some are personal.
Photo credit: Alex Irklievski
Photo credit: Alex Irklievski
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Giovane, in affitto e di ceto medio: le mappe della New York che ha scelto Mamdani
Under 30, in affitto, e di ceto medio. Questo l'identikit approssimativo dell'elettore newyorkese che ha consentito al democratico-socialista Zohran Mamdani
lavocedinewyork.com
La Voce di New York, the "First Italian English Digital Daily in the US", reported on the results of NYC's 2025 mayoral election & made great use of our @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social map: lavocedinewyork.com/new-york/202... Love the main graphic.
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Not kidding when I say they should fund the free buses by actually enforcing driving and parking rules. Walk around any neighborhood of NYC for an hour and you will witness ~30 ticketable offenses. Everyone will get around faster if people follow the rules. Iron-fist it. Cameras on every stoplight.
Hochul has said she would neither support a plan that would deprive the MTA of a key revenue stream — fares — nor would she raise taxes to make up for the missing swipes.
Gov. Hochul Vague on Free Bus Plans As Her Open Budget Salvo Nears - Streetsblog New York City
Hochul has said she would neither support a plan that would deprive the MTA of a key revenue stream — fares — nor would she raise taxes to make up for the missing swipes.
buff.ly
November 23, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Not kidding when I say they should fund the free buses by actually enforcing driving and parking rules. Walk around any neighborhood of NYC for an hour and you will witness ~30 ticketable offenses. Everyone will get around faster if people follow the rules. Iron-fist it. Cameras on every stoplight.
Don’t the moon look good, mama, shining through the trees
Don’t the brakeman look good mama, flagging down the double E
Don’t the sun look good going down over the sea?
Aww don’t my gal look fine when she’s comin’ after me.
Don’t the brakeman look good mama, flagging down the double E
Don’t the sun look good going down over the sea?
Aww don’t my gal look fine when she’s comin’ after me.
The screen door slams, Mary's dress sways
Like a vision she dances across the porch as the radio plays
Roy Orbison's singing for the lonely
Hey, that's me and I want you only
Don't turn me home again
I just can't face myself alone again
Like a vision she dances across the porch as the radio plays
Roy Orbison's singing for the lonely
Hey, that's me and I want you only
Don't turn me home again
I just can't face myself alone again
November 23, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Don’t the moon look good, mama, shining through the trees
Don’t the brakeman look good mama, flagging down the double E
Don’t the sun look good going down over the sea?
Aww don’t my gal look fine when she’s comin’ after me.
Don’t the brakeman look good mama, flagging down the double E
Don’t the sun look good going down over the sea?
Aww don’t my gal look fine when she’s comin’ after me.
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This is exactly why this piece is so important. The national conversation has largely flattened the effects of the VRA -- and it's potential demise -- to which party controls Congress. There's so much more to the VRA than that, and so much more on the line
I, for one, have only really thought about the VRA through the prism of federal elections, not local elections.
But this well-reported piece reminds us that ending the VRA will have an impact on ALL levels of representative government.
Via @pascalsabino.bsky.social.
boltsmag.org/voting-right...
But this well-reported piece reminds us that ending the VRA will have an impact on ALL levels of representative government.
Via @pascalsabino.bsky.social.
boltsmag.org/voting-right...
Black Residents in West Tennessee Just Won Fairer Districts. Now Comes SCOTUS. - Bolts
The Supreme Court may further erode the Voting Rights Act in an upcoming decision. Beyond affecting Congress, that would reverberate across local governments nationwide.
boltsmag.org
November 22, 2025 at 10:40 PM
This is exactly why this piece is so important. The national conversation has largely flattened the effects of the VRA -- and it's potential demise -- to which party controls Congress. There's so much more to the VRA than that, and so much more on the line
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There it is! "QUEENS MEN MEET"
November 22, 2025 at 12:57 AM
There it is! "QUEENS MEN MEET"
November 22, 2025 at 12:56 AM
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Thousands of rare American recordings — some 100 years old — go online for all to enjoy
A collaboration between UC Santa Barbara and the nonprofit Dust-to-Digital Foundation
laist.com/news/arts-an...
A collaboration between UC Santa Barbara and the nonprofit Dust-to-Digital Foundation
laist.com/news/arts-an...
Thousands of rare American recordings — some 100 years old — go online for all to enjoy
The project, which will include some 50,000 songs from private record collections, is a collaboration between UC Santa Barbara and the Dust-to-Digital Foundation.
laist.com
November 20, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Thousands of rare American recordings — some 100 years old — go online for all to enjoy
A collaboration between UC Santa Barbara and the nonprofit Dust-to-Digital Foundation
laist.com/news/arts-an...
A collaboration between UC Santa Barbara and the nonprofit Dust-to-Digital Foundation
laist.com/news/arts-an...
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I've had a missile blow up next to my airplane, been shot at dozens of times by anti-aircraft fire, and launched into orbit — all for my country. I never thought I'd see a President call for my execution.
Trump doesn’t understand the Constitution, and we're all less safe for it.
Trump doesn’t understand the Constitution, and we're all less safe for it.
November 20, 2025 at 8:40 PM
I've had a missile blow up next to my airplane, been shot at dozens of times by anti-aircraft fire, and launched into orbit — all for my country. I never thought I'd see a President call for my execution.
Trump doesn’t understand the Constitution, and we're all less safe for it.
Trump doesn’t understand the Constitution, and we're all less safe for it.
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Everyone who cares about attacks on govt data should be following @hansilowang.bsky.social bsky.app/profile/hans...
On Oct. 10, the Census Bureau issued a notice of a mass layoff of 101 employees of its contact center in Tucson, Ariz., which is now on pause because of court order in a lawsuit led by the American Federation of Government Employees
www.azjobconnection.gov/search/warn_...
www.azjobconnection.gov/search/warn_...
U.S Census Bureau
WARN Notice
- AZ Job Connection
www.azjobconnection.gov
October 18, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Everyone who cares about attacks on govt data should be following @hansilowang.bsky.social bsky.app/profile/hans...
Great discussion! Lots of insights from the panel about what to expect from the new administration (and from the admin's likely friends ... and others).
ICYMI, watch “Who’s In & Who’s Out: Understanding the Results of the NYC Mayoral Election”! Sayu Bhojwani, Hank Sheinkopf, NY Sen. John Liu, City Council Member Nantasha Williams & Prof. John Mollenkopf discuss NYC under Mayor Zohran Mamdani. youtu.be/PJEez1JrWVE
Who’s In and Who’s Out? Understanding the Results of the Mayoral Election
YouTube video by CUNY Graduate Center
youtu.be
November 19, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Great discussion! Lots of insights from the panel about what to expect from the new administration (and from the admin's likely friends ... and others).
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Listening in on House hearing "Enumeration or Estimation: Why Inaccurate Census Results Hurt American Citizens"
And I'm just going to say that it's obvious that some people did their homework and others... didn't
judiciary.house.gov/committee-ac...
And I'm just going to say that it's obvious that some people did their homework and others... didn't
judiciary.house.gov/committee-ac...
Enumeration or Estimation: Why Inaccurate Census Results Hurt American Citizens
judiciary.house.gov
November 19, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Listening in on House hearing "Enumeration or Estimation: Why Inaccurate Census Results Hurt American Citizens"
And I'm just going to say that it's obvious that some people did their homework and others... didn't
judiciary.house.gov/committee-ac...
And I'm just going to say that it's obvious that some people did their homework and others... didn't
judiciary.house.gov/committee-ac...
It's embarrassing to hold this hearing w/o anyone from Census Bureau or GAO (which regularly analyzes CB policies & practices) or any other experts (other than @aaaj-aajc.bsky.social) to actually explain how the Bureau conducts the decennial count & publishes the data. cc @hansilowang.bsky.social
The House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government is holding a hearing on why census miscounts hurt American citizens.
Make no mistake, the fundamental purpose of the Census is not to count just Americans, but every individual living in the U.S.
The Constitution says so
Make no mistake, the fundamental purpose of the Census is not to count just Americans, but every individual living in the U.S.
The Constitution says so
November 19, 2025 at 4:13 PM
It's embarrassing to hold this hearing w/o anyone from Census Bureau or GAO (which regularly analyzes CB policies & practices) or any other experts (other than @aaaj-aajc.bsky.social) to actually explain how the Bureau conducts the decennial count & publishes the data. cc @hansilowang.bsky.social
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We need to build some real social stigma around being afraid of cities. You don't have to like them or live there, but a politics built this strongly around watching TV and going "ewww" is embarrassing, and people should be embarrassed by it. It's like "fear of werewolves" being your top issue.
June 10, 2025 at 3:17 PM
We need to build some real social stigma around being afraid of cities. You don't have to like them or live there, but a politics built this strongly around watching TV and going "ewww" is embarrassing, and people should be embarrassed by it. It's like "fear of werewolves" being your top issue.
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For Melva M. Miller, earning her Ph.D. at the Graduate Center was a deeper investment in the city she serves. Her research, grounded in Jamaica, Queens, explored how local voices influence development. With years of civic leadership experience, she is turning knowledge into impact across NYC.
Doctoral Research Meets Real-World Impact in Queens
New York City civic leader Melva M. Miller, now a proud alumna, earned her Ph.D. to bring meaningful change to her hometown.
www.gc.cuny.edu
November 13, 2025 at 7:10 PM
For Melva M. Miller, earning her Ph.D. at the Graduate Center was a deeper investment in the city she serves. Her research, grounded in Jamaica, Queens, explored how local voices influence development. With years of civic leadership experience, she is turning knowledge into impact across NYC.
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NEW: The first two years of Massachusetts' millionaire tax has raised $3 billion more than expected.
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
Millionaire Tax That Inspired Mamdani Fuels $5.7 Billion Haul in Massachusetts
A millionaire levy in Massachusetts that New York City mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani holds up as a model for taxing the rich has generated $3 billion more in revenue than expected without forcing...
www.bloomberg.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:01 PM
NEW: The first two years of Massachusetts' millionaire tax has raised $3 billion more than expected.
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
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🌟 We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Sayu Bhojwani to teach this exciting course in SP26 for our amazing and other @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social students!
November 13, 2025 at 1:14 PM
🌟 We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Sayu Bhojwani to teach this exciting course in SP26 for our amazing and other @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social students!
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Happening Wed (11/12, 6:30p)! Join the LIVESTREAM for a discussion of NYC under Mayor Mamdani. Feat. Sayu Bhojwani, Hank Sheinkopf, NY Sen John Liu, City Council Member Nantasha Williams & Prof John Mollenkopf, moderator. Reserve: www.gc.cuny.edu/events/whos-... @cuny.edu
Who’s in and Who’s Out? Understanding the Results of the New York City Mayoral Election
In-person reservations for this event are currently full, but please join the livestream.Elebash Recital Hall
www.gc.cuny.edu
November 11, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Happening Wed (11/12, 6:30p)! Join the LIVESTREAM for a discussion of NYC under Mayor Mamdani. Feat. Sayu Bhojwani, Hank Sheinkopf, NY Sen John Liu, City Council Member Nantasha Williams & Prof John Mollenkopf, moderator. Reserve: www.gc.cuny.edu/events/whos-... @cuny.edu
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In 2006 a high school English teacher asked students to write to a famous author & ask for advice.
KURT VONNEGUT - born 103yrs ago today - was the only one to respond.
His reply was a doozy.
KURT VONNEGUT - born 103yrs ago today - was the only one to respond.
His reply was a doozy.
November 11, 2025 at 10:39 AM
In 2006 a high school English teacher asked students to write to a famous author & ask for advice.
KURT VONNEGUT - born 103yrs ago today - was the only one to respond.
His reply was a doozy.
KURT VONNEGUT - born 103yrs ago today - was the only one to respond.
His reply was a doozy.
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I can't believe Americans actually voted for that moron. Every time he speaks it's like listening to a toddler explain why they smeared catsup on the wall.
November 11, 2025 at 1:24 PM
I can't believe Americans actually voted for that moron. Every time he speaks it's like listening to a toddler explain why they smeared catsup on the wall.
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Good article from Edsall on Mamdani and impressed with how he says his thinking was changed by the evidence. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/11/o...
Opinion | Young Voters Are the Holy Grail. Zohran Mamdani Just Showed Democrats How to Win Them.
www.nytimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Good article from Edsall on Mamdani and impressed with how he says his thinking was changed by the evidence. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/11/o...
"5 Takeaways from the 2025 NYC Election Turnout" via @cityandstateny.bsky.social featuring the @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social online map www.cityandstateny.com/politics/202...
We've added filters to the map (eg., showing 2025 general results in areas won in the primary) plus an address search.
We've added filters to the map (eg., showing 2025 general results in areas won in the primary) plus an address search.
November 10, 2025 at 9:47 PM
"5 Takeaways from the 2025 NYC Election Turnout" via @cityandstateny.bsky.social featuring the @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social online map www.cityandstateny.com/politics/202...
We've added filters to the map (eg., showing 2025 general results in areas won in the primary) plus an address search.
We've added filters to the map (eg., showing 2025 general results in areas won in the primary) plus an address search.
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So the oldest person ever to become president keeps falling asleep in his office during public events and there’s no big public discussion on how this is a coverup or how republicans are lying to us about how this government is running?
November 9, 2025 at 1:41 PM
So the oldest person ever to become president keeps falling asleep in his office during public events and there’s no big public discussion on how this is a coverup or how republicans are lying to us about how this government is running?
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in this issue: subways make you woke and 6 other takeaways from this week's mayoral election results nygroove.nyc/nyc-mayoral-...
Subways make you woke and 6 other takeaways from Mamdani's victory
Drilling down on the results, a bootleg New York Post print, the cure for loneliness and more
nygroove.nyc
November 8, 2025 at 4:53 PM
in this issue: subways make you woke and 6 other takeaways from this week's mayoral election results nygroove.nyc/nyc-mayoral-...
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New York millionaires: threatening to flee the city since 2009
November 7, 2025 at 9:36 PM
New York millionaires: threatening to flee the city since 2009
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A good friend asked me to write up what Mayor-elect Mamdani should prioritize for #govtech / #pitech.
Here are 8 things the next administration should work on within the first 100 days.
www.beta.nyc/2025/11/07/t...
Here are 8 things the next administration should work on within the first 100 days.
www.beta.nyc/2025/11/07/t...
This week in NYC’s #CivicTech – November 7, 2025 - BetaNYC
Public interest technology is solidarity in action. No one does this work alone.
www.beta.nyc
November 8, 2025 at 12:40 AM
A good friend asked me to write up what Mayor-elect Mamdani should prioritize for #govtech / #pitech.
Here are 8 things the next administration should work on within the first 100 days.
www.beta.nyc/2025/11/07/t...
Here are 8 things the next administration should work on within the first 100 days.
www.beta.nyc/2025/11/07/t...
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Now that #Mamdani is mayor-elect, what does it mean for the city & beyond? Join us Wed 11/12, 6:30p for an expert panel! Feat. Sayu Bhojwani, Hank Sheinkopf, NY Sen John Liu, City Council Member Nantasha Williams & Prof John Mollenkopf, moderator. Reserve: www.gc.cuny.edu/events/whos-... @cuny.edu
Who’s in and Who’s Out? Understanding the Results of the New York City Mayoral Election
Elebash Recital Hall
www.gc.cuny.edu
November 6, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Now that #Mamdani is mayor-elect, what does it mean for the city & beyond? Join us Wed 11/12, 6:30p for an expert panel! Feat. Sayu Bhojwani, Hank Sheinkopf, NY Sen John Liu, City Council Member Nantasha Williams & Prof John Mollenkopf, moderator. Reserve: www.gc.cuny.edu/events/whos-... @cuny.edu