Establishes the New York state violence in mass media research program

S 2148 creates the New York State Violence in Mass Media Research Program within the Firearm Violence Research Institute. The program studies how mass media reporting of violent crimes may influence public behavior, potentially encouraging copycat incidents or contributing to racial stereotyping, and examines media practices like naming perpetrators or showing crime scenes. It funds research on media's societal impact, coordinates with existing research efforts, and provides findings to state officials, agencies, and the public. The program is funded through the existing Firearm Violence Research Fund and directly affects state agencies, researchers, and media organizations through its studies and recommendations.