Wherever in New York City you live, I bet you can picture an apartment building that fits one of these two descriptions: a multi-family rental property that has passed from absentee landlord to absentee landlord, falling deeper into disrepair as its tenants suffer through cold winters, broken
As the cost of living continues to strain household budgets, a new study from the Community Service Society of New York (CSS) sheds light on how low-income New Yorkers manage financial insecurity, cope with unexpected expenses, and navigate a complex web of financial institutions, public benefits, and community resources.
In a city where getting to work or school, buying groceries, or seeing a doctor requires a swipe of a MetroCard or an OMNY tap, transportation costs represent an unavoidable expense that can put a strain on the financial lives of those struggling to make a living.
We honor the memory of all those who lost their lives to Covid-19, including our friend and colleague Tom Waters. Learn more about Tom’s work as a fierce advocate for low-income tenants.
One-third of NYC's voting-age citizens lives in a low-income household. Find out about the hopes and challenges of "The Unheard Third."