In June 2026, New York City announced the expansion of the Fair Fares NYC program, increasing eligibility from 150 percent to 200 percent of the federal poverty level. This expansion will extend eligibility for half-priced subway and bus fares to an estimated 1.3 million working-age New York City residents and will reduce transportation costs for many households struggling to afford the city's rising cost of living.
It’s not uncommon to see hundreds of New York City tenants screaming at a Rent Guidelines Board (RGB) vote. In fact, it happens every single year. What is uncommon, however, is for them to be shouting for joy instead of in anger. On June 25th, for the first time since the de Blasio
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.
