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.
New York City’s mass transit system is one of the greatest public transportation networks in the world and the indispensable engine that keeps our city and region moving.
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."