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.
The overwhelming majority of police officers serve New Yorkers honorably and professionally. But no public institution—and certainly not one with the extraordinary authority to detain, search, arrest, and use force—should be exempt from meaningful civilian oversight.
The NYC Rent Guidelines Board (RGB) voted to freeze rents for nearly one million rent-stabilized apartments. Explore four key CSS findings that help explain the RGB's decision.
Tonight, the NYC Rent Guidelines Board (RGB) made history, and we celebrate alongside the tenants whose testimonies and struggles made this moment possible. By freezing rents for both one- and two-year leases, the RGB has given one million households a chance to hold on to their housing amidst an escalating affordability crisis.