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Police Misconduct Costs Millions, Mayor Mamdani Must Toss the NYPD Playbook
Testimony: CityFHEPS Is Highly Valued, But Delays, Discrimination, and Payment Interruptions Threaten Housing Stability
Findings from new CSS research speak to several issues related to CityFHEPS and rental assistance in New York City.
Press Release: A New Report From CSS: What New Yorkers’ Experiences Tell Us About Improving CityFHEPS
Findings from a new Community Service Society of New York (CSS) brief analyzing New Yorkers’ experience using CityFHEPS—the city’s primary rental assistance program—offer valuable insights on where the program is working well, areas where voucher-holders encounter barriers, and opportunities to strengthen the program in achieving its main objective: keeping New Yorkers housed and reducing homelessness.
The AI Wave Is Coming. New York’s Low-Income Workers Aren’t Ready
To Close the Wealth Gap, Mayor Mamdani Must Look Past Tax Hikes, Rent Freezes
Testimony: COPA, Safer Homes, and the Block by Block Plan
Press Release: State Cuts to Insurance Premiums Rates Will Save New York Consumers $324 Million
New York’s Opportunity to Boost Community Ownership
Press Release: CSS Report: Navigating Financial Insecurity: Low-Income New Yorkers’ Financial Strategies and Experiences
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.
Victory at the Turnstile
Victory at the Turnstile
Federal Cuts, Local Consequences: Will New York Protect Black Communities?
Rent-Stabilized Tenants Won a Much-Deserved Break
Specialized High Schools Admissions Rigged Against Students of Color
Losing Essential Plan Health Coverage? Here’s Your Guide for Finding Low-Cost Care in New York
If you've received a notice that your Essential Plan 200-250 coverage ended, don't wait to act. Community Health Advocates (CHA) provides free, personalized, and unbiased help to understand your options and find affordable care.
Fair Fares NYC Expansion: Who Qualifies, What’s Changing, and Why It Matters for Low-Income New Yorkers
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.
Rent Stabilized Tenants Won a Much-Deserved Break
Testimony: New York City Commission on Government Efficiency Public Hearing
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.