New Yorkers from Harlem to the Hudson in need are missing out on at least $2.5 billion in federal assistance and the State is losing out on an estimated $4.4 billion in economic stimulus.
Congressional Democrats have amped up their concern that nearly a million school-aged children would find themselves without a meal.
Today, Mayor de Blasio, Taskforce on Racial Inclusion & Equity co-chairs First Lady Chirlane McCray, Deputy Mayor J. Phillip Thompson, Deputy Mayor Dr. Raul Perea-Henze, and Executive Director Sideya Sherman announced new food access programs.
The de Blasio Administration and City Council Speaker Johnson today announced open enrollment for the City’s Fair Fares program.
New York City today joined a group of 15 Attorneys General in a lawsuit to stop the Trump administration from eliminating food assistance for nearly 700,000 Americans.
The USDA announced Thursday that it has officially kicked off a two-year pilot program that allows those who receive SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits from Harlem to Hollywood to shop for groceries from online retailers.
Mayor Bill de Blasio and Council Speaker Corey Johnson held a joint appearance Friday afternoon to announce the details of an unprecedented City effort to address poverty.
Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat released the following statement in opposition to the Trump administration’s proposed rule to redefine public charge, which would be harmful to hardworking immigrant families at the expense of children’s health and well-being.
The Health Department’s Center for Health Equity today announced that the Harlem Health Advocacy Partners (HHAP) program has improved health outcomes for Harlem residents.
The New York City Health Department today announced the 10 year anniversary of the Health Bucks program from Harlem to Hollis.
About 1.1 million New York households are missing out on help to pay their utility bills, and AARP New York and the Public Utility Law Project (PULP) today.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today released New York City’s $106.7 billion Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) Executive Budget.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced a package of major new housing reforms that will help New Yorkers exit the shelter system — or avoid it entirely.
As part of efforts to combat the exploitation of New Yorkers with identity theft and fraud schemes relating to benefits and insurance.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced that the city will begin serving healthier meals to New Yorkers.