News — Economic Mobility & Security
The Pandemic Economy: COVID-19 Fallout Continues to Hit Low-Income New Yorkers the Hardest
EDCAP Director Carolina Rodriguez Receives Woman of Distinction Award
Economic Inequities Grow As COVID-19 Recession Takes Hold
Managing Student Loans Amid the Coronavirus
Get updates from the federal and NY State level for student loan borrowers.
Race and the Economic Fallout from COVID-19 in New York City
Months after the start of the pandemic, New York City is faring much worse economically than the rest of the country. Black and brown communities have disproportionately shouldered the burden of the economic and public health fallout from COVID-19. We explore the data, and recommend urgent state and federal action.
Washington to Bronx: Drop Dead?
Press Release: Transit Advocates Criticize Cuts to Fair Fares in FY21 Budget Agreement
Testimony: NY City Council Hearing on COVID-19 Relief Package
Testimony: COVID-19 Impact on Communities of Color
Answers for NYC Residents: COVID-19 Resources from the Benefits Plus Learning Center
The experts at BPLC have published comprehensive guides on how the COVID-19 crisis is impacting government resources and services.