News — Economic Mobility & Security

Understanding Public Charge Rule Changes

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.

Press Release: Statement: State Leaders Deserve Praise for Enacting COVID-19 Paid Leave; Now Swift Action Needed on Permanent Sick Leave

Statement: Averting a Student Loan Default Crisis Brought on by COVID-19

New Yorkers need a vacation

Four big takeaways from New York’s legislative season

Advocates Urge New York State Legislators to Fund Student Loan Consumer Assistance Program

Fair Fares - A new commitment from Mayor de Blasio

Press Release: Press Release: State Legislators Call for Funding for Student Loan Consumer Assistance Program

Statement: Fair Fares and the Mayor’s preliminary budget

Testimony:  Student Loan Consumer Assistance Program

New Neighbors and the Over-Policing of Communities of Color

Latinx Youth: a changing world of work

New York City Poverty Snapshot: ACS Analysis

The latest poverty and income measures from the U.S. Census Bureau show a modest decline in the number of New Yorkers living below the poverty line – but rents continue to rise faster than incomes, and New York City households face far higher rent burdens than the rest of the nation.