News — Economic Mobility & Security

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.

Four facts you may not know about low-income New Yorkers

Testimony:  The State of Workers’ Rights in New York City

Testimony: Hearing on Ending the Subminimum Wage in New York State

Testimony by Irene Lew, Policy Analyst Community Service Society of New York Before the New York State Department of Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon June 27th Hearing on Ending the Subminimum Wage in New York State

Press Release: Low-income Transit Riders and Advocates Celebrate Agreement to Fund Half-Priced Transit Fares for the Poor

Remarks by Nancy Rankin on Fair Fares Victory for New York City

Criminalizing Poverty: The Enduring Discriminatory Practice of Stop & Frisk

Testimony - Fair Fares

Press Release: Majority of City Council Members Support ‘Fair Fares’ Proposal

New York City Council Members for FairFares

Criminalizing Poverty: No Easy Pass for Transit Riders

Press Release: CSS Statement: Trump Budget a Stark Reminder that Elections Have Consequences

Letter to MTA Chairman Lhota on decriminalizing fare evasion on the MTA

Press Release: Statement by CSS President and CEO David R. Jones on Gov. Cuomo’s Announcement of Hearings on tipped Minimum Wage

Poverty’s on the Decline But Let’s Not Celebrate Just Yet

Press Release: Congestion Pricing - A CSS Analysis

Testimony: New York State Department of Labor Hearing on Employee Scheduling

Testimony: NYC Council Committee on Transportation