To uphold its commitment to housing stability, New York City must fully fund Right to Counsel, expand social housing programs, and prioritize tenant protections in the FY26 budget.
Launched five years ago, Fair Fares provides discounted MetroCards to and has been a game-changer for thousands of city residents, connecting them to jobs, training opportunities, medical care, social events, and so much more.
We shared findings from our recent research before the NYC Council General Welfare Committee to highlight some of the core challenges within our public benefits system that are adversely impacting New Yorkers.
Widespread support for public banking among New Yorkers underscores the urgent need for government-chartered financial institutions to address ongoing discrimination and inequities in the current banking system.
We urge the City Council and the City administration to adequately fund and staff the Commission at the levels necessary to ensure effective and efficient enforcement of city laws
In November 2022, New Yorkers approved a ballot measure known as the Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act (Bond Act for short) to make $4.2 billion available for projects tackling environmental and climate change. Fast forward two years, and only 11 percent of that funding has been spent.
Key reforms to refundable tax credits—including expanding the Empire State Child Credit and the Earned Income Tax Credit—would reduce child poverty, improve economic security, and promote long-term financial stability for low-income New Yorkers.
The Community Service Society of New York (CSS) thanks Governor Kathy Hochul for her continued leadership in supporting student loan borrowers by including the Education Debt Consumer Assistance Program (EDCAP) in her 2025-26 Executive Budget.