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Elisabeth Benjamin, VP of Health at CSS, told NYT that many losing coverage are freelancers & hourly workers.
“Our call volume has doubled. People are confused & upset. They’re going without insurance.” cssny.us/45mucwz
Need help accessing care? Call us at 1-888-614-5400
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Health care needs ALL of us!
Nearly 20% of health care workers are immigrants. We must protect essential workers by stopping federal cuts to TPS and DACA, halting deportations, and investing in infrastructure.
Protecting health care workers means protecting all New Yorkers!
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We applaud @CMCrystalHudson and @NYCCouncil for passing legislation to streamline Fair Fares enrollment for eligible New Yorkers.
Reducing barriers to benefits helps ensure more New Yorkers can access affordable transit. 🚇 council.nyc.gov/crystal-huds…
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Be ready for major changes coming to Medicaid eligibility, starting January 1.
Join our FREE webinar to learn about new eligibility requirements, how to keep your coverage, and tips for finding low-cost care if you lose it.
Oct. 29 at noon. RSVP here: cssny.us/medicaidandyou
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Join CSS for An Evening for Equity on October 15. Enjoy cocktails and light fare, connect with community leaders, and join fellow New Yorkers committed to building a more equitable future for all.
🎟️Get your tickets today cssny.org/Equity2026
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Only three Black students were among the 777 admitted to Stuyvesant High School this year. How does the SHSAT shape racial disparities at NYC’s specialized high schools?
CSS President & CEO David R. Jones discusses on The Beacon and Blueprint podcast
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Community Service Society of New York (CSS) retweeted
S/o to General Welfare Chair @crystalforbk for continuing to spotlight solutions to improve the City FHEPS program, which is a lifeline for so many New Yorkers!
TODAY, @NYCCouncil is hearing four CityFHEPS-related bills. New CSS research shows the program works well for those who can access and use it, while highlighting administrative changes that could help move more people out of the shelter system.
Read more cssny.us/improvingCityFHEPS
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TODAY, @NYCCouncil is hearing four CityFHEPS-related bills. New CSS research shows the program works well for those who can access and use it, while highlighting administrative changes that could help move more people out of the shelter system.
Read more cssny.us/improvingCityFHEPS
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Mayor Mamdani must keep an eye on the prize: New Yorkers need tangible wealth & better job prospects. Without them, too many of our neighbors
will continue struggling to afford basic necessities.”
Read the Urban Agenda
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On the 25th anniversary of September 11, CSS's AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP volunteers on Staten Island are taking part in the National Day of Service and Remembrance by organizing essential donations and distributing food to community members.
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Community Service Society of New York (CSS) retweeted
Thank you @CSSNYorg for supporting COPA! Let's get this passed!
For years, buildings have fallen into disrepair and been passed among absentee landlords, driving up rents and displacement.
To avoid repeating the same pattern, @NYCCouncil must pass COPA and give vetted buyers the first chance to buy troubled buildings.
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NYC can’t afford to lose more housing to neglect and speculation
Today, we testified urging @NYCCouncil to pass COPA and the SAFER Homes Act to preserve affordable housing, stabilize distressed buildings, and create paths to responsible ownership.
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COPA would give vetted buyers a chance to buy distressed buildings and preserve them as affordable housing. SAFER Homes would stabilize neglected buildings and hold bad landlords accountable.
The city must expand its commitment to social housing production and preservation.
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New Yorkers are resourceful in navigating financial insecurity but face structural barriers.
Join CSS on Sept. 16 at 10 a.m. to examine new research and the policy solutions needed to build greater financial security.
Register: cssny.us/webinareconomicinse…
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For years, buildings have fallen into disrepair and been passed among absentee landlords, driving up rents and displacement.
To avoid repeating the same pattern, @NYCCouncil must pass COPA and give vetted buyers the first chance to buy troubled buildings.
nydailynews.com/2026/09/02/p…
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🚨New report alert!
Financial insecurity cannot be fully understood through numbers alone. CSS listened directly to New Yorkers to capture the experiences and perspectives often left out of the conversation.
Explore the full report: cssny.us/EconomicInsecurity
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New Yorkers with low income are budgeting carefully and adjusting spending.
New CSS research featured by @Gothamist shows why the efforts must be matched by transparent financial products, strong consumer protections, and wages that reflect living costs.
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In 2016, a CSS study found that for more than 300,000 low-income New Yorkers, transit costs consumed over 10% of their household budget.
Fair Fares was the response. Its expansion proves compassionate, common-sense policy can change lives.
Read more
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