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Press Release: CSS Statement on FY 2027 State Budget

The Community Service Society of New York (CSS) applauds Governor Kathy Hochul for her commitment to protecting student borrowers in the face of harmful federal policies by expanding the Education Debt Consumer Assistance Program (EDCAP) to $6 million in the FY 2027 New York State budget.

Albany can’t let half a million New Yorkers lose health coverage

When it comes to progressive and inclusive health care policies, New York has always been a trailblazer. The state prides itself on being a beacon of opportunity, inclusion and fairness. Our laws, our institutions and our public investments have long reflected a shared understanding that

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In Remembrance

Tom Waters

We honor the memory of all those who lost their lives to Covid-19, including our friend and colleague Tom Waters. Learn more about Tom’s work as a fierce advocate for low-income tenants.

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Facts & Figures

One-in-Three

One-third of NYC's voting-age citizens lives in a low-income household. Find out about the hopes and challenges of "The Unheard Third."

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