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More than half of New York City is living at or near the poverty line, according to a report released Wednesday from Robin Hood, a nonprofit that fights

In 2022, nearly 420,000 children experienced poverty in America’s largest city.

Poverty has soared in the city with the ending of pandemic era aid, and children have borne the brunt of the hardship, a report from a research group found.

Story at a glance Over half of New York City residents either live in poverty or are low-income, according to a new report from anti-poverty nonprofit Robin Hood and Columbia University’s Center on Poverty and Social Policy. The number of people across the five boroughs living in poverty jumped from 1.5 million to 2 million…

As youre likely aware, there have been recent developments in Congress in regards to the bipartisan tax package that would include an expanded Child Tax Credit

As youre likely aware, there have been recent developments in Congress in regards to the bipartisan tax package that would include an expanded Child Tax C

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More tenants than ever spend half or more of their income for shelter, leaving less for everything else, taking an emotional toll and leaving some without a place to call their own.

The organization is fighting against food insecurity in all five boroughs to ensure those who lack the financial resources can still receive consistent access to healthy food, especially during the holidays.

Isaac Chotiner interviews Christopher Wimer, of Columbia’s Center on Poverty and Social Policy, on the expired expanded child tax credit and the child poverty rate.