Federal healthcare cuts are threatening coverage for many New Yorkers. Elisabeth Benjamin, VP of health initiatives at CSS, shares how New York can fight back and protect vulnerable communities. Q&A via @cityandstateny.bsky.social cityandstateny.com/nyn-media/20...

Federal healthcare cuts are threatening coverage for many New Yorkers. Elisabeth Benjamin, VP of health initiatives at CSS, shares how New York can fight back and protect vulnerable communities. Q&A via @cityandstateny.bsky.social cityandstateny.com/nyn-media/20...

1 in 10 of all U.S. health care coverage losses under federal cuts will hit New York. But we have tools that work to keep people insured and minimize coverage losses. 85K+ people kept their coverage after COVID-era rollbacks thanks to the Keep NY Covered Project. Learn how cssny.us/KNYC

Trump’s HUD cuts would blow a hole in New York’s affordable housing. A 44% slash would gut Section 8, leave public housing in disrepair, and displace residents with low income — all to bankroll tax breaks for the wealthy. Read the Urban Agenda cssny.us/45ctaCv

A measure by @urbaninstitute.bsky.social @fpwa.bsky.social and CSS shows NYC families need far more than the poverty line to get by, nearly $15K/year just for food. SNAP cuts will deepen food insecurity for many New Yorkers. Albany must act now! nydailynews.com/2025/07/29/a...

Support older adults in our community! @cssnyorg.bsky.social mobilizes thousands of volunteers through their Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, a model in volunteer service that has been replicated nationally and internationally. Learn more and sign up here: www.cssny.org/issues/entry...

Corporate landlords are spending millions to block tenant protections, but rent control remains a proven, popular, and viable solution that could protect 30 million families from displacement. A new report offers data and tools to move policy forward. bit.ly/homesfutures

A recent CSS report shows eviction orders targeting middle-income households jumped 12% post-pandemic. New York's affordability crisis is pushing people out—94% of the 400K+ who left the state between 2020 and 2022 were city residents. Read more: citylimits.org/opinion-we-n...

📢Today, CSS is in Syracuse, learning about housing in Central New York. Excited to find out about enthusiasm for Good Cause Eviction and anti-flipping legislation.

Student aid opened doors once closed to working-class families. One bill could slam them shut again, hurting NYers and the state economy. The federal rollback is an attack on 20 years of work toward equity. New York must step up to mitigate the damage. amsterdamnews.com/news/2025/07...

A federal monitor flagged unconstitutional practices by NYPD’s Community Response Team — a unit meant to address quality-of-life issues. 97% of those targeted were Black or Latino men. Read the Urban Agenda amsterdamnews.com/news/2025/07...

Elisabeth Benjamin, VP of Health Initiatives at CSS, joined Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins to honor Westchester Disabled on the Move—our long-time partner in health programs like CHA, ICAN, and the CSS Navigator Network.

Spot on. @cssnyorg.bsky.social @cityandstateny.bsky.social www.cityandstateny.com/opinion/2025...

The Community Service Society applauds the NYC Council for doubling Managed Care Consumer Assistance Program (MCCAP) funding in FY2026—a bold move to protect healthcare access as federal proposals threaten to erode the safety net for New Yorkers. Read more cssny.org/news/entry/c...

The ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ would devastate NY. Hospitals would lose $3B, and the state budget would be slashed by $13.5B. Seven NY Republicans can stop it. Read the Op-ed by CSS President & CEO David R. Jones to see what’s at stake: www.cityandstateny.com/opinion/2025...

NEW: We joined @cmbrookspowers.bsky.social along with 17 @council.nyc.gov members and groups including @cssnyorg.bsky.social, @ridersalliance.org, @rpa.org, & @reinventalbany.bsky.social in calling on Mayor Adams to expand Fair Fares to 200% of FPL and the railroads in NYC. pcac.org/fair-fares-c...

We stand with Assembly Member Eddie Gibbs in calling to restore jury rights to New Yorkers who have served their time. More inclusive juries improve deliberations and build greater trust in verdicts. www.cityandstateny.com/opinion/2025...

Read our op-ed, co-authored by @cssnyorg.bsky.social to understand the flaws in the City’s new research study on pregnant people seeking shelter. citylimits.org/opinion-city... Originally published in @citylimitsnews.bsky.social.

Medical debt burdens as many as 100 million Americans. New @lowninstitute.org data shows how hospital charity care + collection policies vary widely—sometimes helping, sometimes hurting patients. lowninstitute.org/press-releas....

The Adams administration has proposed increasing the rent contribution required of some #CityFHEPS voucher holders from 30% to 40% of their income. This change could worsen financial hardship for nearly 30,000 low-income households. Read our testimony cssny.org/news/entry/t...

The House is set to vote on the biggest health care cut in US history. New York’s economy could lose $11B a year, millions could lose coverage, and families may face premium increases of up to $300/month. Lawmakers must reject this reckless proposal. cssny.org/news/entry/c...

Elisabeth Benjamin, VP of Health at CSS, spoke with Spectrum News about the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s plan to cut $880B from Medicaid—a move that could devastate millions of New Yorkers and undermine our state’s public health infrastructure. spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-...

A recent study from Brown University found that NY hospitals are charging 4x more than doctors’ offices for routine medical services. It’s not fair and it’s hurting New Yorkers. Tell Albany: take action and pass the #FairPricingAct!

Protect Medicaid! The health care of 8.6 million New Yorkers is at risk. Key votes are happening now. Now more than ever, your voice matters - call your Representative today! cssny.org/campaigns/en...

Proposed federal cuts to Medicaid threaten the healthcare access of millions of New Yorkers & our state's public health infrastructure. Join Elisabeth Benjamin from CSS & leaders on May 12 at 1 PM for a webinar on what’s at stake. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

The federal government is back to garnishing wages, tax refunds & Social Security from student loan borrowers in default—while living costs soar. This will hit many New Yorkers hard. Need help with repayment? Visit edcapny.org Read The Urban Agenda amsterdamnews.com/news/2025/05...

This morning, we joined @emilyassembly.bsky.social and Senator Cordell Cleare for a legislative breakfast on the future of social housing in New York. With tenant leaders and housing champions, we made the case for bold, public solutions to the housing crisis in New York.

Too many families are left out by poverty measures that ignore the cost of life in America. As cuts to Medicaid & more loom, the National True Cost of Living Coalition is in D.C. briefing lawmakers on a better measure: the True Cost of Economic Security nationaltruecostofliving.org/research/as-...

NYC’s next mayor has the power to impact homelessness. Join I’m Homeless and I Vote! on May 22 at 6 PM to learn about voting rights for people experiencing homelessness. Make your voice heard! us02web.zoom.us/j/83894393939

57% of New Yorkers report barriers when applying for public benefits—confusion, delays, and documentation issues. CSS's latest survey reveals the challenges in accessing NYC's safety net. Read more: cssny.org/news/entry/h...

Our national research shows 73% of student loan borrowers say the high cost of everyday living is their top repayment barrier. Cutting IDR will only lead to more defaults. CSS testified today, urging the Department of Education to protect IDR & PSLF. Read more cssny.org/news/entry/t...

The RGB proposed its 5th rent hike in a row—even as their own data shows landlords saw a record leap in profits, while New Yorkers cut back on food, health care, and basics. A rent freeze isn’t just justified—it’s necessary. Read our testimony cssny.us/RGBDATA25

In 2022, NY voters approved the Bond Act to fund climate projects. Three years later, just 16% has been spent—and NYC public housing residents, essential to its passage, have been left out. Lawmakers are urging Governor Kathy Hochul to fix the rollout and invest in safe, green homes today.

Skyrocketing rents are driving the mayoral race, and tenants are demanding a rent freeze. New data shows it could save households $6.8B and boost NYC’s economy. 📊 See the facts: www.cssny.org/publications...

📊 68% of #NewYorkers struggled with #healthcare costs last year. We’re breaking down why and what we can do about it. 📅 Join us for a webinar on May 6 at 1 PM. RSVP today cssny.us/Unaffordable...

We ran the numbers, and stabilized tenants would save about $500 a month in just a couple of years with a sustained rent freeze.

📢 Funding alert for Western NY CBOs: CHAMP program is looking for a partner to help New Yorkers navigate health‑insurance barriers to mental health & substance‑use treatment. Apply here 👇 champny.org/resources/ch... #MentalHealth #SubstanceUse #HealthAccess #WesternNY

A new report from @cssnyorg.bsky.social finds that freezing the rent on stabilized apartments would save New Yorkers nearly $7 billion over four years. When working people have more money in their pockets, the entire economy benefits. It’s time to give tenants some relief.

Next week, we'll get a signal from NYC's rent guidelines board how much rents in one million rent stabilized apartments will go up, if at all. At @cssnyorg.bsky.social, our analysis shows that a rent freeze this year is justified:

LIVE NOW: The Affordable New York Mayoral Forum is underway! Candidates are taking the stage to share their vision for a fairer, more affordable NYC. Tune in now: youtube.com/live/WWgjFR7C4… #AffordableNY202525

The Affordable New York forum is SOLD OUT! But don't worry, you can still join us via live stream! Hear from mayoral candidates on housing, healthcare, transit, and more. Register now and don't miss out! cssny.org/mayoralforum

What will it take to make NYC fairer & more affordable for all New Yorkers—and who’s ready to lead the way? Hear directly from mayoral candidates on how they’ll govern, what they’ll prioritize, & who they’ll fight for. Limited space—RSVP today! cssny.org/mayoralforum

In NYC, the richer the neighborhood, the lower the tax rate. Our new property tax system report reveals: 🏢 Large rental buildings taxed 5x more than homes 🎯 Black & low-income neighborhoods hit hardest 🏚️ Vacant lots rewarded. It’s time to fix it! Read more cssny.us/NYCPROPERTYTAX

37% of NYC’s renters with low incomes rely on rent-regulated homes—that’s 434,300 households. We testified before Washington’s Senate Committee on Ways & Means on why rent regulation is the essential backbone of affordability in New York City. Read more cssny.org/news/entry/t...

One of the crazier NYC policy/politics problems is that we tax apartments the most and single-family homes the least. In a new report, @cssnyorg.bsky.social and @pandpinst.bsky.social detail how a warped property tax system drives up rents.

NYC's property tax system is broken.   For 50 years, it has unfairly burdened renters, overtaxed working-class communities, and given massive breaks to luxury condos and empty lots.   Today, we're releasing a new report analyzing how it works and what we can do to make it fairer.

Good to see more evidence of the impact of Right to Counsel in NYC. When systems change, so do outcomes.

The RGB season is upon us, when 2.1m tenants in NYC find out how much their rents will go up, if at all. And, data published by the RGB shows that landlords of rent stabilized buildings had one of the most profitable years to date!

A Rent Guidelines Board report shows Net Operating Incomes (landlords' incomes minus expenses) rose by 12.1% from 2022 to 2023, a major turnaround from the four prior years of available data. A clear sign that landlords don’t need another rent hike. www.cssny.org/news/entry/f...