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Community Service Society of NY @cssnyorg.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
CityFHEPS helps thousands of New Yorkers move out of homelessness, but 1 in 4 recipients report payment interruptions. Now that funding for the program is secured, the city must focus on ensuring vouchers work for the households that rely on them. citylimits.org/opinion-now-...
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Opinion: Now that CityFHEPS Fight is Over, Let's Make Sure Vouchers Work - City Limits
"A rental assistance program cannot prevent homelessness if administrative problems lead to the very evictions it was designed to avoid."
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Center for Justice Innovation @innovatingjustice.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
"No one should be evicted because they are waiting for paperwork to be processed," Viviana Gordon, deputy senior director of our Housing Justice Initiatives co-writes in @citylimitsnews.bsky.social with Oksana Mironova, director of housing policy at @cssnyorg.bsky.social.
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Opinion: Now that CityFHEPS Fight is Over, Let's Make Sure Vouchers Work - City Limits
"A rental assistance program cannot prevent homelessness if administrative problems lead to the very evictions it was designed to avoid."
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Coalition for the Homeless @nyhomeless.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
“A rental assistance program cannot prevent homelessness if administrative problems lead to the very evictions it was designed to avoid.” Read the full op-ed featured in @citylimitsnews.bsky.social, by Oksana Mironova from @cssnyorg.bsky.social and Viviana Gordon from @innovatingjustice.bsky.social.
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Opinion: Now that CityFHEPS Fight is Over, Let's Make Sure Vouchers Work - City Limits
"A rental assistance program cannot prevent homelessness if administrative problems lead to the very evictions it was designed to avoid."
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Community Service Society of NY @cssnyorg.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
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 ICE deportations, and investing in infrastructure. Protecting health care workers means protecting all New Yorkers!
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Community Service Society of NY @cssnyorg.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
We applaud @cmcrystalhudson.bsky.social and @council.nyc.gov 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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Community Service Society of NY @cssnyorg.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
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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Brian Fritsch @bhfritsch.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Very happy @cmcrystalhudson.bsky.social's bill to streamline enrollment for Fair Fares and encourage NYC HRA to enroll more eligible New Yorkers is coming up for a vote in the City Council. Sent this memo of support with @ridersalliance.org @cssnyorg.bsky.social yesterday: pcac.org/nyc-council-...
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NYC COUNCIL MEMO OF SUPPORT: Intro 0248-A (Hudson) - PCAC
A Local Law in relation to automatic enrollment of eligible individuals of the Fair Fares Program STATEMENT OF SUPPORT for…
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Community Service Society of NY @cssnyorg.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
NYC can’t afford to lose more housing to neglect and speculation Today, we testified urging the NYC Council to pass COPA and the SAFER Homes Act to preserve affordable housing, stabilize distressed buildings, and create paths to responsible ownership. cssny.org/news/entry/t...
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Community Service Society of NY @cssnyorg.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
For years, buildings have fallen into disrepair and been passed among absentee landlords, driving up rents and displacement. To avoid repeating the same pattern, the NYC Council must pass COPA and give vetted buyers the first chance to buy troubled buildings. nydailynews.com/2026/09/02/p...
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Community Service Society of NY @cssnyorg.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
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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Community Service Society of NY @cssnyorg.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Critics of rent stabilization argue it should be means-tested, but that's a distraction from NYC’s housing market dynamics. In @citylimitsnews.bsky.social, CSS housing policy analyst Samuel Stein explains what critics miss and why a universal approach works better. citylimits.org/opinion-rent...
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Community Service Society of NY @cssnyorg.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
When only 3 Black students are offered seats at Stuyvesant, and just 1 at Staten Island Tech, we have to ask what kind of system we’re building. The latest Urban Agenda looks at specialized high school admissions and the need for change. Read more: cssny.us/4x2w9dl
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Community Service Society of NY @cssnyorg.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
“I’m not dismissive of free buses,” said David R. Jones, an MTA board member and CEO of the Community Service Society of New York. But expanding Fair Fares, which would include the subway, “is in many ways much more vital to working people.” www.nytimes.com/2026/07/19/n...
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Black and Latino Leaders Ask: What Do Socialist Wins Mean for New York?
Longtime leaders and advocates in minority districts fear that victories by the Democratic Socialists of America in gentrifying neighborhoods could mean political erasure.
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Community Service Society of NY @cssnyorg.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Public safety and civil rights go hand in hand. A strong, independent Civilian Complaint Review Board supports officers who serve with integrity while ensuring police accountability, transparency, and effective government. Read our testimony cssny.org/news/entry/n...
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Community Service Society of NY @cssnyorg.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
The RGB’s first-ever two-year rent freeze gives tenants needed relief. CSS will continue advocating for property tax reform that addresses landlord costs directly, rather than shifting them onto tenants. Read the Urban Agenda: cssny.us/4vTN8y2
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Community Service Society of NY @cssnyorg.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Fair Fares just got a major expansion—now covering New Yorkers up to 200% of the federal poverty level. That means more affordable transit for hundreds of thousands of people who rely on the subway and bus to get to work and daily life. Read our statement cssny.us/4eMeVt2
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Bright D Limm 임대중 @bdlimm.myatproto.social · 28/06/2026
CityFHEPS not only helps thousands in NYC stay housed; it provides much more dignity + comfort than shelters—and costs way less too. Policywise it's no-brainer. Let us all tell— 1️⃣ Our Council members to hold the line and ensure this program is expanded; and 2️⃣ Tell the mayor to stop fighting it.
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Community Service Society of NY @cssnyorg.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Good news! CityFHEPS is helping people stay housed and afford essentials like food and transportation. It’s also improving well-being: respondents say their health has gotten better thanks to the support. Check out our NEW RELEASE! cssny.us/CityFHEPSWorks
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Bright D Limm 임대중 @bdlimm.myatproto.social · 08/06/2026
When it comes to housing policy, @cssnyorg.bsky.social's Oksana Mironova is the best there is. And when it comes to analyzing Z's "Block by Block" proposal, as usual she nails it: ✅ Very good on tenant protections ❌ Reliance on private development ❌ No innovation on NYCHA finance
Screenshot excerpting two paragraphs from the article "Mamdani's $22 Billion Housing Plan: The Bold, the Borrowed, and the Bogus," by Oksana Mironova, published in Hell Gate on June 08, 2026. Text copied below.
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The innovative parts of the plan rest on its genuine focus on improving living conditions for actual tenants, who organized, doorknocked, and voted for Mamdani. Its limitation is its attempt to follow Mamdani's predecessors and chase yet another development goal without building out a public development option, like Seattle's nascent Social Housing Development Authority, or finding another way to maximize the public's role in how affordable housing gets built in New York City. Without it, the city will be stuck on the hamster wheel of private development that has failed to fully deliver for New Yorkers since Koch's housing plan.

Finally, the plan disappoints public housing residents and New Yorkers experiencing homelessness by rehashing existing policy, rather than presenting anything new. (Disclosure: the author is participating in a Housing and Homelessness Task Force convened by the administration.)
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Community Service Society of NY @cssnyorg.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
🔴New Release Across political lines, New Yorkers agree: federal policies that harm mixed-status families in subsidized housing are the wrong direction, including 70% of Republicans. Our report digs into the data and what we can do today to protect them cssny.us/MixedStatus
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Community Service Society of NY @cssnyorg.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
🔴CSS applauds @governor.ny.gov for expanding EDCAP in the FY27 budget, an important step to protect student borrowers and the state's financial stability. It also supports vital programs like Community Health Advocates and the Next Door Project, but falls short on urgent needs⤵️
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Community Service Society of NY @cssnyorg.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
🔴Major housing code violations in rent stabilized apartments fell by 8% last year. And it’s not just newer buildings leading this trend—violations were down 9% in pre-1974 >80% rent stabilized buildings. Do you know what that means? ⤵️
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Community Service Society of NY @cssnyorg.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
“Gov. Hochul has the opportunity to be the hero and save health coverage for half a million people,” said CSS VP of Health Initiatives Elisabeth Benjamin. The solution exists. The funding exists. Now New Yorkers need action from @governor.ny.gov gothamist.com/news/hochul-...
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Hochul resists pressure to intervene as 450K NYers prepare to lose public health insurance
New York GOP members of Congress "own" the healthcare cuts tied to the coverage losses, a Hochul spokesperson said.
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Community Service Society of NY @cssnyorg.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Renters in Albany, Buffalo, Kingston, Ithaca, Rochester & Syracuse face high rent burdens and rising costs. The REST Act would give local officials the power to step in and stabilize rents before more families are displaced. Read our new brief cssny.us/RESTAct
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Community Service Society of NY @cssnyorg.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
📢New York is about to let half a million working people lose health coverage, even though the plan and funding exist to stop it. The good news: @governor.ny.gov still has time to protect coverage — and must. Governor, New Yorkers are counting on you! gothamist.com/news/hochul-...
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Hochul resists pressure to intervene as 450K NYers prepare to lose public health insurance
New York GOP members of Congress "own" the healthcare cuts tied to the coverage losses, a Hochul spokesperson said.
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Community Service Society of NY @cssnyorg.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
🔴URGENT! Contingency funds already in the budget can preserve health coverage for +500,000 people at risk due to federal cuts. Legislation from Senator Gustavo Rivera and @amypaulin.bsky.social offers a plan to protect working families. @governor.ny.gov, New Yorkers are counting on you!
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Community Service Society of NY @cssnyorg.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
@governor.ny.gov New Yorkers are counting on you to protect affordable care & families statewide. You can be a hero to nearly half a million people facing the loss of health coverage due to HR1 — but action is needed now. Read the letter signed by state legislators!
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Medicaid Matters New York @medicaidmtrsny.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Nearly 1/2 million NYers will lose insurance coverage as soon as 7/11. The budget MUST include legislation to fix this! medicaidmattersny.org/wp-content/u... @hcfany.bsky.social @cssnyorg.bsky.social @maketheroadny.bsky.social @governor.ny.gov @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social @leaderasc.bsky.social
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Community Service Society of NY @cssnyorg.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
CHA helps New Yorkers navigate the health system through a statewide helpline and community-based partners in all 62 counties. CHA is needed now more than ever as major changes begin this summer. @governor.ny.gov @leaderasc.bsky.social @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social fund CHA to create a fairer NY.
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Make the Road NY @maketheroadny.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
New York State lawmakers have the responsibility to protect the nearly HALF A MILLION New Yorkers who will lose their life-saving health coverage by July 1st. Our friends, family and neighbors rely on their health insurance for survival. The time to act is now, @governor.ny.gov! ✊
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Bright D Limm 임대중 @bdlimm.myatproto.social · 08/05/2026
"Ensure that the 450,000 people who currently stand to lose health care coverage via the Essential Plan will be provided continuing coverage through the Fiscal Year 2027 budget." (518) 474-9390 for Governor Hochul (518) 455-3791 for Speaker Heastie (518) 455-2715 for Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins
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Community Service Society of NY @cssnyorg.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Albany has both the means and sound policy proposals to prevent half a million New Yorkers from losing health coverage. @governor.ny.gov , Senators Stewart-Cousins and Rivera, @amypaulin.bsky.social, and @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social must take action now. Share if you agree. bit.ly/4f57wXy
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Community Service Society of NY @cssnyorg.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
One in five New Yorkers struggled to afford transit fares, according to CSS’s latest survey, and a third who were eligible for Fair Fares are unenrolled. Respondents called the application process “complicated and slow”, said VP of Research Rachel Swaner.
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Community Service Society of NY @cssnyorg.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Transit riders, advocates and elected officials have argued that in its current form, Fair Fares excludes many of the roughly one million residents who qualify and need support. CSS has called for raising the income threshold to 300% of the Federal Poverty Line. www.nytimes.com/2026/05/07/n...
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Mamdani Wants Free Buses for All. The City Council Has Different Ideas.
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Brian Fritsch @bhfritsch.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Great morning to be out at NYC City Hall rallying in support of Fair Fares expansion! Thank you to @ridersalliance.org, @cssnyorg.bsky.social for your partnership and @speakermenin.bsky.social, @cmhudson33.bsky.social and @shaunabreu.bsky.social for your incredible leadership!
Rally in support of the expansion of the Fair Fares program at NYC City Hall on Wed. May 6th 2026Rally in support of the expansion of the Fair Fares program at NYC City Hall on Wed. May 6th 2026Rally in support of the expansion of the Fair Fares program at NYC City Hall on Wed. May 6th 2026
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Community Service Society of NY @cssnyorg.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
We testified before the New York City Council, showing that while #FairFares helps, too many eligible New Yorkers aren't enrolled, and the discount still isn’t enough for many. We’re calling for automatic enrollment and free transit for the lowest‑income riders. bit.ly/4upDq5m
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Community Service Society of NY @cssnyorg.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
🔴NEW BRIEF! Fair Fares makes transit more affordable, but too many eligible New Yorkers are still left out. Survey data point to the need for automatic enrollment and free transit for those with the lowest incomes. Read the findings cssny.us/FairFares26
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Community Service Society of NY @cssnyorg.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Fair Fares cuts subway and bus fares in half, but too many eligible New Yorkers still aren’t enrolled, and transit remains unaffordable. Our new report calls for automatic enrollment and free transit for people at or below 150% FPL. www.thecity.nyc/2026/05/05/f...
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New Yorkers Still Struggle to Afford Transit Rides Despite Help From the City
Residents who qualify for the Fair Fares program said affording transit costs is still difficult, according to a new report from the Community Service Society.
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Community Service Society of NY @cssnyorg.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
A New York law passed in 2023 bars health care providers from reporting medical debt and prevents credit bureaus from recording it. In 2025, we estimated that $241M–$337M was removed from credit reports. A model that other states can follow. Read more www.aarp.org/advocacy/med...
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AARP Fights to Keep Medical Debt Off Credit Reports
Older adults face higher health costs and fixed retirement incomes — making them especially vulnerable to these credit concerns
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Community Service Society of NY @cssnyorg.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
🔴NEW BRIEF AVAILABLE Housing code violations frequently coincide with eviction filings. The Clean Hands Act would strengthen enforcement of habitability standards by limiting eviction actions when open violations remain. Read more cssny.us/CleanHands
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Community Service Society of NY @cssnyorg.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
🔴Winter evictions put safety and lives at risk—especially as extreme cold becomes more common and homelessness remains widespread. New data shows eviction risk is uneven across New York State, with Black and Latino tenants disproportionately affected. bit.ly/WINTEREVICTION
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Inequality.org @inequality.org · 28/04/2026
Opaque algorithms eat into gig workers' rights. New York should set clear standards to fight back against inequality, writes Rachel Swaner of @cssnyorg.bsky.social inequality.org/article/the-...
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The App Is the Boss — And It’s Deepening Inequality in New York
Gig workers are under unprecedented surveillance. Algorithmic transparency is critical to protecting their rights.
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Community Service Society of NY @cssnyorg.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
The climate crisis is a housing crisis. Hotter summers, heavier storms, and rising energy costs are already shaping where and how New Yorkers live, with the greatest impacts on low-income communities. Here’s what we can do cssny.us/EarthDay2026
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Community Service Society of NY @cssnyorg.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
📢NEW RELEASE Gig work now accounts for income for 1 in 5 New Yorkers, yet no statewide framework governs algorithmic management. Our press release details new findings and the case for oversight. Read more cssny.us/4tllxol
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Community Service Society of NY @cssnyorg.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
📢Big day in Albany for saving health coverage for half a million New Yorkers—16 new Assembly cosponsors, on A1092, including AM Jenifer Rajkumar, who is standing up for 76,000 Queens residents slated to lose coverage on July 1. Thank you NYS Assembly members who are signed on!
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Community Service Society of NY @cssnyorg.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Our new research challenges the myth of gig work flexibility: 👉80% of New York gig workers say apps push them to work certain times. 👉70% say apps control when, where, and how much they work. Read more on @cityandstateny.bsky.social cssny.us/4mEYz98
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Report: Gig work has become a full-time, closely monitored gig
A new report by the Community Service Society is calling for state-level protections for gig workers from algorithmic management.
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Community Service Society of NY @cssnyorg.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
First, they came for health care. Now, housing is next. A new federal rule could strip housing assistance from mixed-status families—putting ~80,000 people, including 37,000 children, at risk. New York leaders must stand up for our neighbors. Read more: cssny.us/486YhSs
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First, They Came for Their Health Care. Now They’re Coming for Their Housing. — Center for New York City Affairs
A proposed Federal rule would deny housing assistance to nearly 80,000 families that include people lacking qualifying immigration status.
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Community Service Society of NY @cssnyorg.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
If NYC leaders are serious about affordability, they can’t ignore property taxes. The current system favors high-value properties and speculators while burdening multifamily housing. Despite broad agreement, meaningful reform has yet to come. amsterdamnews.com/news/2026/04...
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Community Service Society of NY @cssnyorg.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Tax Day may be over, but it’s still a good moment to talk about the proposed pied-à-terre tax. CSS’s Samuel Stein called it a “good step,” but not enough to meet the city’s revenue needs without going further. It can’t be the end of the conversation! hellgatenyc.com/pied-a-terre...
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Pied-à-Terre-orize the Rich
And more news for your Thursday.
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Community Service Society of NY @cssnyorg.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Elisabeth Benjamin, VP of health at CSS, said officials were facing significant challenges as they prepared for the Medicaid changes. “They’re doing the best they can to figure out what they can automate, but people are still going to lose coverage — a lot of people" www.nytimes.com/2026/04/14/n...
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Trump and New York Are in a Tug of War Over Medicaid Coverage
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