Such direct-assistance programs are growing in New York and across the nation. Rebecca Redelmeier/Gothamist “It's not just that you’re giving unfortunate people $200 a month,” Tucker said.

NEW YORK (PIX11)— Over 30 city, state, and federal benefit programs are available in New York City. ... cash assistance and benefits eligibility by: Matthew Euzarraga. Posted: May 10, ...

As a third round of COVID-19 relief checks hits bank accounts around the country, direct cash assistance is growing in political popularity, including at the local level. Stockton, California’s 2019 ...

NEW YORK (PIX11) — Did you know that if you’re having tough times, New York City’s emergency cash assistance program can help you pay your bills and rent? The program is a “One Shot Deal ...

NEW YORK (PIX11) – For New Yorkers who may be at risk of eviction or homelessness, New York City offers multiple rental assistance programs. The Department of Social Services can help connect ...

The bill, which was sponsored by Councilwoman Crystal Hudson (D-Brooklyn), would permit the city to fund pilot programs that provide unconditional monetary assistance to people found eligible. It ...

Timely processing for SNAP and cash assistance applications throughout the entirety of fiscal year 2024 was a respective 65% and 42% – well below the city’s targets, but still a bit better than the ...

New York City’s rate of processing food stamp and cash assistance applications within the required 30 days took a precipitous plunge last fiscal year — setting the worst record in more than a ...

But once a person is sanctioned for failing to meet the work requirements for the cash assistance program, they could also lose other social services benefits, such as food stamps or housing ...

NEW YORK (PIX11) — Did you know that if you’re having tough times, New York City’s emergency cash assistance program can help you pay your bills and rent? The program is a “One Shot Deal ...