Spotlight on Housing: The looming eviction crisis
As New York State’s eviction moratorium ended on January 15th, 2021, New York City is at risk of a massive increase in evictions and homelessness, but there are policy solutions that can help address housing affordability in New York City.
Spotlight on Hunger: Food hardship in New York City is rising as New Yorkers wait for a second federal stimulus bill
As New York City and the country continue to grapple with the health and economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of New Yorkers struggle to feed themselves and their families.
Paid Sick Leave in New York City: How are workers and families being protected during the COVID-19 pandemic?
While a robust paid sick policy is necessary during a pandemic to protect both people’s health and their paychecks, the Poverty Tracker reveals some of New York City’s most vulnerable, including low-income or part-time workers, continue to lose pay when sick.
Forced Moves and Evictions in New York City
The Poverty Tracker housing module provides a first look at the experiences and trajectories of New Yorkers who are forced out of their housing due to forced displacement or high rental costs and the efficacy of housing policies in curbing rates of forced moves.
Public Charge: How a new policy could affect poverty in New York City
The Poverty Tracker reveals that proposed changes to the federal “public charge” rule could push between 60,000 and 115,000 New Yorkers, including up to 45,000 children into poverty. When accounting for a “chilling effect” the impacted population of New Yorkers is much greater.
Spotlight on Paid Sick Leave: Results from the New York City Earned Sick Time Act
The Poverty Tracker examines the impact of the New York City Paid Sick Leave Law. After implementation, young workers, female workers, and college graduates were more likely to make use of PSL, but that was not the case for part-time and less educated workers.