Public Assistance

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Commentary Cities, Governance New York, New York City
May 03 2025
New York’s Welfare Rolls Are Swelling
By Stephen Eide Read More
Commentary Economics, Economics Tax & Budget, Employment
Apr 11 2018
New Welfare-to-Work Flexibility Can Increase Upward Mobility
By Emily Top Read time 3 mins Read More
Issue Brief Culture, Cities Poverty & Welfare, New York City
Feb 17 2016
Poverty and Progress in New York VIII: Welfare Trends, 2013-15
By Alex Armlovich Read time 1 mins Read More
Testimony Economics Employment
Jun 22 2015
Testimony on Raising the Minimum Wage for Fast-Food Workers
By Diana Furchtgott-Roth Read time 14 mins Read More
Report Culture, Cities, Cities Poverty & Welfare, New York City
May 20 2014
Trends In Assistance And Dependency: Tracking Programs for New York City's Poor, 1956-2014
By E. J. McMahon Read time 1 mins Read More
Commentary Cities, Culture New York City, Poverty & Welfare
Dec 03 2013
De Blasio's Welfare Agenda
By Heather Mac Donald Read time 4 mins Read More
Commentary Economics, Culture Poverty & Welfare
Sep 18 2012
Lax Rules Author Spike In Food Stamp Usage
By Diana Furchtgott-Roth Read time 5 mins Read More
Commentary Cities, Cities, Culture, Economics New York City, Poverty & Welfare
Feb 03 2009
Will Dems Move To Gut Welfare Reform?
By Steven Malanga Read time 5 mins Read More
Commentary Cities, Economics New York City
Feb 22 2007
Med Alert for Gov to Rein in Health $$
By E. J. McMahon Read time 2 mins Read More
Commentary Culture Poverty & Welfare
Mar 14 2006
Welfare Reform Requires Adjusting
By E. J. McMahon Read time 3 mins Read More