Home for the Holidays
Get paid to house your homeless friends and relatives for the holidays! We’ve got the details of New York’s “Home for the Holidays” program in an exclusive interview with Steven Banks, NYC Commissioner of Social Services.
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From Poverty to Stardom
Find out how one boy sung his way from poverty to center stage at the Metropolitan Opera.
Cold, Homeless, and Chasing a Dream
Women and children make up the majority of NYC’s homeless. Former City Council Speaker Christine Quinn offers solutions.
Homeless on Long Island
Homeless rates are spiking on Long Island, why? We investigate
Barren Food Pantries
Food pantries in Brooklyn and Staten Island are going bare, leaving those in need hungry for the holidays. How bad is the situation, and what can you do to help?
Are You One Paycheck Away?
Do you have enough pennies saved for a rainy day? A recent report from the non-profit Association for Neighborhood & Housing Development reveals that nearly 60% of New York City residents don’t have enough cash in the bank to cover…
Stories of Thanks From Those in Recovery
Eva's Village in Paterson helps clients beat back addictions and find jobs. On Thanksgiving, volunteers and legislators help serve hundreds of meals to those in need.
Breakthrough for New York City’s Low-Income Students
When it comes to applying to some of the top high schools here in New York City, students from low-income families face an uphill battle. That’s where Breakthrough New York steps in. As part of our ongoing initiative” Chasing The…
HUD Homeless Count Comes Up Short
Homelessness is down 12 percent over the last year in New Jersey, according to the Annual Homeless Assessment Report from the federal department of Housing and Urban Development.
Inside Rikers: The Untold Story
One of the most notorious jails in the country is located in the East River, right across from the Manhattan skyline. Rikers Island is New York City's largest correctional facility and the abuse and corruption that runs rampant within its…
BUSTED #5: Breaking News Consumer’s Handbook- Poverty in America Edition (LISTEN)
When reporting on poverty, the media fall into familiar traps and pundits make prescriptions that disregard the facts.
Debate Over Minimum Wage Goes On
Although Gov. Christie vetoed a minimum wage increase this year, lawmakers, business leaders and worker advocates are still debating increasing the state's minimum wage to $15 per hour.