Disability in New York City: Poverty, hardship, and Covid-19
We highlight the hardships faced by New Yorkers with disabilities, exacerbated by the current economic crisis, and call for an inclusive anti-poverty agenda.
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.
Spotlight on Policing: Despite the end of stop-and-frisk, Black New Yorkers continue to be over-policed
Amid nationwide debates about policing in our communities, results from the Poverty Tracker show that police continue to stop Black New Yorkers at alarmingly disproportionate rates compared to white New Yorkers.
Spotlight on COVID-19: The deepening economic insecurity and racial inequity
Using Poverty Tracker data, we find New Yorkers who were already in precarious economic positions bore the brunt of the initial economic fallout associated with COVID-19.
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.