Community Service Society of NY
@cssnyorg.bsky.social
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The Community Service Society of New York applauds
@governor.ny.gov for her commitment to expand the Education Debt Consumer Assistance Program (EDCAP) at a pivotal moment for student loan borrowers.
Read our statement cssny.org/news/entry/c...
@governor.ny.gov for her commitment to expand the Education Debt Consumer Assistance Program (EDCAP) at a pivotal moment for student loan borrowers.
Read our statement cssny.org/news/entry/c...
January 13, 2026 at 9:53 PM
The Community Service Society of New York applauds
@governor.ny.gov for her commitment to expand the Education Debt Consumer Assistance Program (EDCAP) at a pivotal moment for student loan borrowers.
Read our statement cssny.org/news/entry/c...
@governor.ny.gov for her commitment to expand the Education Debt Consumer Assistance Program (EDCAP) at a pivotal moment for student loan borrowers.
Read our statement cssny.org/news/entry/c...
Our Next Door Project is teaming up with Senator Cordell Cleare
to host a Clean Slate Clinic.
Don’t miss the opportunity to have your record reviewed and find out if you’re eligible for sealing.
See you on Friday, January 23, in Harlem!
to host a Clean Slate Clinic.
Don’t miss the opportunity to have your record reviewed and find out if you’re eligible for sealing.
See you on Friday, January 23, in Harlem!
January 13, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Our Next Door Project is teaming up with Senator Cordell Cleare
to host a Clean Slate Clinic.
Don’t miss the opportunity to have your record reviewed and find out if you’re eligible for sealing.
See you on Friday, January 23, in Harlem!
to host a Clean Slate Clinic.
Don’t miss the opportunity to have your record reviewed and find out if you’re eligible for sealing.
See you on Friday, January 23, in Harlem!
Good news! @governor.ny.gov & @mayor.nyc.gov are advancing universal child care with statewide pre-K + free care for NYC toddlers.
With affordability top of mind for New Yorkers, this is a bold step toward stability & economic security for families.
Read more cssny.us/3Z4vtVD
With affordability top of mind for New Yorkers, this is a bold step toward stability & economic security for families.
Read more cssny.us/3Z4vtVD
January 9, 2026 at 8:42 PM
Good news! @governor.ny.gov & @mayor.nyc.gov are advancing universal child care with statewide pre-K + free care for NYC toddlers.
With affordability top of mind for New Yorkers, this is a bold step toward stability & economic security for families.
Read more cssny.us/3Z4vtVD
With affordability top of mind for New Yorkers, this is a bold step toward stability & economic security for families.
Read more cssny.us/3Z4vtVD
Outsized jumps in the city’s unemployment rate for Black New Yorkers — especially youth – are signaling stress in the labor market that our leaders at City Hall cannot afford to ignore.
Read the Urban Agenda amsterdamnews.com/news/2026/01...
Read the Urban Agenda amsterdamnews.com/news/2026/01...
January 8, 2026 at 9:51 PM
Outsized jumps in the city’s unemployment rate for Black New Yorkers — especially youth – are signaling stress in the labor market that our leaders at City Hall cannot afford to ignore.
Read the Urban Agenda amsterdamnews.com/news/2026/01...
Read the Urban Agenda amsterdamnews.com/news/2026/01...
Before the MTA fare hike, 1 in 5 New Yorkers already struggled to afford public transit. Expanding Fair Fares to 200% of the federal poverty level would make a huge difference for hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers facing economic insecurity.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/04/n...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/04/n...
Subway and Bus Fare Rises to $3 in New York City on Sunday
www.nytimes.com
January 7, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Before the MTA fare hike, 1 in 5 New Yorkers already struggled to afford public transit. Expanding Fair Fares to 200% of the federal poverty level would make a huge difference for hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers facing economic insecurity.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/04/n...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/04/n...
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Healthcare premiums are set to soar in 2026 as key subsidies under the Affordable Care Act expire for millions of people. The United States "has essentially done nothing to control health care costs," says Elisabeth Benjamin of @cssnyorg.bsky.social.
December 30, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Healthcare premiums are set to soar in 2026 as key subsidies under the Affordable Care Act expire for millions of people. The United States "has essentially done nothing to control health care costs," says Elisabeth Benjamin of @cssnyorg.bsky.social.
Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year 2026!
December 24, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year 2026!
“There’s no question that things have deteriorated for people."
David R. Jones, CSS President & CEO, said Mayor Eric Adams’ decisions, such as opposing housing vouchers and half-price MetroCards, hurt poor New Yorkers, as poverty rose during his tenure.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/23/n...
David R. Jones, CSS President & CEO, said Mayor Eric Adams’ decisions, such as opposing housing vouchers and half-price MetroCards, hurt poor New Yorkers, as poverty rose during his tenure.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/23/n...
The Complicated Legacy of Eric Adams
www.nytimes.com
December 24, 2025 at 5:20 PM
“There’s no question that things have deteriorated for people."
David R. Jones, CSS President & CEO, said Mayor Eric Adams’ decisions, such as opposing housing vouchers and half-price MetroCards, hurt poor New Yorkers, as poverty rose during his tenure.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/23/n...
David R. Jones, CSS President & CEO, said Mayor Eric Adams’ decisions, such as opposing housing vouchers and half-price MetroCards, hurt poor New Yorkers, as poverty rose during his tenure.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/23/n...
As the first uniformed woman and first EMS responder to serve as Commissioner, Bonsignore brings deep experience and a real commitment to serving all New Yorkers.
December 23, 2025 at 10:07 PM
As the first uniformed woman and first EMS responder to serve as Commissioner, Bonsignore brings deep experience and a real commitment to serving all New Yorkers.
Mayor-elect @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social's selection of Lillian Bonsignore to lead the FDNY signals a bold and forward-thinking agenda for the department.
cssny.us/4pdC9vb
cssny.us/4pdC9vb
December 23, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Mayor-elect @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social's selection of Lillian Bonsignore to lead the FDNY signals a bold and forward-thinking agenda for the department.
cssny.us/4pdC9vb
cssny.us/4pdC9vb
As the first uniformed woman and first EMS responder to serve as Commissioner, Bonsignore brings deep experience and a real commitment to serving all New Yorkers.
December 23, 2025 at 10:06 PM
As the first uniformed woman and first EMS responder to serve as Commissioner, Bonsignore brings deep experience and a real commitment to serving all New Yorkers.
"Many people we survey who aren’t employed say they lack the work experience employers want,” said David R. Jones, CSS President & CEO, noting the share of Black youth out of school and work.
Mayor-elect @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social must help change that cssny.us/4sdmEGi
Mayor-elect @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social must help change that cssny.us/4sdmEGi
Jobs Stall, a Sign NYC’s Economy Is ‘Treading Water’ in Uncertain Times
As Mayor Eric Adams readies to hand City Hall to Zohran Mamdani, employment is in hibernation — especially for Black workers.
cssny.us
December 23, 2025 at 9:44 PM
"Many people we survey who aren’t employed say they lack the work experience employers want,” said David R. Jones, CSS President & CEO, noting the share of Black youth out of school and work.
Mayor-elect @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social must help change that cssny.us/4sdmEGi
Mayor-elect @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social must help change that cssny.us/4sdmEGi
By packing the RGB with his picks, Mayor Eric Adams is moving to derail Mayor-elect @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social's promise to freeze rents.
New Yorkers voted for change last November. The new mayor should be allowed to do the job he was elected to do.
Read more citylimits.org/opinion-by-t...
New Yorkers voted for change last November. The new mayor should be allowed to do the job he was elected to do.
Read more citylimits.org/opinion-by-t...
Opinion: By the Numbers, a Rent Freeze Is Warranted - City Limits
"To be sure, a small (and often overstated) segment of rent stabilized buildings face real financial distress. Adding to the rent burdens of a million households to save these outliers makes little se...
citylimits.org
December 22, 2025 at 9:46 PM
By packing the RGB with his picks, Mayor Eric Adams is moving to derail Mayor-elect @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social's promise to freeze rents.
New Yorkers voted for change last November. The new mayor should be allowed to do the job he was elected to do.
Read more citylimits.org/opinion-by-t...
New Yorkers voted for change last November. The new mayor should be allowed to do the job he was elected to do.
Read more citylimits.org/opinion-by-t...
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New volunteer opportunity for New Yorkers 55+.
AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP connects older adults with flexible ways to support their community.
Info session: Jan 8 at 10 AM with @cssnyorg.bsky.social
AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP connects older adults with flexible ways to support their community.
Info session: Jan 8 at 10 AM with @cssnyorg.bsky.social
December 19, 2025 at 10:25 PM
New volunteer opportunity for New Yorkers 55+.
AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP connects older adults with flexible ways to support their community.
Info session: Jan 8 at 10 AM with @cssnyorg.bsky.social
AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP connects older adults with flexible ways to support their community.
Info session: Jan 8 at 10 AM with @cssnyorg.bsky.social
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Very proud to work on this transformative proposal for Fair Fares with @cssnyorg.bsky.social and @ridersalliance.org. Excited for the future of this program as part of the broader affordability agenda.
Huge thank you to @samanthaliebman.bsky.social for covering!
Huge thank you to @samanthaliebman.bsky.social for covering!
#FairFares can deliver affordable transit and faster commutes to millions of New Yorkers within @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social’s first 100 days.
Our five-point plan, developed in collaboration with
@ridersalliance.org @pcac.org, explains how:
pcac.org/press-releas...
Our five-point plan, developed in collaboration with
@ridersalliance.org @pcac.org, explains how:
pcac.org/press-releas...
Press Release: Mamdani Administration, City Council Can Deliver Universally Affordable Transit in 100 Days via Expansion of Fair Fares - PCAC
Advocates release five-point plan to deepen affordability, slash commute times for more than two million New Yorkers Plan builds on…
pcac.org
December 12, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Very proud to work on this transformative proposal for Fair Fares with @cssnyorg.bsky.social and @ridersalliance.org. Excited for the future of this program as part of the broader affordability agenda.
Huge thank you to @samanthaliebman.bsky.social for covering!
Huge thank you to @samanthaliebman.bsky.social for covering!
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📢NEW: Major @nydailynews.com op-ed backs COPA—and the fight for an affordable NYC.
The piece from Fifth Avenue Committee's Michelle de la Uz lays out why the Community Opportunity to Purchase Act is essential to keeping New Yorkers in their homes.
PASS COPA NOW!
www.nydailynews.com/2025/12/09/n...
The piece from Fifth Avenue Committee's Michelle de la Uz lays out why the Community Opportunity to Purchase Act is essential to keeping New Yorkers in their homes.
PASS COPA NOW!
www.nydailynews.com/2025/12/09/n...
December 9, 2025 at 5:05 PM
📢NEW: Major @nydailynews.com op-ed backs COPA—and the fight for an affordable NYC.
The piece from Fifth Avenue Committee's Michelle de la Uz lays out why the Community Opportunity to Purchase Act is essential to keeping New Yorkers in their homes.
PASS COPA NOW!
www.nydailynews.com/2025/12/09/n...
The piece from Fifth Avenue Committee's Michelle de la Uz lays out why the Community Opportunity to Purchase Act is essential to keeping New Yorkers in their homes.
PASS COPA NOW!
www.nydailynews.com/2025/12/09/n...
#FairFares can deliver affordable transit and faster commutes to millions of New Yorkers within @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social’s first 100 days.
Our five-point plan, developed in collaboration with
@ridersalliance.org @pcac.org, explains how:
pcac.org/press-releas...
Our five-point plan, developed in collaboration with
@ridersalliance.org @pcac.org, explains how:
pcac.org/press-releas...
Press Release: Mamdani Administration, City Council Can Deliver Universally Affordable Transit in 100 Days via Expansion of Fair Fares - PCAC
Advocates release five-point plan to deepen affordability, slash commute times for more than two million New Yorkers Plan builds on…
pcac.org
December 12, 2025 at 5:51 PM
#FairFares can deliver affordable transit and faster commutes to millions of New Yorkers within @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social’s first 100 days.
Our five-point plan, developed in collaboration with
@ridersalliance.org @pcac.org, explains how:
pcac.org/press-releas...
Our five-point plan, developed in collaboration with
@ridersalliance.org @pcac.org, explains how:
pcac.org/press-releas...
Student debt is one of the biggest financial hurdles for young people—yet most start unprepared.
A new CSS report explores why borrowers disengage & how to fix it.
cssny.us/4pxgyz2
A new CSS report explores why borrowers disengage & how to fix it.
cssny.us/4pxgyz2
December 10, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Student debt is one of the biggest financial hurdles for young people—yet most start unprepared.
A new CSS report explores why borrowers disengage & how to fix it.
cssny.us/4pxgyz2
A new CSS report explores why borrowers disengage & how to fix it.
cssny.us/4pxgyz2
Passing COPA in 2025 sends a clear message: power belongs with tenants and communities—not investors pricing them out.
Read this column by Council Member @cmsandynurse.bsky.social
and CSS President & CEO David R. Jones on
@citylimitsnews.bsky.social
citylimits.org/opinion-new-...
Read this column by Council Member @cmsandynurse.bsky.social
and CSS President & CEO David R. Jones on
@citylimitsnews.bsky.social
citylimits.org/opinion-new-...
December 3, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Passing COPA in 2025 sends a clear message: power belongs with tenants and communities—not investors pricing them out.
Read this column by Council Member @cmsandynurse.bsky.social
and CSS President & CEO David R. Jones on
@citylimitsnews.bsky.social
citylimits.org/opinion-new-...
Read this column by Council Member @cmsandynurse.bsky.social
and CSS President & CEO David R. Jones on
@citylimitsnews.bsky.social
citylimits.org/opinion-new-...
Together, we can make affordability more than a promise—we can make it real.
Every dollar you give helps us fight to expand health care access, increase affordable housing, and strengthen tenant protections
Donate today at donate.cssny.org/meetthemoment
Every dollar you give helps us fight to expand health care access, increase affordable housing, and strengthen tenant protections
Donate today at donate.cssny.org/meetthemoment
December 2, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Together, we can make affordability more than a promise—we can make it real.
Every dollar you give helps us fight to expand health care access, increase affordable housing, and strengthen tenant protections
Donate today at donate.cssny.org/meetthemoment
Every dollar you give helps us fight to expand health care access, increase affordable housing, and strengthen tenant protections
Donate today at donate.cssny.org/meetthemoment
CSS looks forward to working with the mayor-elect to promote economic mobility for working New Yorkers struggling with the affordability crisis in New York City.
Read our statement cssny.us/3LSljnZ
Read our statement cssny.us/3LSljnZ
November 25, 2025 at 4:47 PM
CSS looks forward to working with the mayor-elect to promote economic mobility for working New Yorkers struggling with the affordability crisis in New York City.
Read our statement cssny.us/3LSljnZ
Read our statement cssny.us/3LSljnZ
4 CSS leaders will join mayor-elect @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social's transition committees!
✅CSS President & CEO David Jones – Social Services
✅Board Trustee Laura Kavanagh – Gov't Operations
✅ VP of Health Elisabeth Benjamin – Health
✅ Senior Policy Analyst Iziah Thompson – Housing
✅CSS President & CEO David Jones – Social Services
✅Board Trustee Laura Kavanagh – Gov't Operations
✅ VP of Health Elisabeth Benjamin – Health
✅ Senior Policy Analyst Iziah Thompson – Housing
November 25, 2025 at 4:47 PM
4 CSS leaders will join mayor-elect @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social's transition committees!
✅CSS President & CEO David Jones – Social Services
✅Board Trustee Laura Kavanagh – Gov't Operations
✅ VP of Health Elisabeth Benjamin – Health
✅ Senior Policy Analyst Iziah Thompson – Housing
✅CSS President & CEO David Jones – Social Services
✅Board Trustee Laura Kavanagh – Gov't Operations
✅ VP of Health Elisabeth Benjamin – Health
✅ Senior Policy Analyst Iziah Thompson – Housing
CSS looks forward to working with the mayor-elect to promote economic mobility for working New Yorkers struggling with the affordability crisis in New York City.
Read our statement cssny.us/3LSljnZ
Read our statement cssny.us/3LSljnZ
November 25, 2025 at 3:43 PM
CSS looks forward to working with the mayor-elect to promote economic mobility for working New Yorkers struggling with the affordability crisis in New York City.
Read our statement cssny.us/3LSljnZ
Read our statement cssny.us/3LSljnZ
Thank you Mayor-elect @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social for citing our research & spotlighting the affordability crisis.
Our report “When You Can’t Afford the Fare” shows that New Yorkers with low and even moderate incomes are struggling to afford transit.
Read more cssny.us/3LXjhD6
Our report “When You Can’t Afford the Fare” shows that New Yorkers with low and even moderate incomes are struggling to afford transit.
Read more cssny.us/3LXjhD6
Working people have been left behind in New York. In the wealthiest city in the world, one in five can't afford $2.90 for the train or bus. As I told Trump today— it’s time to put those people right back at the heart of our politics.
November 24, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Thank you Mayor-elect @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social for citing our research & spotlighting the affordability crisis.
Our report “When You Can’t Afford the Fare” shows that New Yorkers with low and even moderate incomes are struggling to afford transit.
Read more cssny.us/3LXjhD6
Our report “When You Can’t Afford the Fare” shows that New Yorkers with low and even moderate incomes are struggling to afford transit.
Read more cssny.us/3LXjhD6
New York is the first state to eliminate co-pays for maintenance & emergency inhalers!
Huge thanks to @governor.ny.gov Kathy Hochul, Senator Gustavo Rivera, and AM @votejgr.bsky.social.
No one should have to choose between meds & essentials!
cssny.us/3K2mtg2
Huge thanks to @governor.ny.gov Kathy Hochul, Senator Gustavo Rivera, and AM @votejgr.bsky.social.
No one should have to choose between meds & essentials!
cssny.us/3K2mtg2
November 21, 2025 at 9:53 PM
New York is the first state to eliminate co-pays for maintenance & emergency inhalers!
Huge thanks to @governor.ny.gov Kathy Hochul, Senator Gustavo Rivera, and AM @votejgr.bsky.social.
No one should have to choose between meds & essentials!
cssny.us/3K2mtg2
Huge thanks to @governor.ny.gov Kathy Hochul, Senator Gustavo Rivera, and AM @votejgr.bsky.social.
No one should have to choose between meds & essentials!
cssny.us/3K2mtg2