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 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.
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.
Mapping Hunger in New York City
Many New Yorkers continue to struggle to afford food, and it’s often an ongoing challenge. Citywide, more than 50 percent of New Yorkers experienced food hardship at least once over a four-year period.
Shortchanged: Underemployment in New York City
Almost half of working New Yorkers under the age of 65 don’t have enough work.