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Juneteenth is not only a celebration of hard-won freedom. It's also a reminder that freedom must be protected and fought for relentlessly. True freedom means justice everywhere with policies that uplift people.

In her new Forefront article, Elisabeth Benjamin of Community Service Society of New York (CSS) discusses how, rather than waiting for stalled Congressional efforts to enact so-far elusive Medicare policy changes, states could pursue site-neutral payment in their own health insurance markets.

What do the proposed federal budget cuts mean for New York State and City—and what’s at risk? Our fiscal policy expert breaks it down: 📉 Proposed federal cuts could cost New York $15.4B/year 🥫 300,000+ New Yorkers could lose SNAP 🏥 1.5M could lose health coverage, including

NEW: We joined CMSelvenaBrooksPowers along with 17 New York City Council members and groups including Community Service Society of New York (CSS), 🚇 Riders Alliance, Regional Plan, & Reinvent Albany in calling on Mayor Eric Adams to expand Fair Fares to 200% of the federal poverty level and the railroads in NYC. pcac.org/fair-fares-coa…

We joined Councilmembers and advocates urging Mayor Adams to expand #FairFares eligibility to 200% of the Federal Poverty Line. At a time when 1 in 4 New Yorkers can’t afford essentials, access to a half-priced transit pass can be a lifeline. pcac.org/fair-fares-coa…

The ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ would devastate NY. Hospitals would lose $3B, and the state budget would be slashed by $13.5B. Seven NY Republicans can stop it. Read the Op-ed by CSS President & CEO David R. Jones to see what’s at stake: cityandstateny.com/opinion/2025/0…

The Community Service Society applauds New York City Council for doubling Managed Care Consumer Assistance Program (MCCAP) funding in FY2026—a bold move to protect healthcare access as federal proposals threaten to erode the safety net for New Yorkers. Read more cssny.org/news/entry/css…

Spot on. ⬇️⬇️⬇️Community Service Society of New York (CSS) City & State NY cityandstateny.com/opinion/2025/0… Congressman Mike Lawler Congressman Nick LaLota Rep. Andrew Garbarino Office of Rep. Nicole Malliotakis Rep. Elise Stefanik Rep. Claudia Tenney Congressman Nick Langworthy

"The cuts in the bill will devastate New York’s health care system, budget, and economy. If the bill is passed as-is, 1.5 million New Yorkers will become uninsured, a $13.5 billion hole will be left in the state budget, hospital funding will be cut by $3 billion and marketplace

We celebrate the New York City Council’s passage of Intro 47, which decriminalizes vending violations. Street vendors engage in productive economic activity and have always been an integral part of our city’s cultural fabric. cssny.org/news/entry/pro…

Opinion: GOP’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ will savage NY’s health care system, budget and economy cityandstateny.com/opinion/2025/0… via City & State NY Community Service Society of New York (CSS)

Elisabeth Benjamin, VP of Health Initiatives at CSS, joined Majority Leader Sen. Stewart-Cousins to honor Westchester Disabled on the Move—our long-time partner in health programs like CHA, ICAN, and the CSS Navigator Network.

Statement from CSS President & CEO David R. Jones on today’s court ruling clearing the way for much-needed CityFHEPS reforms: It’s time for the mayor to stop blocking these vital changes—and start helping New Yorkers find and keep housing. cssny.org/news/entry/sta…

A federal monitor flagged unconstitutional practices by NYPD’s Community Response Team — a unit meant to address quality-of-life issues. 97% of those targeted were Black or Latino men. Read the Urban Agenda amsterdamnews.com/news/2025/07/0…

📢Today, CSS is in Syracuse, learning about housing in Central New York. Excited to find out about enthusiasm for Good Cause Eviction and anti-flipping legislation.

A recent CSS report shows eviction orders targeting middle-income households jumped 12% post-pandemic. New York's affordability crisis is pushing people out—94% of the 400K+ who left the state between 2020 and 2022 were city residents. Read more: citylimits.org/opinion-we-nee…

Corporate landlords are spending millions to block tenant protections, but rent control remains a proven, popular, and viable solution that could protect 30 million families from displacement. A new report offers data and tools to move policy forward. bit.ly/homesfutures

Support older adults in our community! Community Service Society of New York (CSS) mobilizes thousands of volunteers through their Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, a model in volunteer service that has been replicated nationally and internationally. Learn more and sign up here: cssny.org/issues/entry/v…