Economic Security
CCC Testimony: Oversight: Reducing Food Insecurity in New York City
On January 25, 2017, CCC testified before the City Council General Welfare and Aging Committees at an oversight hearing on reducing food insecurity in New York City. CCC acknowledged the efforts of both the Administration and the City Council and urge …
CCC Testimony: Intro 1254-2016 Expanding College Savings Plan Materials
On January 19, 2017, CCC submitted testimony to the City Council Education Committee in support of Intro 1254-2016. This bill would expand the distribution of college savings plan material to children in pre-kindergarten and to parents and guardians a …
New York City Children: Risk and Race Collide
The child population in New York City is the largest and among the most diverse in the United States. Of the 1.8 million kids who call the city home, 35% are Latino, 26% are white, 23% are black and 12% are Asian. But when it comes to children growing …
New York Neighborhoods Ranked by Risk
CCC’s new edition of the Community Risk Ranking reveals persistent disparities facing children and families across New York City. New to this year’s report is a detailed analysis of racial/ethnic inequalities, revealing the disproportionate number of b …
Testimony: Food Vendor Modernization Act
On October 26, 2016 CCC submitted testimony to the City Council Consumer Affairs Committee regarding a package of bills known collectively as the Food Vendor Modernization Act. CCC’s testimony urged the Council to ensure that as they look to amend exis …
Mayor de Blasio, Commissioner Menin and Newly Created Nonprofit “NYC Kids RISE” Announce Child Savings Account Program to Help Public School Students Save for College
For Immediate Release: November 22, 2016 Contact: pressoffice@cityhall.nyc.gov, (212) 788-2958 New York City’s Child Savings Account initiative will provide families the opportunity to create a long-term savings plan for college, making higher educatio …
