Economic Security
Federal Actions to Cut Short Census Operations Will Harm New York Children & Families
On July 31st, the Census Bureau announced it will cut short 2020 Census operations by ending in-person interviews and closing self-response options on September 30th. This announcement runs counter to Census Bureau needs. Over the last few months, the …
2020 Census: Weeks Remain to Count All New Yorkers
On August 11th, Census Bureau offices across the country will begin Non-response Follow-up (also known as the “door-knocking phase”) by visiting homes that have yet to complete their 2020 Census form. Like much across our daily lives, the 2020 Census o …
CCC Summary of Actions Taken New York City Fiscal Year 2021 Adopted Budget
In the face of unprecedented challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic, New York City passed an $88.2 billion budget on June 30, 2020, made up of $63.7 billion in city funds with the remainder from state and federal sources. Facing a $9 billion loss …
CCC statement on New York City Adopted FY 2021 Budget
CCC appreciates the actions taken by the Administration and City Council to adopt a balanced budget that addresses a $9 billion loss in tax revenue while protecting investments in health, food, child care, shelter, and social supports in communities ha …
Testimony of Daryl Hornick-Becker Policy & Advocacy Associate Citizens’ Committee for Children of New York Presented to the New York City Council Fiscal Year 2021 Executive Budget Hearing
Daryl Hornick-Becker, CCC’s Policy & Advocacy Associate, testified on May 21 via Zoom in front of the New York City Council Committee on Finance regarding Mayor de Blasio’s 2021 Executive Budget. In his testimony, Daryl highlighted the impacts of the b …
