Human service workers are often unable to afford their basic needs. By establishing a wage board to recommend adequate minimum wages for human services employees, New York can take the…

The federal poverty line of $14,580 for a single earner is an inaccurate measure of the true cost of living. Here in New York, the cost of living is 24%…

Lawfully present immigrant populations are excluded from receiving SNAP benefits. Despite the fact that immigrants pay taxes and contribute to our state’s economy, immigrant families experience disproportionally high levels of…

Municipal food procurement law in New York requires municipal institutions – schools, hospitals, shelters, etc. – to choose the “lowest responsible bidder” when purchasing food. Unfortunately, this requirement fails to…