The idea that a family earning six figures could still feel poor sounds absurd until you start tallying rent, child care, ...

A popular blogger says the real poverty line for a family of four is around $140,000. There has been pushback.

Rep. Mikie Sherrill wants to recalculate the federal poverty line to reflect states’ varying costs of living so that struggling residents in high-cost states like New Jersey don’t lose out on benefits ...

This guest essay reflects the views of Paule Pachter, president and chief executive of Long Island Cares, Inc. — The Harry Chapin Regional Food Bank in Hauppauge. I am often asked by elected officials ...

A massive crowd of New Yorkers from across the labor movement and allies march to demand the current administration to stop the federal cuts as right-wing politicians in Washington are moving forward ...

The U.S. Census Bureau measures poverty by comparing a household’s pre-tax income to a set poverty threshold. This threshold is the amount of money needed to cover basic needs. While some states have ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Of VFC-eligible children born in 2020, 90% received first doses or earlier doses of vaccines. Just 61.4% of ...