Deadline Nears for $120 Per Child in Summer Food Benefits in NYC

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Deadline Nears for $120 Per Child in Summer Food Benefits in NYC

By: Amy Zimmer, Chalkbeat | thecity.nyc This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. New York City families eligible for $120 per child in summer food benefits have just a few more days to apply. As the Sept. 4 application deadline looms, millions of dollars could be left on the table for […]

How the ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Will Deepen the Racial Wealth Gap – A Law Scholar Explains How It Reduces Poor Families’ Ability to Afford Food and Health Care

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How the ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Will Deepen the Racial Wealth Gap – A Law Scholar Explains How It Reduces Poor Families’ Ability to Afford Food and Health Care

By: Beverly Moran| theconversation.com President Donald Trump has said the “big, beautiful bill” he signed into law on July 4, 2025, will stimulate the economy and foster financial security. But a close look at the legislation reveals a different story, particularly for low-income people and racial and ethnic minorities. As a legal scholar who studies how taxes increase the […]