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‘NYCBenefits’ program aims to connect eligible New Yorkers to billions in assistance

By Isabel Song Beer Posted on July 26, 2022
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Mayor Eric Adams announced Tuesday his and his administration’s plan for new initiative “NYCBenefits”, a program that utilizes multi-agency and cross-sector efforts to connect thousands of eligible New Yorkers to billions of dollars of government benefits due to the COVID-19 crisis.

“Our administration is committed to breaking down silos and clearing the barriers that hindered access to benefits that New Yorkers rely on,” said hizzoner in the July 26 announcement. “The new NYCBenefits program will fundamentally re-imagine the system that connects New Yorkers to benefits like low-cost health insurance, rental assistance, food programs, direct cash assistance, and others in partnership with community-based organizations that serve our neighbors each and every day.”

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