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2. Addressing NYC’s Poverty Surge: Insights from the Poverty Tracker (Pt 1)
10:06Welcome to "This Robin Hood Moment" with your hosts Crystal Cooper and Kevin Thompson. In this episode, we delve into the staggering findings of the latest Poverty Tracker Annual Report, jointly released by Robin Hood and Columbia University’s Center on Poverty and Social Policy. The report reveals a historic spike in poverty rates across New York City, with an additional 2 million residents plunging into poverty between 2021 and 2022 alone. Join us as we unpack the factors contributing to this alarming trend, and offer insights from Robin Hood CEO Richard R. Buery, Jr., Columbia CPSP Director Christopher Wimer, and Robin Hood grantee Grand Street Settlement CEO Robert Cordero. From the unprecedented increase in child poverty by 66% to the disproportionate impact on communities of color, listeners will explore the socioeconomic landscape reshaped by the pandemic's aftermath. Through expert insights and personal anecdotes, we examine the policy implications and urgent calls for action to address the root causes of this burgeoning crisis.Tune in for insightful discussions on shaping policies to uplift communities and #FightPoverty. Subscribe for more episodes wherever you listen to your podcasts.
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1. Unpacking Governor Hochul and Mayor Adams' Budget Proposals
08:48Welcome to "This Robin Hood Moment" with your host Crystal Cooper. January marks the beginning of the budgeting process for New York State and City, crucial for funding essential services and programs. Governor Hochul and Mayor Adams recently unveiled their proposed budgets, sparking intense analysis and advocacy. Join us as we delve into the implications for fighting poverty in NYC with Robin Hood’s Chief Public Policy Officer, Jason Cone.In this episode, we explore:• How state and city budgets serve as tools in the fight against poverty.• Key proposals aligning with Robin Hood’s mission, including healthcare advocacy to alleviate financial burdens on New Yorkers.• Gaps between proposed allocations and the critical needs of struggling New Yorkers.• Influential factors shaping this year's budget outcome, such as economic forecasts and allocations for addressing the migrant crisis.Tune in for insightful discussions on shaping policies to uplift communities and #FightPoverty. Subscribe for more episodes wherever you listen to your podcasts.
This Robin Hood Moment | A New Robin Hood Podcast
01:03For 35 years, Robin Hood has channeled nearly $3 billion through grantmaking to feed, house, educate, provide training and placement, and much more for the millions of New Yorkers fighting their way out of poverty. From the very start, Robin Hood has been relentlessly focused on results, grounding its work in rigorous evidence and community voice so it can make the smartest bets and the greatest impact. Through these years, Robin Hood has grown into a poverty-fighting giant, with its deep knowledge of the conditions that keep New Yorkers down and the fight for resources they need to get ahead. Join us for "This Robin Hood Moment," and listen to in-depth conversations with the people who drive Robin Hood’s boots-on-the-ground work across all five boroughs, and the milestones and strategies that really fuel their fight.