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Long Island child poverty rates among New York s lowest, but state rates poorly nationwide

Long Island child poverty rates among New York s lowest, but state rates poorly nationwide
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Food insecurity on Long Island: The struggle to make ends meet just above SNAP thresholds

Food insecurity on Long Island: The struggle to make ends meet just above SNAP thresholds
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Census: National poverty rate rose last year, especially for children, as COVID benefits end

Census: National poverty rate rose last year, especially for children, as COVID benefits end
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Long Island cost of living: More families struggle to put food on the table, while many don t qualify for food stamps

Food banks report increased demand. Applications for government assistance are up, yet a family of four would need to make $30,000 or less to qualify.

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Long Island cost of living crisis: How we got here

Long Island has become nearly unaffordable for large swaths of the middle class, not to mention those living under or close to the "structural" poverty line and unable to afford basic essentials.

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