Measuring the True Cost of Living in NYC

Read the 2023 report and learn more at www.truecostofliving.org   The Fund for the City of New York is proud to announce that it is now the home of the NYC True Cost of Living (formerly the New York City Self-Sufficiency Standard). It was previously sponsored by the Women’s Center for Education and Career Advancement … Continued

This Day in History: British Occupation of NYC during the Revolutionary War

Soon after July 4, 1776, the British captured New York City and made it their base of operations until 1783. Today’s verdant City Hall Park was once home to British barracks that stood near what is believed to be NYC’s first almshouse. Visit our partner project, the Archaeology Project, to dig further into NYC history: https://archaeology.cityofnewyork.us/collection/map/city-hall-park/project/city-hall-new-york-ny-1991 You can … Continued

Partner Projects that Support the LGTBTQ+ Community

Happy Pride! The Fund for the City of New York provides administrative and financial management support to a wide range of organizations–including six incredible partner projects that support the LGBTQ+ community. This Pride, we celebrate their work, which highlights history, promotes policy change, educates the public, and so much more.   Learn more about our … Continued

Cross-Borough Odyssey Honors NYC Heroes

(L-R) Fund Executive Vice President Aldrin Bonilla, Selection Panel Chair Georgia Boothe, Selection Panelist Ester Fuchs, Fund President Lisette Nieves, Sloan Foundation President Adam Falk   On the morning of February 28, 2022, a large bus pulled up in front of the Fund for the City of New York for a one-of-a-kind road trip. Fund … Continued

Celebrating the 2021 Sloan Public Service Award Recipients

The Sloan Public Service Awards are frequently referred to as “The Nobel Prize” of New York City government. The award is the most sought-after and prestigious recognition a public servant in New York City can receive. While many things have changed in government, what has not changed is the fact that public service is undervalued and … Continued

Meet the 2021 Sloan Public Service Award Winners

This year’s Sloan Public Service Award winners, and the 302 winners from the previous 48 years, were selected from among more than 325,000 eligible workers. All employees of mayoral agencies, NYC Health + Hospitals, the Transit and Housing Authorities, public libraries, District Attorneys’ offices, the City University of New York, the Comptroller’s Office, Community Boards and public … Continued