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June 17, 2024

Reparations have become the latest target for conservative activists. Advocates say they are prepared to fight back.

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June 10, 2024

NYS Legislature & Congestion Pricing; New Border Policy’s Effect on NYC; The True Cost of Living; Art and the City

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June 10, 2024

Thought Leaders and Experts Push for Equity-Focused Solutions at U.S. News Forum

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June 4, 2024

Two-Thirds of Middle-Class Americans Face Hardship in Poll

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June 4, 2024

Two-Thirds of Middle-Class Americans Face Hardship in Poll

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June 4, 2024

National True Cost of Living Coalition Has Launched

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May 21, 2024

Opinion: New Yorkers Most in Need Were Left Behind By State Budget

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April 22, 2024

FPWA Statement on FY 2025 New York State Budget

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April 2, 2024

NEW OP-ED: NYC has to now measure the true cost of living

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April 2, 2024

New York Daily News Op-Ed: NYC has to now measure the true cost of living

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Stay alert to Grant Scams & Fraud

Have you or someone you know been contacted by someone posing to be an “FPWA Agent” or staff person requesting money to release a grant?

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FPWA has recently been receiving claims from members of the public emailing and calling our offices that individuals posing as FPWA agents have contacted them claiming that in order for the recipient to claim grant monies from FPWA they must first send the agent personal information, a cell phone number, gift card codes or money.

FPWA does not use social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.), text messages or direct phone contact to solicit, review, or make awards. FPWA staff will not call or message you requesting money in order to be eligible for an award.

Further, FPWA does not make grants directly to individuals. FPWA works with its member agency partners and other reputable community-based organizations to direct support to families and individuals in our community.

If you or someone you know has been contacted by someone posing to be an “FPWA Agent” or staff person requesting money to release a grant, please do the following:

If you have questions prior to reporting your incident, view the IC3 FAQs for more information.

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