Making NYC's Public Benefits System Truly Accessible - City Limits

Making NYC's Public Benefits System Truly Accessible - City Limits

“Lawmakers must invest in redesigning our public assistance infrastructure, not only in a physical sense but also in a philosophical one. This system reflects what we, as a city, choose to value, and it’s time for that to change.” The exterior of HRA’s walk-in benefits center, formerly located on Jerome Avenue in The Bronx. (Photo by Adi Talwar) Earlier this year, a former colleague of mine found themselves in a dire situation. A sudden drop in …