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affordability initiatives

New York tries out city-run grocery stores to help with high food prices

April 15, 2026

East Harlem was picked as the first location for a new city-run grocery store. The mayor wants to open five of these stores across New York City, with each in a different borough. This move is part of a bigger plan to make life more affordable for residents. The city will pay $70 million to start th

education

Harvard's Big Move: Making College More Affordable

March 18, 2025

Harvard University has taken a bold step to make education more accessible. It has decided to cover all costs for students from families earning $100, 000 or less per year. This means tuition, housing, food, health insurance, and even travel expenses will be taken care of. For families earning up to