What does affordability actually mean in New York City?
In his latest Op Ed for the NY Daily News, FCNY Executive Vice President Aldrin Rafael Bonilla explores why measuring the true cost of living matters and why clarity is essential if policymakers are serious about addressing affordability.
As New Yorkers continue to face rising housing, childcare, and everyday expenses, understanding the difference between the cost of basic needs and broader measures of economic security is critical to creating effective solutions.