New York City's cash assistance hit a 30-year high of $2.6 billion in 2025, reaching nearly 865,000 residents as Ken Griffin threatens to halt investments.
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New York City's cash assistance hit a 30-year high of $2.6 billion in 2025, reaching nearly 865,000 residents as Ken Griffin threatens to halt investments.
