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NYC Council Revises Auto-Enrollment Plan for City Benefits Amid Privacy Concerns

The New York City Council has revised a plan for automatic enrollment in city benefits, citing privacy concerns for immigrants. The new legislation directs the Department of Social Services to study the feasibility of such a program while focusing on improving access to the Fair Fares transit program for low-income residents. The bill now awaits approval from Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

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The New York City Council has revised a plan for automatic enrollment in city benefits, citing privacy concerns for immigrants. The new legislation directs the Department of Social Services to study the feasibility of such a program while focusing on improving access to the Fair Fares transit program for low-income residents. The bill now awaits approval from Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

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NYC Council drops plan to auto-enroll in benefits over immigrant privacy fears

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NYC Council Revises Auto-Enrollment Plan for City Benefits Amid Privacy Concerns