Maria Carmelita Recto and Edison Reyes, Communications and Outreach

New York State’s eviction moratorium, which was enacted as part of the state’s pandemic-relief efforts, expired on Jan. 15, 2022, putting thousands of renters at risk.

Dominic Ramos-Ruiz, Federal Reserve Bank of New York, and Sami Jarrah, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

On January 19, the New York Fed, in partnership with the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, hosted “Investing in Health,” a virtual event that brought together health and business leaders to examine how the private sector is investing in public health, measuring outcomes, and devising mechanisms to boost private investment in underserved communities.

Edison Reyes, Communications and Outreach

On November 18, the New York Fed hosted “An Economy That Works for All: Fostering Low-Income Homeownership,” a virtual event that featured the latest Fed research on mortgage forbearance and refinancing. The event also featured two discussions: one on preparing low-income families for home ownership, and another on efforts by banks and financial institutions to address hurdles to first-time homebuying for low-income families.

Maria Carmelita Recto and Edison Reyes, Communications and Outreach

In the United States, buying and owning a home is seen as a critical wealth-building tool, particularly for lower-income households and people of color.