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As a growing coalition of community groups, labor unions and a wide range of senior advocacy groups, NYSARA strives to educate, advocate and activate for social and economic justice. 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Laura D. QuinbyRobert L. SilicianoGal Wettstein WP<a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/2021" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#2021</a>-9 Abstract In times of economic distress, both individuals and localities can benefit from stable sources of income. 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