poverty

It's no question that some New York counties struggle a lot more than others. While some grapple with crime, others suffer from rising poverty. Concerning the latter, these are the most impoverished counties in New York State.

Economists are sounding the alarm over the skyrocketing poverty rates among America's older populations.

The poverty rate has surpassed every other city with at least 100,000 people in them, including places like Detroit and Cleveland. Two upstate cities ranked closely behind: Rochester at #2 and Buffalo at #6.

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York state is investing nearly $16 million into efforts to fight poverty in Rochester.

Homelessness and the seemingly unequal distribution of wealth are issues in this country, but they're problems that are hard to take seriously when you see someone like this.

PRENTISS TOWNSHIP, Maine (AP) — An American Indian tribe is hoping that sweet success with a maple syrup operation in the woods of Maine will help to counter soaring joblessness and poverty.

Pundits might question Carmelo Anthony's shot selection or defensive skills, but they best not doubt the all-star forward's toughness. In a recent interview with WebMD magazine, the New York Knicks' star talked about growing up in one of the toughest neighborhoods in Baltimore...

Utica, NY (WIBX) - Oneida County is committing its resources to ending poverty.

If you are living with a severe disability, it could be taking up the majority of your household income. A study from the University of Salamanca in Spain found 90 percent of the population who live with a serious disability in the country of Spain is suffering from moderate poverty, and 56 percent live in extreme poverty.

The recession has taken a serious toll on American workers, businesses and homeowners. But now the trickle down effect of the economic climate can be seen in the country’s most vulnerable members: children. According to a new report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation, child poverty in the US increased 18 percent over the past decade. In 2009, nearly 15 million children — or 20 percent of the juven