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2024-02-21 16:07:43 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 013BF8F09B8A5EBA432594CBA20E556BAA97C2A867FE53CCE41DC988ACCF3011
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Original Note:
Not true. The new pilot program, which is limited to 500 families with children, has a number of restrictions and controls. EG the debit card is only usable for food and baby supplies, at $12.52 per person per day. It is expected to save the city $7.2 Million a year. https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/new-york-city-asylum-seeker-prepaid-debit-card-pilot-program/ https://apnews.com/article/fact-check-nyc-migrants-credit-debit-cards-prepaid-240335300869
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