Millions At Risk As Extended Unemployment Benefits Expire

The video discusses the expiration of pandemic-related unemployment benefits on September 6th, highlighting the struggles of individuals like Alfredo Maldonado, a photographer in NYC. It covers the impact on 800,000 NYC residents and the end of the eviction moratorium. Despite a drop in the unemployment rate, disparities remain among different demographics. President Biden urges states to extend benefits, but no plans are announced. New York has paid $97 billion in benefits, and Governor Kathy Hochul faces pressure to extend them. California will see the highest loss, affecting 2.2 million workers.

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