New York State WIC
- Food
- Free
- Online or statewide
Healthy foods, nutrition education and breastfeeding support for pregnant women, infants and young children.
Who it's for: Income limits apply.
New York
17 resources in New York, plus programs open to everyone.
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In New York
Start here: benefits and programs
Local help and services
LawHelp.org: New York
- Legal help
- Free
- Online or statewide
Free legal information, self-help guides and links to free legal aid providers in New York.
Who it's for: Anyone can read the guides; legal aid providers set their own income limits.
Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Inc.
- Legal help
- Free
- Online or statewide
Free civil legal help for low-income residents, funded by the Legal Services Corporation. Check the website for the counties it serves.
Who it's for: Income-eligible residents of its service area.
Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York, Inc.
- Legal help
- Free
- Online or statewide
Free civil legal help for low-income residents, funded by the Legal Services Corporation. Check the website for the counties it serves.
Who it's for: Income-eligible residents of its service area.
Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc.
- Legal help
- Free
- Online or statewide
Free civil legal help for low-income residents, funded by the Legal Services Corporation. Check the website for the counties it serves.
Who it's for: Income-eligible residents of its service area.
Legal Services NYC
- Legal help
- Free
Free civil legal help for low-income New Yorkers on housing, benefits, family and consumer issues.
Who it's for: Income-eligible NYC residents.
- Brooklyn: Court Street office, 4th floor 105 Court St, Brooklyn, NY 11201 Directions
- Brooklyn: Court Street office, Suite 900 44 Court St, Brooklyn, NY 11201 Directions
- Brooklyn: Tenant Rights Coalition 1709 St Marks Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11233 Directions
- Brooklyn: Brighton Beach office 3049 Brighton 6th St, Brooklyn, NY 11235 Directions
- Brooklyn: Albany Avenue office, 2nd floor 29 Albany Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11216 Directions
- Bronx: East 149th Street office, 10th floor 349 E 149th St, Bronx, NY 10451 Directions
- Bronx: East 148th Street office, Suite A 369 E 148th St, Bronx, NY 10455 Directions
- Manhattan: Harlem office, 5th floor 2090 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd, New York, NY 10027 Directions
- Manhattan: Worth Street office, Suite 704 40 Worth St, New York, NY 10013 Directions
- Queens office, 5th floor 89-00 Sutphin Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11435 Directions
- Staten Island office, Suite 900 60 Bay St, Staten Island, NY 10301 Directions
Legal Services of Long Island
- Legal help
- Free
- Online or statewide
Free civil legal help for low-income residents, funded by the Legal Services Corporation. Check the website for the counties it serves.
Who it's for: Income-eligible residents of its service area.
Legal Services of the Hudson Valley
- Legal help
- Free
- Online or statewide
Free civil legal help for low-income residents, funded by the Legal Services Corporation. Check the website for the counties it serves.
Who it's for: Income-eligible residents of its service area.
Neighborhood Legal Services, Inc.
- Legal help
- Free
- Online or statewide
Free civil legal help for low-income residents, funded by the Legal Services Corporation. Check the website for the counties it serves.
Who it's for: Income-eligible residents of its service area.
Libraries, parks and things to do
New York Public Library
- Education
- Free
Free books, programs, computers and exhibitions across the city, including the landmark Stephen A. Schwarzman Building on Fifth Avenue.
Who it's for: Free library card for New York residents; the building is open to all.
- Stephen A. Schwarzman Building 476 5th Ave, New York, NY 10018 Directions
Brooklyn Bridge Park
- Things to do
- Free
Free waterfront park along the East River with playgrounds, lawns, skyline views and many free events.
Who it's for: Open to everyone.
- Southern entrance 360 Furman St, Brooklyn, NY 11201 Directions
Central Park
- Things to do
- Free
Free, 843 acres of lawns, trails, playgrounds and lakes in the middle of Manhattan. The Central Park Conservancy site lists events and places to see.
Who it's for: Open to everyone.
- Central Park (Arsenal, East 64th Street entrance) 830 5th Ave, New York, NY 10065 Directions
Niagara Falls State Park
- Things to do
- Free
It is always free to walk in and see the falls. Parking costs extra, but the Whirlpool area offers free parking and a free shuttle.
Who it's for: Open to everyone.
- Welcome Center 332 Prospect St, Niagara Falls, NY 14303 Directions
Staten Island Ferry
- Things to do
- Free
A free ferry ride between Manhattan and Staten Island that takes about 25 minutes and runs every day of the year, with views of the harbor.
Who it's for: Open to everyone.
- Whitehall Terminal (Manhattan) 4 South St, New York, NY 10004 Directions
- St. George Terminal (Staten Island) 1 Bay St, Staten Island, NY 10301 Directions
The High Line
- Things to do
- Free
A free elevated park built on an old rail line on Manhattan's West Side, with gardens, art and free guided tours on some days.
Who it's for: Open to everyone.
- Gansevoort Street entrance Gansevoort St and Washington St, New York, NY 10014 Directions
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Things to do
- Low cost
New York State residents can pay what they wish for admission, with a one-cent minimum. Bring proof of residency, such as a state ID or library card.
Who it's for: New York State residents pay what they wish.
- The Met Fifth Avenue 1000 5th Ave, New York, NY 10028 Directions
Walkway Over the Hudson
- Things to do
- Free
A free, 1.28-mile pedestrian bridge 212 feet above the Hudson River. Free year-round except for a few special events.
Who it's for: Open to everyone.
- Poughkeepsie entrance 61 Parker Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Directions
Available everywhere
Start here: benefits and programs
WIC
- Food
- Free
- Online or statewide
Food, nutrition counseling and health referrals for pregnant and postpartum women, infants and children under five.
Who it's for: Income-based; apply through your state or local WIC agency.
Local help and services
National Diaper Bank Network
- Family
- Free
- Online or statewide
Find a local diaper bank for free diapers and baby supplies.
Head Start
- Education
- Free
- Online or statewide
Free early learning and family services for children from birth to age five in low-income families.
Who it's for: Income-based.
Libraries, parks and things to do
Every Kid Outdoors
- Things to do
- Free
- Online or statewide
A free pass for fourth graders and their families to visit national parks, lands and waters for a year.
Who it's for: Fourth graders and their families.
Museums for All
- Things to do
- Low cost
- Online or statewide
Free or reduced admission to participating museums across the country for people receiving SNAP benefits. Bring your EBT card and a photo ID.
Who it's for: People receiving SNAP benefits.
National Park Service Entrance Passes and Free Days
- Things to do
- Free
- Online or statewide
Free entrance days at national parks, plus discounted or free passes for eligible groups.
Who it's for: Open to everyone on free days; passes have their own rules.