The Paley Museum and New York City Department of Social Services Announce Landmark Partnership Providing Free Access to 1.4 Million New Yorkers
NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The iconic Paley Museum, where media, sports, gaming, and entertainment come together, today announced a major new partnership with the New York City Department of Social Services (DSS) that will provide free admission and program access to 1.4 million New Yorkers who receive public assistance.
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