Foss: We must end the cycle of generational poverty The Census data suggest that transcending the circumstances of our birth is difficult and that, all too often, geography is destiny By Sara Foss | October 3, 2018 PHOTOGRAPHER: Marc Schultz William Rivas works with kids after school at the COCOA House on Stanley Street. Last week I had the pleasure of meeting a 9-year-old boy named Elon, who told meSubscribe or log in to read the rest of this content. We also have single day passes available. Categories: News, Opinion Leave a Reply Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment. Digital ArcadeAdvertisment Most readChild, 12, struck while trick-or-treating Monday night in Schenectady, police sayRotterdam introduces law to regulate marijuana dispensaries, consumption facilitiesNiskayuna mom to one birthed three: a surrogacy journeyProposed supervisor raise unresolved in Niskayuna budgetThe Wesley Community celebrates 50 years in Saratoga SpringsAdvertisementAdvertisment Stay up-to-date with the Daily Gazette's PM Edition The latest news delivered directly to your inbox every day at 3 p.m. Email Address Advertisement