New York residents began receiving full monthly benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for November, even as the federal government shutdown continues to cast doubt over future payments. Here’s what…
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NY Lawmakers Call on Gov. Hochul to Cover SNAP Food Benefits with Surplus Funds
New York state lawmakers from across the political spectrum said Gov. Kathy Hochul should be prepared to pick up the full tab for food assistance benefits that are in limbo due to…
New York State Explores Sending Students Home with Food as SNAP Delay Looms
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said Monday that she’s exploring whether the state can send schoolchildren home with meals as the ongoing federal shutdown threatens next month’s food assistance benefits. Hochul, a…
HEAP Season Delayed Until Nov. 17 Amid Federal Shutdown
The 2025-2026 Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) season is now delayed until Nov. 17, two weeks later than planned, due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. “This change is a result of…