New York Gov. Kathy Hochul authorizes $30 million in emergency funding ahead of SNAP cuts
REACH SNAP RECIPIENTS. OFFICIALS SAY IT WILL TAKE ABOUT A WEEK TO GET THE PROGRAM UP AND RUNNING.…
Walmart, NYC-area grocery stores threatened with mass looting after SNAP benefits expire: sources
Walmart and grocery stores across the New York area are being threatened with mass looting after SNAP benefits…
Shutdown is costing U.S. economy $7 billion per month – NBC New York
WASHINGTON — The U.S. government shutdown is costing the economy about $7 billion per month that won’t be…
Newark Airport ground stop ordered over staffing issues – NBC New York
A 75-minute ground stop was ordered at Newark Liberty International Airport Wednesday afternoon, the apparent result of “staffing…
Bronx school raising money to support 400 students losing SNAP benefits
THE BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) — A Bronx principal is trying to avert a “major hunger crisis” since more…
Hochul releases aid before food stamps cut off – NBC New York
New York is shelling out $30 million in emergency food assistance, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced this week, with…
TikTokkers warn they’ll loot if SNAP benefits dry up amid government shutdown
SNAP recipients are taking to TikTok and threatening to loot grocery stores if their food stamp payments don’t…
Brooklyn Org survey reveals nonprofits struggling with rising costs, funding cuts and growing demand • Brooklyn Paper
Brooklyn Org says local nonprofits are concerned that potential federal funding cuts under the Trump administration could further…
Federal SNAP benefits run dry Saturday if shutdown continues – NBC New York
A new lawsuit by Democratic state officials Tuesday seeks to uncork emergency money to help tens of millions…
Masbia Soup Kitchen in Borough Park, Brookyn seeing demand for food increase amid government shutdown
BOROUGH PARK, Brooklyn (WABC) — Food pantries are preparing for a coming crisis, when SNAP benefits run out…
NYC Steamfitters union urges lawmakers to pass stopgap funding bill to end government shutdown
The head of a major New York City labor union called on congressional lawmakers Monday to pass a…
Snap Benefits Update: New York Gets $30 Million for Emergency Food Assistance Amid Shutdown
Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul on Monday announced $30 million in emergency food assistance for New Yorkers as the…