Meta to pay millions to Vermont, New York in nationwide settlement
In this photo illustration, a person holds a smartphone displaying the logo of Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ: META),…
BronxWorks’ annual farm stands return with fresh, affordable produce for Bronxites – Bronx Times
BronxWorks has once again reopened its annual seasonal farm stands, with two locations throughout the borough selling fresh,…
SNAP recipients fall 13% nationwide amid new work requirements
Here’s how SNAP recipient numbers changed one year after new work requirements 1 in 9 Americans received SNAP…
As food insecurity rises, CHiPS expands into Brooklyn Navy Yard warehouse • Brooklyn Paper
Inside a sprawling Brooklyn Navy Yard warehouse, volunteers sort fresh milk, produce and frozen chicken destined for families…
Inside NYC’s ‘perfect scam’: Luxury cars, dusty shelves and the EBT secret behind the counter
Stocked with food that expired years ago and lined with dusty shelves, some New York City bodegas and…
New York lawmakers push to delay SNAP cost shift as federal cuts loom
TROY, N.Y. — New York lawmakers are calling for a two-year delay in shifting Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program…
Smart Glasses Banned in New York Courtrooms Statewide
Smart glasses will be banned in every New York courtroom starting July 20, according to an internal memo…
Brooklyn retailer indicted for stealing $640,000 in SNAP benefits from Ohio – Peak of Ohio
A Brooklyn, New York, retailer has been indicted after investigators say more than $640,000 in SNAP benefits were…
New York State FY 2027 Budget Solidifies Investment in Double Up Food Bucks NY
By maintaining consistent funding for this impactful, innovative model for food access, New York lawmakers are keeping a…
New SNAP Rules in NY: What To Know If You Lost Benefits
At New York Focus, our central mission is to help readers better understand how New York really works.…
More Americans face hunger as people face a ‘remarkable’ rise in food insecurity, per New York Fed
There are more Americans experiencing food insecurity now than there were during the pandemic, a new survey from…
Opinion: New York must protect SNAP and WIC as federal cuts hit Long Island
The Blueprint: WIC participation up 51% in Suffolk County since 2020 SNAP cuts in H.R.1 affect 161,000 Long…