NY's 3 million SNAP enrollees to get partial food aid from USDA after courts force funding

Nearly 3 million low-income New Yorkers will get partial SNAP food aid for November after judges forced the Trump administration to fund the program.
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One in seven New York residents rely on SNAP – A fresh investment is helping put local produce on their tables

Nearly three million people in the state of New York rely on SNAP benefits. That’s approximately one in seven people in the state. Today, Capital Roots volunteers
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Gov. Kathy Hochul declares food emergency for New York amid possible SNAP cuts

The possible disruption to SNAP funding on Nov. 1 would have a direct impact on beneficiaries of the food assistance program, and has already caused a ripple effect on the country's food system.

Trump administration to fund SNAP during shutdown. Here's how much recipients will get

After widespread concern over the fate of SNAP-recipients during the government shutdown, the Trump administration will partially fund the program.

Trump’s SNAP cuts confuse food stamp recipients

Food stamp recipients were left confused today after President Trump appeared poised to cut federal food assistance for millions despite a court order to do so. All this

Turmoil Over Food Stamps Is Defining Issue for Some New York Voters

For some voters on Tuesday the trimming and delay of benefits under the federal food aid program known as SNAP was helping inform who would get their support.

North Country woman charged with fraud for allegedly falsifying SNAP application

New York State Police arrested Bonnie Crevier, 53, of Jay on Sunday on multiple charges related to their investigation into suspected welfare fraud. Police were notified of the possible fraud by the Essex County Department of Social Services in August.

New Yorkers who rely on SNAP still bracing for potential problems despite judge's order for emergency funding

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to release emergency SNAP funds just one day before benefits were set to stop. The order gives the United States Department of Agriculture until Monday to detail how benefits will be paid out.
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