It passed in June with unanimous support from both Democrats and Republicans in the state Senate and Assembly.

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The $30 million in emergency food assistance is expected to support at least 16 million meals for New York families.

Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a “food emergency” across the state Thursday as the federal government says SNAP benefits will run ...

The possible disruption to SNAP funding on Nov. 1 would have a direct impact on beneficiaries of the food assistance program, ...

New York's Governor Kathy Hochul announces a State of Emergency affecting millions of low-income Americans as SNAP benefits ...

Gov. Hochul declared a state of emergency to free up an additional $65M to help food pantries feed 3M New Yorkers being hit ...

New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency today and announced new actions in response to Trump ...

Over eight million households are set to receive the checks. Hochul’s office said they are funded by excess state tax revenues.

Governor Hochul is now committing an additional $65 million in New York State funds for emergency food assistance. The ...

Up to 160,000 Long Islanders beneficiaries will be at risk of missing the benefits if the shutdown is not resolved, said the ...

Governor Kathy Hochul announced $65 million in state funding to offset the loss of $650 million per month in federal food ...