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Governor Hochul Commits $106 Million to Fighting Hunger During Federal Shutdown

With the federal shutdown entering its thirtieth day, it is now expected that federal funding for SNAP benefits (food stamps) will run out at the end of October. This morning, Governor Hochul announced an additional $65 million in funding for charitable food assistance, bringing overall state funding for emergency food assistance to $106 million. We commend the governor for her efforts to keep New Yorkers fed while the federal government gambles with human lives. The best way to ensure that the forty-two [...]

2025-10-30T12:46:55-04:00October 30th, 2025|Blog, Featured on Home, Social Policy, State Budget, Statements|
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Governor Hochul Must Call an Emergency Session to Address Trump’s Hunger Crisis

With the federal shutdown entering its 24th day, it is now expected that federal funding for SNAP benefits (food stamps) will run out by the end of October. The 3 million New Yorkers (including 1 million children) who rely on SNAP for food security will collectively lose the $700 million per month that they receive in benefits, triggering an immediate hunger crisis throughout the state. This morning, Governor Hochul proposed a meager $11 million plan to support food banks statewide in order to mitigate the [...]

2025-10-24T15:59:38-04:00October 24th, 2025|Featured on Home, Social Policy, Statements|
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New York Will Lose $15.4 Billion Per Year Under The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”

The OBBBA spending cuts are concentrated in Medicaid and food stamps (SNAP), with devastating effects for New Yorkers. The bill will cost the New York State government $15.4 billion annually and kick 1.5 million New Yorkers off their health insurance, more than doubling the statewide uninsured population.

2025-06-05T14:57:05-04:00June 4th, 2025|Featured on Home, Policy & Research, State Budget, Statements|
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