New Jersey food banks scramble to meet demand as SNAP benefits lapse
The Food Brigade regularly feeds about 700 families, but has seen a more than 100% increase in new applications. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports.
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The Food Brigade regularly feeds about 700 families, but has seen a more than 100% increase in new applications. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture told a federal court that it will tap into a contingency fund to allow states to issue partial SNAP benefits.
President Trump and both parties are drawing negative ratings for their handling of the government shutdown.
President Trump offered no plan for health care costs, which have been a sticking point in ending a government shutdown, and says it will end when Democrats give in.
Officials there said a staffing shortage was to blame for delays Sunday of up to three hours and a ground stoppage.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Sunday he is urging air traffic controllers to go to work, even though many are struggling with second jobs. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Millions of Americans are trying to figure out how to make ends meet amid the government shutdown. CBS News New York's Willie James Inman reports.
CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner has the latest on how the government shutdown is impacting air traffic controller staffing.
Federal workers continue to go without pay and food stamp programs have run out of funds. CBS News' Cristian Benavides reports.
As the government shutdown approaches the five-week mark, uncertainty regarding the fate of the SNAP food assistance program and air travel continues. Willie James Inman has more.
Two federal judges on Friday said the Trump administration must tap into contingency funds to make SNAP payments during the government shutdown.
As the government shutdown continues, federal workers are still not getting paid and funding for food stamps was about to expire. CBS News' Cristian Benavides reports.
"Now we'll have to prioritize which bills we can pay and which can wait," said one mother of two about a looming freeze in food aid.
With food-stamp funding set to lapse Saturday, recipients are asking what happens to their benefits — and when help might resume.
Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency and said New York will not let people on food stamps go hungry due to the government shutdown.
Places like the West Side Campaign Against Hunger in Washington Heights are preparing for a surge in people seeking help. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
The shutdown raises questions about what it would mean for lawmakers themselves — and their paychecks.
Much of the federal government shut down after Congress failed to reach a deal to approve new funding. Here's what that means.
More than 3 million people in New York are at risk of losing their SNAP benefits due to the government shutdown. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Gov. Kathy Hochul said New York will not let people on food stamps go hungry due to the government shutdown. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
In New York City alone, 1.8 million people rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Tens of millions of Americans who rely on federal food assistance to help feed their families are about to have that help cut off. The Trump administration says funding for the SNAP program will run out Nov. 1 due to the government shutdown. Olivia Gazis reports from the White House.
Tuesday marked Day 28 of the government shutdown, and the Senate once again failed to advance a funding bill to reopen the government. Taurean Small reports from Capitol Hill.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy spoke at LaGuardia Airport Tuesday about the ongoing federal government shutdown's impact on air traffic controllers, flight safety and delays.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy called for an end to the shutdown during a news conference at LaGuardia Airport on Tuesday. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Suffolk County health officials confirmed a fourth case of tularemia this year.
James Lackard, the husband of the former Mount Vernon police official who has been accused of attempted murder, was arraigned Thursday morning.
Some residents of a Queens building say a temporary boiler truck parked outside has become a nearly two-year fixture, emitting smoke they say drifts into their homes.
Investigators are still working to track down the cause of Wednesday's deadly fire in the Bronx.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is reacting after voters in Michigan chose a progressive Democrat over a moderate.
Suffolk County health officials confirmed a fourth case of tularemia this year.
James Lackard, the husband of the former Mount Vernon police official who has been accused of attempted murder, was arraigned Thursday morning.
Some residents of a Queens building say a temporary boiler truck parked outside has become a nearly two-year fixture, emitting smoke they say drifts into their homes.
Investigators are still working to track down the cause of Wednesday's deadly fire in the Bronx.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is reacting after voters in Michigan chose a progressive Democrat over a moderate.
A 16-year-old boy was killed after he was hit Wednesday night by a Metro-North train going from Danbury to South Norwalk, police said.
Most of the Tri-State Area is under a heat advisory Thursday and Friday, with downpours bringing the risk of flash flooding.
New York City and parts of New Jersey were under a flood watch due to downpours and strong storms Monday.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area on Monday, bringing the threat of heavy rain and storms that may lead to flash flooding.
There's been a report of a bigfoot sighting near the Pachaug State Forest in Connecticut.
Most of the Tri-State Area is under a heat advisory Thursday and Friday, with downpours bringing the risk of flash flooding.
The Bayonne 12U Little League team from New Jersey is heading to the Metro Region Tournament with their sights set on the Little League World Series.
The family of a man who died at the Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, is demanding justice.
Protesters gathered at the gates of Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, Monday following the death of an ICE detainee.
The power was restored Tuesday morning after going out at the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford, N.J. Monday afternoon.
Suffolk County health officials confirmed a fourth case of tularemia this year.
Most of the Tri-State Area is under a heat advisory Thursday and Friday, with downpours bringing the risk of flash flooding.
The Long Island Aquarium is asking the public to help name its newest resident – a Giant Pacific octopus.
Dangerous rip currents have been reported across New York area beaches in recent weeks, causing dozens of ocean rescues. As CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports, officials in the Town of Hempstead began a safety campaign Wednesday to educate swimmers on how to break the grip of a rip.
Communities across New York City and Long Island came together Tuesday for National Night Out.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is reacting after voters in Michigan chose a progressive Democrat over a moderate.
The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer questions during testimony before the committee last week.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is taking her first major step onto the national stage, endorsing 13 Democrats — as the moderate signals she may jump into the debate over her party's future.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation Wednesday to strengthen inspections on cooling towers in New York City.
The Medical Aid in Dying law allows terminally ill adults to request a doctor to prescribe them lethal medication.
Several lawsuits were announced Thursday against New York City and others connected to a deadly 2025 Legionnaires' outbreak in Harlem.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation Wednesday to strengthen inspections on cooling towers in New York City.
The source of exposure for the Legionnaires cluster on Manhattan's Upper East Side has been eliminated, according to the New York City Health Department.
A seventh person has died from Legionnaires' disease in connection with the Upper East Side cluster, New York City's health commissioner said Thursday.
Thirty-four cooling towers at 33 buildings on the Upper East Side tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, the New York City Health Department announced Tuesday.
Actor and comedian Bowen Yang will portray Mary Todd Lincoln in Broadway's "Oh, Mary!" for a limited 12-week run starting in September.
Designer John Galliano is known for his theatrical and dramatic designs, but his legacy is also marked by antisemitic and racist comments.
"The Sopranos" actor Vincent Pastore is being remembered as a fixture in his Bronx community.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
A new Broadway show based on Prince's movie and album "Purple Rain" will take the stage at Broadway's Majestic Theatre in March.
Some lights atop Yankee Stadium briefly went dark a couple of times in the first inning Wednesday night.
Bo Bichette singled off Matt Festa to score automatic runner Francisco Lindor in the 10th inning, helping the Mets to a wild 6-5 victory over the Guardians.
The Bayonne 12U Little League team from New Jersey is heading to the Metro Region Tournament with their sights set on the Little League World Series.
The countdown to the 2026 US Open in New York City is on, but some tennis fans are frustrated by how much it costs to get in.
The New York Yankees beat the St. Louis Cardinals 2-0 on Tuesday night.
Some residents of a Queens building say a temporary boiler truck parked outside has become a nearly two-year fixture, emitting smoke they say drifts into their homes.
Harlem Week 2026 brings past and present Harlemites together to honor the neighborhood's legacy.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Authors Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray discuss their latest novel, A Pair of Aces. The writing duo shares insights into their creative partnership and the discovery of the remarkable women at the heart of the story.
Investigators are still working to identify the cause of Wednesday's deadly fire in the Bronx. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Officials say the non-verbal, autistic child was pulled from the water by lifeguards and staff who immediately began lifesaving measures.
Daisy is a 2-year-old Maltese, Shih Tzu, Havanese and poodle mix who likes to play with her toys, gets along with other dogs and is looking for her forever home.
It's a very muggy day, and rain chances are increasing right before the weekend for New York City. CBS News New York Meteorologist John Elliott has the forecast.
