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.
Complaints about New York rental schemes jumped 55% over the last few years, according to new data obtained by CBS News New York.
A New York state senator is being called a hero for helping to stop a violent street fight in Brooklyn this week.
Francisco Alvarez homered twice, Brett Baty also went deep and the New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 in the first major league game following the All-Star break.
Etihad Park, the new home of NYCFC and Gotham FC, will open in summer 2027, the CEO of the Major League Soccer club announced.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell is being investigated as a possible source for a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people.
Complaints about New York rental schemes jumped 55% over the last few years, according to new data obtained by CBS News New York.
A New York state senator is being called a hero for helping to stop a violent street fight in Brooklyn this week.
Etihad Park, the new home of NYCFC and Gotham FC, will open in summer 2027, the CEO of the Major League Soccer club announced.
The FIFA World Cup is delivering a business boost for many bars and restaurants across New York City, but not every industry is seeing the same payoff.
More than 100 inmates at the sprawling Rikers Island correctional facility gathered in a gymnasium at the complex's main intake center to watch Wednesday's semifinal match between England and Argentina.
A tornado warning was issued in parts of New Jersey on Thursday evening.
A heat advisory is in effect until Wednesday night for most of the Tri-State Area, with feels-like temperatures reaching into the 100s.
The Tri-State Area is dealing with extreme heat as cooling centers, pools, parks and other resources try to keep residents cool.
A heat advisory is in effect until Wednesday night for the Tri-State Area, with feels-like temperatures reaching into the 100s.
A heat advisory goes into effect from Tuesday to Wednesday for NYC and the surrounding area, as feels-like temperatures could reach the 100s.
Seven people were injured after a chlorine leak at an LA Fitness in a North Brunswick shopping center Thursday morning.
A tornado warning was issued in parts of New Jersey on Thursday evening.
A New Jersey daycare owner is accused of administering melatonin to two children in her care without the consent of their parents.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires continued impacting air quality across New York City, New Jersey and Connecticut on Thursday.
A heat advisory is in effect until Wednesday night for most of the Tri-State Area, with feels-like temperatures reaching into the 100s.
A former cargo ship captain pleaded guilty on Wednesday to drugging and raping a U.S. Merchant Marine Academy cadet.
The families of eight murdered women faced down Rex Heuermann and now want justice beyond the courtroom.
Authorities on Long Island are warning about a scheme in which victims are being urged to convert their savings into gold bars, then hand them over for "safekeeping."
Authorities on Long Island are warning about a scheme in which victims are being urged their savings into gold bars, and to then hand over those gold bars over for "safekeeping." CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Some storms returned to the New York City and New Jersey area on Friday.
President Trump gave a primetime address on elections tonight, as he remains focused on the 2020 race.
The "Rental Ripoff" report was released Thursday morning, stemming from months of hearings where hundreds of tenants across the city stepped forward to air their grievances.
New York City officials confirmed Wednesday that outreach teams were midway through efforts to help the homeless at a sprawling West Side encampment before dismantling their living spaces.
Part of President Trump's speech Thursday night is expected to touch on previously unreported alleged Chinese meddling in U.S. elections, according to sources familiar with the matter.
The future of the New York City horse carriage industry was debated Wednesday at a City Council public hearing.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell is being investigated as a possible source for a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people.
A Queens man says he had trouble eating and drinking while suffering from cyclosporiasis.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in the state of New York keeps growing.
As the number of cases of Legionnaires' disease on the Upper East Side continues to rise, City Council Speaker Julie Menin is blasting the Mamdani administration over its handling of the outbreak.
All of the Upper East Side buildings with cooling towers that tested positive for Legionella bacteria have completed necessary cleaning, New York City health officials said Sunday.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The final show of Jay-Z's anniversary concert series at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours after hundreds of ticketless fans flooded the gates and breached security, according to officials.
Jay-Z and some very special guests took over Yankee Stadium on Friday night, performing to a sold-out crowd.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married in a place that generates plenty of garbage, and one man figured out there is a market for it if you package it just right.
Francisco Alvarez homered twice, Brett Baty also went deep and the New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 in the first major league game following the All-Star break.
Etihad Park, the new home of NYCFC and Gotham FC, will open in summer 2027, the CEO of the Major League Soccer club announced.
Air quality concerns in Philadelphia have led the Phillies to move up the start time of their series opener with the Mets by an hour.
Defending World Cup champion Argentina rallied to edge England 2-1 to advance to Sunday's final at MetLife Stadium, where they will face Spain.
The World Cup semifinal between England and Argentina was a grudge match, reopening decades-old wounds for both countries.
The FIFA World Cup is delivering a business boost for many bars and restaurants across New York City, but not every industry is seeing the same payoff.
Two Upper West Side children went on a mission to visit 40 playgrounds in one day, hoping to set a record.
Eddie Palmieri, the East Harlem legend who revolutionized Latin music, now has a street renamed in his honor.
Services for the UnderServed's urban gardens and beehives provide therapeutic opportunities for New Yorkers with intellectual and developmental disabilities and behavioral health challenges
Religious institutions across the country are exploring how their properties can help address the affordable housing crisis, with a Brooklyn development offering a model for blending community needs with faith-based missions.
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.
A New York tradition took center stage outside Lincoln Center on Thursday. Championship double dutch athletes celebrated the sport's rich history while showing the game is still going strong. CBS News New York's Naomi Ruchim reports.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for July 16 at 11 p.m.
Rental schemes are on the rise in New York, with complaints jumping 55% over the last few years, according to new data obtained by CBS News New York investigative reporter Tim McNicholas. He found that a housing crisis is creating a goldmine for fraudsters.
In a speech to the nation Thursday night, President Trump alleged China obtained millions of voter rolls and interfered in U.S. elections. CBS News New York's Doug Williams reports.
A New York state senator is being called a hero for helping to stop a violent street fight in Brooklyn this week. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has the video that shows him in action.
