New York declares state of emergency for SNAP benefits freeze
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.
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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.
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.
The Trump administration said it will not tap into its $5 billion contingency fund to cover SNAP benefits during the government shutdown.
Halloween is the deadliest day for pedestrians under 18 years old, according to police.
The measure would have required two qualified medical responders to work on every 911 EMT call, according to the union.
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday vetoed a bill designed to protect New York City's emergency workers.
The judge ruled FEMA and the Department of Homeland Security cut funds because New York is a sanctuary city, calling the move unlawful and improper.
Two months after a toddler drowned in a Bronx day care's pool, her family says they're still waiting for answers, accountability and action.
We're three weeks away from New York City's mayoral election, and President Trump has a warning if Zohran Mamdani wins. But as CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports, Gov. Kathy Hochul has Mamdani's back.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett has a timeline of what to expect on Sunday and Monday and Adi Guajardo has a look at how some New Jersey coastal communities are preparing.
Gov. Kathy Hochul, the MTA and NYPD said Thursday that without those funds, the system is left vulnerable to new terror attacks.
A statewide burn ban is in effect as dry conditions raise the risk of wildfires across New York.
Due to limited rainfall of late, the state is taking action to prevent wildfires and to conserve water.
It says the pausing of the Second Avenue Subway expansion and Hudson River rail tunnel is tied to the government shutdown. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore has the latest.
About 8.2 million New York households are automatically receiving up to $400 back from the state.
Inflation refund checks are in the mail and the governor is warning New Yorkers to watch out for scams targeting their money.
About 8.2 million New York households are automatically receiving up to $400 back from the state.
Gov. Kathy Hochul says inflation refund checks are now in the mail for more than 8 million households.
The governor said 8.2 million New Yorkers will receive checks to help ease the burden of rising costs.
According to Gov. Kathy Hochul, the checks are being sent directly to eligible taxpayers across the state.
New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie joins the list of people endorsing Zohran Mamdani for mayor of NYC.
The governor says Bethpage will host the 2028 PGA Women's Championship, and the state is looking forward to hosting more golf events.
Incumbent Eric Adams insisted Tuesday he's not giving up on his quest to get reelected as mayor of New York City, despite his low standing in the polls.
The incumbent mayor insisted Tuesday he's not giving up on his quest to get reelected as, despite his low standing in the polls. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
