N.Y. lawmakers push food security bills amid federal SNAP cuts
Legislation would protect and expand hunger programs and improve benefit security as New York pantries see rising demand.
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Legislation would protect and expand hunger programs and improve benefit security as New York pantries see rising demand.
The government shutdown impacted nearly 200,000 Long Island residents who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.
Food banks used to give out enough food to help those in need, but this year the situation is drastically different, officials say. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff has the story.
A New Jersey nonprofit says the government shutdown put a spotlight on just how many people are in need.
Even though the longest government shutdown in history may be nearing an end, there is still a lot of uncertainty for food stamp recipients.
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to provide full food benefits to roughly 42 million Americans enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program by Friday.
As the government shutdown continues, and Medicaid cuts loom, many veterans on Long Island say they're struggling just to stay afloat.
Bergen County hosted an emergency food distribution event for furloughed federal workers and SNAP recipients who have been impacted by the ongoing government shutdown.
Gov. Phil Murphy sent members of the National Guard to emergency food organizations after funding for SNAP benefits lapsed.
But as CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports, some people struggling to put food on the table say the help is coming too late.
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.
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.
Two federal judges on Friday said the Trump administration must tap into contingency funds to make SNAP payments during the government shutdown.
City Council data from 2024 shows about 20% of New York City residents receive SNAP. In the Bronx, more than 40% of people rely on it.
New York is among the 25 states suing the Trump administration over the suspension of food stamp benefits amid the ongoing shutdown. CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock reports.
New York Attorney General Letitia James is leading a coalition of officials from across the country to beat back what it says is the targeting of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
The coalition says the Trump administration is attacking SNAP in order to target undocumented immigrants and has filed suit to stop it. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Two new bills introduced by a New York congressman aim to protect SNAP benefit users from having their funds stolen.
Two new bills introduced by a New York congressman aim to protect SNAP benefit users from having their funds stolen. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin went to a Brooklyn neighborhood that's seen a spike in fraud.
Some New Yorkers who get SNAP benefits may now be able to purchase hot meals with their EBT cards.
City lawmakers say they are hoping more restaurants will participate as they look to expand options for residents. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
A Brooklyn senator wants the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to switch to using cards with chip technology to help combat theft through card-skimming devices.
A Harlem mom says she can't buy groceries because her food assistance benefits were stolen. It's a card-skimming scam that's targeted tens of thousands of New Yorkers. CBS New York investigative reporter Mahsa Saeidi has learned a simple tech upgrade could prevent much of this agony.
The latest "skimming" targets: America's poorest consumers, often those receiving food assistance.
The Winnipeg Jets ended their two-game skid by beating the New Jersey Devils 4-3 on Tuesday night.
The Knicks dominated the fourth quarter to beat the Kings 103-87 on Tuesday night for their third straight victory.
Rep. Ilhan Omar was calling for the abolishment of ICE and for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to resign when a man sitting in the front row rushed up and sprayed her. He was arrested and Omar was not injured, police said.
A Brooklyn man who was detained by ICE after a routine green card interview is finally set to return home after more than two months in custody.
A home-visit initiative in Brooklyn connects aging Holocaust survivors with social workers as war abroad and antisemitism at home reopen old wounds.
A Brooklyn man who was detained by ICE after a routine green card interview is finally set to return home after more than two months in custody.
A home-visit initiative in Brooklyn connects aging Holocaust survivors with social workers as war abroad and antisemitism at home reopen old wounds.
The chaotic immigration crackdown in Minnesota could lead to another government shutdown as New York lawmakers re-evaluate their support for the funding bills to keep the country running.
All New York City Ferry service was suspended as of 2 p.m. Tuesday because of ice in the East and Hudson rivers and across New York Harbor.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced Tuesday the deaths of 10 people found out in the cold during this recent bitter cold snap.
Although the snowstorm has passed, the cold weather will linger with temperatures below freezing each day.
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut's are forecast to be stuck in a bitter cold pattern for several days, featuring air straight from the Arctic Circle.
The largest storm in years delivered some serious snow totals in New York City and across the Tri-State Area.
The monster winter storm that New York City and the Tri-State Area have been bracing for arrived Sunday, bringing heavy snow, sleet and frigid temperatures.
The NYC area is bracing for a major winter storm that's set to hit the region with heavy snow on top of dangerous, subfreezing weather.
Construction on the critical Gateway Tunnel Project linking New York and New Jersey may be halted soon unless President Trump changes course, officials said.
NJ Transit officials are warning riders to build in extra time for their commutes as the service slowly starts to come back after the winter storm.
Although the snowstorm has passed, the cold weather will linger with temperatures below freezing each day.
In New Jersey, nearly half a million people lost enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits this year, but the impact goes far beyond those who got the credits.
Jersey City has canceled classes for a second day Tuesday due to the clean-up after the snowstorm proving to be a daunting task.
Although the snowstorm has passed, the cold weather will linger with temperatures below freezing each day.
A Long Island father and son are lucky to be alive after falling through thin ice into a Suffolk County pond during Sunday's storm.
The largest storm in years delivered some serious snow totals in New York City and across the Tri-State Area.
If you're looking to get out of New York City via LaGuardia Airport, you're going to have to wait a while.
The monster winter storm that New York City and the Tri-State Area have been bracing for arrived Sunday, bringing heavy snow, sleet and frigid temperatures.
Rep. Ilhan Omar was calling for the abolishment of ICE and for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to resign when a man sitting in the front row rushed up and sprayed her. He was arrested and Omar was not injured, police said.
The chaotic immigration crackdown in Minnesota could lead to another government shutdown as New York lawmakers re-evaluate their support for the funding bills to keep the country running.
Two U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents fired their weapons during the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, according to a government report sent to Congress and obtained by CBS News that does not mention Pretti reaching for his firearm.
Sources say Iowa is seen as a key part of the Trump team's strategy to keep the House in GOP hands.
Construction on the critical Gateway Tunnel Project linking New York and New Jersey may be halted soon unless President Trump changes course, officials said.
In New Jersey, nearly half a million people lost enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits this year, but the impact goes far beyond those who got the credits.
Starting July 1, as many as 450,000 New Yorkers will lose EP coverage and be forced into marketplace health care plans.
Striking New York City nurses returned to the bargaining table Thursday, the New York State Nurses Association said.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders joined striking New York City nurses on the picket line Tuesday.
New York City's largest nurses strike is now in Week 2 and it appears negotiations toward a deal remain at a standstill.
In a full-page ad in the Wall Street Journal, Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, revealed that the right frontal lobe of his brain was injured in a car accident 25 years ago.
Pop superstar Harry Styles will open an unprecedented 30-show residency at Madison Square Garden, starting on Aug. 26 and ending on Oct. 31.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
The FCC is warning that daytime talk shows and late-night programs must give equal time to opposing political candidates, taking aim at a genre of TV that has long drawn President Trump's ire.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
The Winnipeg Jets ended their two-game skid by beating the New Jersey Devils 4-3 on Tuesday night.
The Knicks dominated the fourth quarter to beat the Kings 103-87 on Tuesday night for their third straight victory.
Matthew Robertson scored at 3:53 of overtime as the Rangers beat the Bruins 4-3 on Monday night to snap a three-game losing streak.
Ilya Sorokin stops 21 shots for his sixth shutout of the season, leading the New York Islanders to a 4-0 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.
Kawhi Leonard scored 21 of his 28 points in the first half as the Los Angeles Clippers built a 38-point lead in the second quarter and beat the Brooklyn Nets 126-89 on Sunday.
A home-visit initiative in Brooklyn connects aging Holocaust survivors with social workers as war abroad and antisemitism at home reopen old wounds.
A critical seasonal blood shortage is prompting renewed calls for New Yorkers to donate.
Puppet shows, peaceful protests and acts of service helped families reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy through a child's perspective.
Nearly 100 tenants from three different buildings managed by A&E Real Estate on the Upper West Side rallied on Monday.
A group in Queens has banded together to revive landlines and give their children a simpler way to socialize.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Crews responded to the large fire around 4:30 a.m. Wednesday in Allerton.
More than 100 firefighters are putting out a blaze early Wednesday morning at a Throggs Neck home.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for January 27 at 11 p.m.
A special Holocaust Remembrance Day event marked one year since the opening of the Anne Frank exhibition at New York City's Center for Jewish History.
Several people were arrested during a protest against ICE outside the Hilton Garden Inn in Tribeca on Tuesday.
