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.
New York politicians and family members are calling for stricter rules as they remember the six people killed when a helicopter crashed into the Hudson River.
Pope Leo enjoyed a lighthearted moment Wednesday as he welcomed the Harlem Globetrotters to St. Peter's Square.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers will try to persuade federal judges that Combs was treated unfairly at the trial last year that sent him to prison on prostitution-related charges.
As Trump issues a new warning to Iran to comply with a tenuous two-week ceasefire, the two sides don't even seem to agree on the terms of the deal.
NYPD Sgt. Erik Duran faces sentencing Thursday after he was convicted of manslaughter for throwing a cooler at a fleeing suspect who later died.
New York politicians and family members are calling for stricter rules as they remember the six people killed when a helicopter crashed into the Hudson River.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers will try to persuade federal judges that Combs was treated unfairly at the trial last year that sent him to prison on prostitution-related charges.
NYPD Sgt. Erik Duran faces sentencing Thursday after he was convicted of manslaughter for throwing a cooler at a fleeing suspect who later died.
A Queens man was arrested Wednesday in connection to a fire that killed a child and three adults in March.
Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, 21, said he plotted to attack a Brooklyn Jewish center in October 2024.
When UConn plays Michigan for the NCAA Men's Basketball championship tonight in Indianapolis, there are a few places in New York City where fans can root on their schools.
The average price for a gallon of gas in New York City is now $4.11, which is 82 cents higher than a month ago, according to AAA.
Rain has returned for Easter Sunday in the New York area after the holiday weekend kicked off with May-like weather.
UConn's jaw-dropping buzzer beater catapulted them to the Final Four.
Bridgeport firefighter Terrence Cramer was killed after his girlfriend's ex shot him in a fit of rage at a Connecticut home, according to an arrest warrant.
A New Jersey family's beloved dog has been returned after it was apparently taken right off their back porch.
MetLife Stadium will host eight 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, including the final in July, but soccer fans will have to rely on mass transit because there won't be any parking available.
A meteor spotted across multiple states Tuesday afternoon traveled more than 100 miles before disintegrating, NASA said.
Police in New Jersey are searching for a vandal who threw bricks through the windows of vehicles parked on streets in several Union County towns.
Early voting is underway in the New Jersey special election to fill the U.S. House seat vacated by Gov. Mikie Sherrill.
Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann answered a judge's preliminary questions before pleading guilty to murdering seven women and admitting to killing an eighth.
Rex Heuermann pleads guilty to murdering seven women tied to the years-long Gilgo Beach serial killer investigation.
Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann pleaded guilty to seven counts and admitted guilt in the death of an eighth woman.
Rex Heuermann was arrested in 2023. He admitted to killing eight women in the Gilgo Beach area of Long Island between 1993 and 2011.
Long Beach, Long Island, is holding a public hearing Tuesday night regarding the loosening of alcohol restrictions on its iconic boardwalk.
Tensions are simmering between New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and City Council Speaker Julie Menin over the city budget.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is approaching his 100th day in office, and almost half of New Yorkers say they approve of his job performance, according to a new poll published Wednesday.
President Trump said he has agreed to a "double sided CEASEFIRE" with Iran, less than two hours before his deadline for Iran to either cut a deal with the U.S. or face massive strikes on its power plants.
Advocates fear New York state could be taking a step back when it comes to biomarker testing access for those with Medicaid.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced Tuesday that detainees at Rikers Island with complicated medical needs will be transferred to a Manhattan hospital to get access to specialty care.
Advocates fear New York state could be taking a step back when it comes to biomarker testing access for those with Medicaid.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
Megan Thee Stallion was released from a New York City hospital after she got sick during a performance of "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Savannah Guthrie stepped back from her NBC duties almost two months ago when her mother, Nancy Guthrie, disappeared. The investigation is ongoing.
Pope Leo enjoyed a lighthearted moment Wednesday as he welcomed the Harlem Globetrotters to St. Peter's Square.
The Athletics rallied to beat the New York Yankees 3-2 on Wednesday night.
The Buffalo Sabres rallied to beat the New York Rangers 5-3 on Wednesday night.
Ismael Ox lost his right hand as a child in a grenade attack, survived homelessness in the U.S., and became a citizen, all while training to represent Team USA in para Taekwondo.
Corbin Carroll had a two-run double during a four-run second inning that sent the Diamondbacks to a 7-2 win over the Mets on Wednesday.
Ismael Ox lost his right hand as a child in a grenade attack, survived homelessness in the U.S., and became a citizen, all while training to represent Team USA in para Taekwondo.
These kids from Brooklyn are playing tennis in their school hallways, cafeterias and auditoriums, to make the most of limited space and resources.
Preparations for Passover in Brooklyn blend centuries-old rituals with modern traditions unique to each family.
New York has filed a lawsuit against solar company Attyx, saying it didn't just sell panels, it sold promises it couldn't keep.
Long before Manhattan's iconic street grid took shape, an English widow planned a Brooklyn community that helped shape the city today.
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.
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Pope Leo XIV enjoyed a lighthearted moment Wednesday as he welcomed the Harlem Globetrotters to St. Peter’s Square.
Free bike helmets and lights will be handed out across the city through June to promote safe cycling.
The ceasefire is holding between both sides but there are new warning from President Trump and the Israeli prime minister. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
The suspect accused of being behind a fatal Queens fire that killed four people will be arraigned Thursday. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
An elderly man was killed and two others are in the hospital after a car crashed into a building in Brooklyn Wednesday.
