Governor Announces Emergency Nutrition Aid for Local Residents Following Court Ruling

Governor Kathy Hochul announced that recent court rulings require the federal government to release emergency nutrition assistance for 3 million New Yorkers who may lose SNAP benefits. She stated that New York took legal action after federal inaction on the issue.

Hochul said her administration is prepared, with over $100 million allocated to food banks and a state of emergency declared. She called for the immediate release of funds to support New Yorkers affected by the situation…

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