New Law: Unemployed New Yorkers Informed About Food Affordability Programs
Today, in a private ceremony, Governor Kathy Hochul signed New York Senate Bill 1902A (S1902A/A1245A) into law.
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Why Are State And Its Neediest Missing Out On Major Federal Assistance?
New Yorkers from Harlem to the Hudson in need are missing out on at least $2.5 billion in federal assistance and the State is losing out on an estimated $4.4 billion in economic stimulus.
Concerns Grow Over The Fate Of The SNAP Program From Harlem To Hawaii
Congressional Democrats have amped up their concern that nearly a million school-aged children would find themselves without a meal.
Mayor de Blasio And Taskforce Announce Food Service Programs In Underserved Areas
Today, Mayor de Blasio, Taskforce on Racial Inclusion & Equity co-chairs First Lady Chirlane McCray, Deputy Mayor J. Phillip Thompson, Deputy Mayor Dr. Raul Perea-Henze, and Executive Director Sideya Sherman announced new food access programs.
de Blasio Administration And Speaker Johnson Celebrate Open Enrollment For Fair Fares Program
The de Blasio Administration and City Council Speaker Johnson today announced open enrollment for the City’s Fair Fares program.
NYC Joins Multi-state Lawsuit To Stop Trump Administration From Eliminating Food Assistance
New York City today joined a group of 15 Attorneys General in a lawsuit to stop the Trump administration from eliminating food assistance for nearly 700,000 Americans.
USDA Announces Program That Lets SNAP Recipients Shop And Pay For Food Online
The USDA announced Thursday that it has officially kicked off a two-year pilot program that allows those who receive SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits from Harlem to Hollywood to shop for groceries from online retailers.
Mayor de Blasio And Others Launch Fair Fares Program From Harlem To Hollis
Mayor Bill de Blasio and Council Speaker Corey Johnson held a joint appearance Friday afternoon to announce the details of an unprecedented City effort to address poverty.
Harlem Rep Espaillat Condemns Trump’s Proposal To Undermine Nutrition Benefits For Immigrant Families
Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat released the following statement in opposition to the Trump administration’s proposed rule to redefine public charge, which would be harmful to hardworking immigrant families at the expense of children’s health and well-being.
Health Department’s Community Health Worker Program Leads To Healthy Harlem Residents
The Health Department’s Center for Health Equity today announced that the Harlem Health Advocacy Partners (HHAP) program has improved health outcomes for Harlem residents.
Health Bucks Program Marks 10 Year Anniversary
The New York City Health Department today announced the 10 year anniversary of the Health Bucks program from Harlem to Hollis.
Mayor Adams Unveils ‘Blueprint For Community Safety’ From Harlem To Hollis
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright, and the New York City Gun Violence Prevention Task Force today released “A Blueprint for Community Safety.”
Mayor Adams’ Task Force Releases Safety Blueprint From Harlem To Hollis
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright, and the NYC Gun Violence Prevention Task Force today released “A Blueprint for Community Safety.”
Solving The Problem Of 1.1M NY Households Missing Out On Utility Bill Help
About 1.1 million New York households are missing out on help to pay their utility bills, and AARP New York and the Public Utility Law Project (PULP) today.
Mayor Adams Signs Largest Executive Budget In New York City History
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today released New York City’s $106.7 billion Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) Executive Budget.