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SNAP benefits in New York State and across the country will continue through November after a federal judge ruled that the U.S. government must tap into emergency funds to keep food assistance flowing during the ongoing shutdown.
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Americans are being stripped of their grocery budget benefits — financial support provided by the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) — on Saturday, Nov. 1.
Gov. Kathy Hochul is expected to announce new measures to protect New Yorkers as millions prepare to lose SNAP benefits on Nov. 1. Due to the ongoing government shutdown, SNAP payments will be suspended nationwide starting in November,
There are approximately 84,000 SNAP recipients in New York's 23rd Congressional District, according to the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance. That represents about 48,000 households, including thousands in Steuben, Allegany and Livingston counties.