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Oct 2026

Opinion: I’m a Bronx Social Worker and Former SNAP Recipient. Don’t Let Washington Starve Our Neighbors.

“If you aren’t currently on SNAP, it can be easy to view this as an abstract political debate. But food insecurity isn’t abstract—it’s your neighbors, your coworkers, and the kids in…

ByLex Colleen 0Comments

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Oct 2026

Featured Government Health Housing and Homelessness Politics Resources

The Good, The Bad And The Ugly: 3 Changes Coming to SNAP This October

New Yorkers who lost their food stamps for failing to comply with new work requirements can now reapply to receive at least three months of benefits. Meanwhile, SNAP participants will…

ByDaniel Parra 0Comments

27

Aug 2026

Economy Featured Government Health Politics

NY Counties Weigh Property Tax Hikes Amid SNAP Cuts

Later this fall, counties across the state will pay more to keep the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, running after a sharp decline in federal support. By the end of next year,…

ByJie Jenny Zou, New York Focus 0Comments

13

Aug 2026

Comunidades de habla hispana Government Health Housing and Homelessness Immigration

Algunos latinos en Nueva York descubren por las malas que han perdido su seguro médico

Según funcionarios estatales, casi 200.000 neoyorquinos se han visto afectados por los recortes federales al Plan Esencial, que ya no cubre a algunos residentes trabajadores de bajos ingresos. Algunos de…

ByDaniel Parra 0Comments

12

Aug 2026

Featured Government Health Housing and Homelessness Immigration

Some New York Latinos Are Finding Out The Hard Way That They’ve Lost Health Insurance

According to state officials, almost 200,000 New Yorkers have been impacted by federal cuts to the Essential Plan that made certain low-income working residents ineligible. Some only found out after…

ByDaniel Parra 0Comments

21

Jul 2026

Comunidades de habla hispana Economy Government Health Housing and Homelessness

Más de 22.000 neoyorquinos perdieron prestaciones de SNAP en junio tras normas federales de empleo

Los nuevos requisitos entraron en vigor en junio, lo que provocó una caída del 1,3 por ciento en el número de beneficiarios del SNAP en la ciudad. Los adultos solteros…

ByDaniel Parra 0Comments

20

Jul 2026

Economy Featured Government Health Housing and Homelessness

More Than 22,000 New Yorkers Lost SNAP Benefits Last Month Due to Federal Work Rules

The expanded requirements took effect June, leading to a 1.3 percent drop in the city’s SNAP cases. Single adults between 18 and 35, who are less likely to be eligible…

ByDaniel Parra 1Comment

09

Jul 2026

Economy Education Featured Government Housing and Homelessness Resources

NYC Offers Free Help to New Yorkers Navigating Student Loan Debt Changes

New York City is helping local borrowers navigate the new student loan landscape, offering free, one-one-one financial counseling sessions at 40 sites across the five boroughs, as well as through…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 1Comment

24

Jun 2026

Economy Education Government Opinion

Opinion: How NYC Is Helping Student Loan Borrowers Navigate Federal Uncertainty—For Free

Starting July 1, borrowers currently enrolled in the SAVE Plan have 90 days to switch to a different repayment plan.

BySamuel A.A. Levine 0Comments

12

May 2026

Government Health Opinion Politics

Opinion: I’m a Doctor at a Public Hospital. If We Don’t Tax the Rich to Fund Healthcare, Vulnerable New Yorkers Will Likely Die.

“Our state is set to experience the fastest loss of healthcare coverage in its history, with 450,000 New Yorkers poised to lose their Essential Plan coverage in July.”

ByJasmeet Sandhu 1Comment

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