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Over 10 months last year, the city received 34,532 claims for stolen SNAP benefits, the vast majority of which—92.9 percent—weren’t reimbursed. The most were submitted by residents in East New…

ByDaniel Parra 0Comments

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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

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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

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Jul 2026

Economy Government Health Housing and Homelessness Opinion Politics

Opinion: Mayor Mamdani, Drop the City-Run Grocery Store

“The mayor deserves high praise for making food affordability a priority—but the approach is wrong. There are better, proven, and far less costly solutions that would help many more New…

ByDavid Rubel 0Comments

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Jul 2026

Government Health Homelessness Housing and Homelessness Opinion Politics

Opinion: The November Election is an Opportunity for a Healthier New York

“The outcomes of the recent primary election, which will send a wave of younger, progressive candidates to the November ballot, give New Yorkers an unprecedented opportunity for bold change,” the…

ByNicholas Freudenberg 0Comments

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Jun 2026

Comunidades de habla hispana Government Health Housing and Homelessness Labor

43.000 neoyorquinos en riesgo de perder prestaciones de SNAP este mes por requisitos de trabajo

Los beneficiarios deben demostrar que trabajan un número determinado de horas, realizan labores de voluntariado o participan en cursos de formación cada mes para conservar sus cupones de alimentos. “Es…

ByDaniel Parra 0Comments

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Jun 2026

Featured Government Health Housing and Homelessness Labor

43K New Yorkers Risk Losing SNAP Benefits This Month Over Federal Work Rules

Participants must prove they work a certain number of hours, volunteer or take part in trainings each month to keep their food stamps. “It’s just totally unnecessary, and that’s why…

ByDaniel Parra 2Comments

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May 2026

Comunidades de habla hispana Government Housing and Homelessness Immigration Labor

Más neoyorquinos sin cupones de alimentos tras reforma federal

Entre enero de 2025 y febrero de 2026, el estado de Nueva York registró una caída del 6.2 por ciento en el número de beneficiarios del SNAP, lo que supone…

ByDaniel Parra 0Comments

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May 2026

Featured Government Health Housing and Homelessness Immigration In Depth Investigations Labor

Fewer New Yorkers Are Getting Food Stamps Amid Federal Overhaul

From January 2025 to February 2026, New York State saw a 6.2 percent drop in SNAP participants, more than 180,000 people—in line with a nationwide decline that anti-hunger advocates say…

ByDaniel Parra 2Comments

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Apr 2026

Comunidades de habla hispana Education Government Health Housing and Homelessness News

Recortes federales pondrán fin al programa de educación nutricional para neoyorquinos beneficiarios de SNAP

“No me gustaba la lechuga antes de asistir al curso”, comentó Allison Merlos, de 10 años, refiriéndose a un taller de nutrición para niños al que asistió el año pasado…

ByDaniel Parra 0Comments

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