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Trump Cuts Imperil Heating and Cooling Assistance in New York
Drastic cutbacks coupled with skyrocketing utility costs put seniors and other vulnerable households at greater risk for severe illness and death.
Jie Jenny Zou · April 8, 2025
Trump’s Federal Cuts Push New York Mental Health Programs to Brink of Collapse
Mental health providers are scrambling to prevent mass layoffs and program closures, leaving advocates urging state leaders to step in before it’s too late.
Jie Jenny Zou · March 31, 2025
State Lawmakers Push for $900 Million to Save Child Care Voucher Program
Roughly 60,000 children will lose vouchers over the next year without more funding.
Julia Rock · March 27, 2025
Food Stamp Theft Could be Much Higher Than Reported, Survey Suggests
Thousands of New Yorkers have had their food benefits stolen. Meanwhile, Congress will likely move forward with major cuts to the lifeline program.
Jie Jenny Zou · March 26, 2025