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Public Benefits Access
It can be a herculean task to access public benefits in New York. We’re investigating barriers to access.
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Need Food Stamps in New York? Come Back in a Few Months.
Counties across the state are blowing past legal deadlines to process SNAP applications, leaving families struggling to eat. The delays may be about to get even worse.
Alex Lubben · May 15, 2023
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Workers Blame Low Pay and Understaffing for New York’s Benefits Backlog
Some counties pay social services workers so little, the people who administer benefits end up applying themselves.
Alex Lubben · June 5, 2023