New York Gets Additional SNAP Benefits for August
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that all SNAP households will receive the maximum allowable level of food benefits for the month of August.
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New Plans Laid for Attracting School Bus Drivers
New York is asking school districts to pursue creative ways to find bus drivers.
Legislation Protects NY Small Business from Pandemic Backlash
Assembly passes legislation that would allow workers to still collect unemployment insurance while working part time and control unemployment insurance costs.
No Lag for New York Unemployment Payments
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo says there will be no lag in unemployment benefits in the state in spite of President Trump’s delay in signing a relief bill.
Broome Officials Remind Pandemic Food Assistance Available
Broome officials say they want to make sure qualified households know Pandemic EBT benefits are still available.
Cash Payment and Unemployment Extended
New York State is sending all unemployed New Yorkers $600 and extending the unemployment the benefit period by 13 weeks to 39 weeks.
Welfare Fraud Shut Down
Over a half million dollars in fraudulently obtained welfare payments are back in the public’s bank account in Delaware County.
SNAP Benefit Budgeting Suggested
Officials say most SNAP recipients have gotten their full February benefits early and should budget accordingly.
Savvy Saving Seniors
Seniors have until April 18 to register for two free Savvy Saving Senior workshops in Broome County.