New York declares a ‘state of emergency’ as state and local officials scramble to assist residents set to lose benefits.
Millions of people in the United States who rely on nutrition assistance programmes are facing uncertainty, as food aid is set to lapse on Saturday amid the ongoing government shutdown.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced a state of emergency on Thursday, joining other state and municipal officials who tapped local funds to help fill the void.
“I’m declaring a State of Emergency to use every tool we have to help the three million New Yorkers
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