Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday declared a state of emergency and committed $65 million in new state funding for food programs as New York prepares for a federal cutoff in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for nearly 1.8 million NYC residents on Saturday.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has refused to release federally approved contingency funds during the ongoing government shutdown, leaving states to manage the fallout.

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Gov. Hochul declares emergency as SNAP cuts loom — vows no tax hikes or Albany recall

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