The United States Department of Agriculture has issued new Federal guidelines for SNAP Work Requirements for Able-Bodied Adults without Dependents (ABAWDs). Effective November 3, 2025, the federal government will reinstate and update SNAP work requirements for individuals who meet the ABAWD criteria. These changes are part of federal policy updates intended to promote employment and […]
Read along as the RCT goes date by date with updates from AG James’ office regarding SNAP in NY NY AG Letitia James won a court order on November 10th temporarily blocking the Trump administration’s attempts to claw back Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and punish states that release them. Attorney General James and […]
The New York State Department of Transportation is advising Rockland County motorists to expect U.S. Route 9W to close between Haverstraw Road and State Route 304 in the Town of Haverstraw weekdays beginning Monday, November 10, through Friday, November 21, between 9 a.m. and approximately 5 p.m., to facilitate paving activities, weather permitting. Motorists […]
Rockland County legislators have voted unanimously to allocate $2 million to help local food pantries meet a surge in demand for food assistance following the lapse of funding to the federal SNAP program. Rockland County Legislature Chairman Jay Hood Jr. stressed the need to move quickly in getting funding to the pantries. “We need to […]
The NYS high court has decided to move elections to coincide with state and federal races. Some believe that this could bring a welcome amount of attention to local races, while others decry the move, claiming the ruling to be unconstitutional. County Executive Ed Day has released a statement criticizing the decision, stating, “The New […]
Senator Weber announced the introduction of Senate Bill S8521, designed to promote greater accountability in the state budget schedule. Weber’s legislation stipulates that if the State Budget is not enacted by the first day of the fiscal year, the Governor and members of the Legislature will have their biweekly salary payments withheld and permanently forfeited […]