POLITICSJun 1 · 14:11 UTCABC7 NEW YORKWABC

NYC effort saves SNAP benefits for thousands, but 40,000 still at risk after federal rule change

New York City's efforts preserved SNAP benefits for thousands, but 40,000 remain at risk due to a federal rule change that expanded work requirements and removed exemptions for groups like homeless individuals, veterans, and former foster care youth.

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