Nicholas Jacobelli
Coverage of Nicholas Jacobelli in the Nexus archive.
- Food banks, city officials push to prevent SNAP benefit losses
City officials and food banks in New York are working to prevent tens of thousands of individuals from losing SNAP benefits due to new Trump administration work requirements. The rules, part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, mandate 80 monthly work or training hours for Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWDs), with a grace period ending June 1. Despite efforts to secure exemptions or compliance, 42,500 individuals remain at risk of benefit loss.
- Mamdani Budget Leaves Out Key Program for Low-Income New Yorkers
Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s budget proposal excludes funding for NYCBenefits, a program connecting low-income New Yorkers to benefits. The program, which helped 28,000 residents apply for aid and provided over $20 million in assistance, risks ending without funding. Providers and 50 organizations are urging the mayor to guarantee continued support.