Chautauqua County Legislators will look at ways to help people with food insecurity as a federal government shutdown has SNAP benefits delayed. The Legislature held an emergency meeting Wednesday night to discuss uncertainties with Supplemental … [Read more...]
Hunters, Outdoor Enthusiasts Reminded To Respectfully Share The Woods, Follow Safety Precautions
New Yorkers are reminded to hunt safely this season with all outdoor enthusiasts encouraged to respectfully share the woods and follow safety precautions. Regular deer hunting season in the Northern Zone began October 25 and closes December 7. … [Read more...]
Jamestown Farmers Market SNAP Voucher Program Continues, More Donations Sought
The Jamestown Farmers Market is continuing to seek donations to fund a program that gives SNAP recipients a $15 voucher to use at the market. The market collected enough donations to provide vouches to 450 SNAP recipients and federal employees at … [Read more...]
County Legislature To Hold Emergency Meeting To Discuss SNAP, HEAP
The Chautauqua County Legislature will hold an emergency meeting Wednesday to discuss SNAP and HEAP benefits. Chairman Pierre Chagnon called for the meeting will take place 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 5. County Executive PJ Wendel, the … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Declares State Of Emergency Ahead Of Possible SNAP Cuts On Nov. 1
A state of emergency has been declared in New York ahead of the possible SNAP cuts for three million residents come November 1. As the federal government shutdown continues, Governor Kathy Hochul said the Trump administration has refused to … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Working To Keep SNAP Benefit Cases Up To Date Despite Gov’t Shutdown
Chautauqua County is working to keep benefit cases up to date as a federal government shutdown threatens to result in SNAP benefits not being issued to those in need on November 1. According to the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability … [Read more...]
NYS To Issue $30 Million In Emergency Food Aid
New York State will issue an additional $30 million in emergency food aid for families across the state as federal funding cuts impact residents’ food benefits. The announcement of the additional funding follows the $11 million in emergency food aid … [Read more...]
Jamestown Farmers Market Making $15 Voucher Available To SNAP Recipients
The Jamestown Farmers Market will be assisting those who receive SNAP with a $15 voucher to use at the market. Market officials said starting Saturday, November 1, anyone who presents a valid EBT card and SNAP Determination Letter will receive $15 … [Read more...]
90,000 In NY-23 Congressional District Could Lose SNAP Benefits Nov. 1
More than 90,000 people in New York’s 23rd Congressional District could lose their SNAP benefits in November due to the federal government shutdown. Governor Kathy Hochul said the nearly three million residents in the state who receive federally … [Read more...]
Jamestown Farmers Market’s Season Begins Saturday
The Jamestown Farmers Market starts its season this Saturday. The market will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturdays now through November 22 on West Third Street between North Main and Cherry Streets. Local vendors at the market … [Read more...]
