Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel has proposed in his 2027 Executive Budget to cut the tax rate by 85-cents, for the County’s lowest tax rate since 1975. The proposed $330 million budget would reduce the tax rate from $6.17 per $1,000 of … [Read more...]
SNAP Enrollments Drop 13% Ahead Of Program Changes That Start In October
SNAP enrollments have dropped more than 13% in the last year ahead of changes to the program that are scheduled to start in October. This massive drop in enrollment comes as President Donald Trump’s cuts to SNAP have yet to even fully take effect. … [Read more...]
SNAP Recipients To Receive More Secure Chip-Based Cards In 2027
SNAP recipients will receive new, more secure chip-based cards starting in 2027. Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) recently finalized a contract with a vendor to provide … [Read more...]
NYS Reminds Residents Of Options To Reduce Energy Costs During The Summer
With summer heat here, New Yorkers are being reminded of options to help reduce energy costs. The State’s Energy Affordability Program and Enhanced Energy Affordability Program provide income-eligible households across New York State with … [Read more...]
WBFO: NYS Residents At Risk Of Losing SNAP Due To New Law
WBFO reports some New York State residents are at risk of losing SNAP benefits due to a new law that went into effect March 1 that has new work requirement. The state has fully implemented a law passed by Congress in 2023 that changes who may be … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Proposes Record $260 Billion State Budget
Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed a record $260 billion state budget. The Executive Budget projects State revenue collection to increase by 9.9% with fiscal year 2027 spending projected at $260 billion which is an increase of 0.7 percent. The … [Read more...]
County Legislators To Consider Ways To Help With Food Insecurity While SNAP Benefits Delayed
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...]
