The Office of the Governor of the State of New York

10/31/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/31/2025 13:17

Statement from Governor Kathy Hochul

Statement
Federal Cuts
October 31, 2025
Albany, NY

Statement from Governor Kathy Hochul

Statement from Governor Kathy Hochul

"Today's rulings confirm that the Trump administration must release emergency nutrition assistance for the 3 million New Yorkers set to lose their SNAP benefits tomorrow.

"No state should have to sue the federal government to ensure families can put food on the table. But when Washington Republicans refused to act, New York took them to court to mitigate this crisis.

"My administration remains prepared for the worst - fast-tracking over $100 million for food banks and pantries and declaring a state of emergency. With these rulings, it is clear the Trump administration can fully fund the SNAP program. We're calling on the administration to immediately release these funds and support our efforts to keep New Yorkers fed during the shutdown."

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