AG James Blocks Trump Administration’s Changes to SNAP

By SÍLE MOLONEY

New York Attorney General Letitia James announced on Monday, Oct. 19, that a federal court yesterday granted a motion for summary judgment, permanently blocking the Trump Administration’s attempts to deny food assistance to hundreds of thousands of Americans by changing the rules for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). “At a time of national crisis, this decision is a win for common sense and basic human decency,” said James. “This Trump Administration rule was cruel to its core and ran counter to who we are and what we represent as a nation. If implemented, this rule would have not

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Staff members of the Office of New York City Public Advocate, Jumaane D. Williams, announced on Oct. 19 that they have formed a union and will be represented by the Campaign Workers Guild. They said their unionization drive has the support of Office staff, with more than two-thirds of eligible workers signing authorization cards with the Campaign Workers Guild. The union covers all non-managerial staff in the Office, and it has formally submitted a demand for voluntary recognition to the Public Advocate. “Our groundbreaking union is made up of grassroots community organizers and advocates who live in a City

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Part of the Solution (POTS), a nonprofit dedicated to feeding neighbors and nourishing the community, is helping the Bronx bounce back. On Thursday Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. EST, POTS will livestream their first virtual benefit, “Helping the Bronx Bounce Back,” a feel-good virtual benefit that will showcase the resiliency of the Bronx community. The group hopes to leave the public inspired to take action and support their work. POTS stayed open throughout the worst of the pandemic and helped over 40,000 low-income Bronx neighbors. The group said that donations are critical to their ongoing mission. Gifts made between now

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The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Penelope Henriquez, 11, of 595 Trinity Avenue, who was reported missing on Monday, Oct. 5, 2020 in the 40th precinct, in the Longwood section of the Bronx. Penelope was last seen on Monday, Oct. 5, 2020 at around 11 a.m. inside of her home. She is described as female, Hispanic, about 5 feet, 5 inches tall, weighs 120 pounds, has a light complexion, is of medium build, has brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a black sweater, black pants and black sandals.

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The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Kelsi Herreria, 16, of 1310 Morris Avenue, who was reported missing on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020, in the Claremont section of the Bronx in the 44th precinct. Kelsi was last seen on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020 at around 3 p.m. inside her home. She is described as 5 feet tall, weighs 110 pounds, has a thin build, a light complexion, brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a black denim jacket, a blue hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans. Anyone with information in

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The New York Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Eduardo Berrios, 69, of 1229 Franklin Avenue in the Morrisania section of the Bronx, who was reported missing in the 42nd precinct. Berrios was last seen on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020, at approximately 8 a.m. at his home. He is described as male, Hispanic, approximately 5 feet, 9 inches tall, weighs 150 pounds, has a thin build, salt and pepper hair color, and brown eyes. Anyone with information with regard to this missing person is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477)

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The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Maikelle Linton, 16, of 1792 Lafayette Avenue, who was reported missing in the Soundview section of the Bronx, in the 43rd precinct. Maikelle was last seen on Friday, Oct. 9, 2020 at her home, at approximately 7 a.m. She is described as female, Black, 5 feet tall, weighs 140 pounds, has brown eyes and brown hair. No clothing description at the time of her disappearance was available. Anyone with information in regards to this missing person is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for

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The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Haley Moreno, 15, of 2755 Dewey Avenue in the Bronx, who was reported missing on Wednesday, July 22, 2020, in the 45th precinct in the Throgs Neck section of the Bronx. Haley was last seen on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at approximately 1:26 p.m. at her home. She is described as female, Hispanic, is approximately 5 feet, 6 inches tall, weighs 140 pounds, has a thin build, light complexion, brown hair and brown eyes. No clothing description is available. Anyone with information in regard to

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The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Tiffany King, 37, of 1685 Monroe Avenue in the Bronx, who was reported missing person in the 44th precinct on Monday, Oct. 12, 2020. King was last seen at noon approximately on Saturday Sept. 26, 2020, in the vicinity of Webster Avenue and Clay Avenue in the Claremont section of the Bronx. She is described as a female, Black, 5 foot, 6 inches tall, weighs 195 pounds, has brown eyes and short black hair. Anyone with information in regard to this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers