131 NY mayors want congress to delay $1.2 billion SNAP bill as USDA tightens rules
Sofia Torres
Sofia Torres
Reporter · Albany, NY
Sofia Torres is a passionate education reporter with over 7 years of experience covering Albany's schools. A graduate of the University of Rochester, she previously worked for the Albany School District's communications office and focuses on ensuring equity in education and spotlighting innovative teaching practices.
More from Sofia →Reporter · Friday, November 13, 2026 at 12:08 AM · 1 min read
Over 200,000 New Yorkers have left the federal food aid program following the implementation of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025, prompting 131 bipartisan mayors to urge Congress to delay a massive cost shift to state and local taxpayers.