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Governor Cuomo Announces $3.4 Million For Low Income Families To Access Healthy Foods At Farmers' Markets Across The State
New York Operates the Largest Such Program in the Nation - Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced $3.4 million to help low-income Women, Infants and Children (WIC) increase their access to healthy, locally-grown food at farmers’ markets across the state. The funding will provide over 215,000 families with access to healthy food at 470 farmers’ markets. WIC families can find Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) checks at their local WIC clinic. New York operates the largest such program in the nation.
“Farmers’ markets help pump money back into local economies while encouraging New Yorkers to support local agriculture and promote healthy eating,” Governor Cuomo said. “The WIC program connects low-income families with affordable, fresh and locally-grown food at farmers’ markets in their communities. Not only does this program help New Yorkers to eat better and healthier, it also expands the customer base for our local farmers and promotes New York-grown products.” Read more…
State Announces Construction Underway on Supportive Housing in the Bronx
Homeless Housing Program Funds Support Barrier Free Living Project - The State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) today announced that ground has been broken on a project that will create 120 units of permanent supportive housing in the Bronx for chronically homeless domestic violence victims with physical disabilities and their families. Construction of the Barrier Free Living Apartments is being supported with $7 million from the State’s Homeless Housing and Assistance Program (HHAP).
Barrier Free Living Inc., a New York City-based organization which assists people with disabilities, including those who are victims of domestic violence, held the groundbreaking today along with other partners in the $42 million project. Last year, HHAP selected this project to receive $7 million in funding. Read more…
Governor Cuomo Announces Summer Jobs Program Will Put More Than 18,000 Teens to Work
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that more than 18,000 teens will have jobs this summer through New York State’s Summer Youth Employment Program.
The State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) has distributed $25 million in funding to all 57 counties and New York City to help bring youth into the workforce, acquire skills that can help them improve in school, and propel them to greater educational and career achievements.
“The Summer Youth Employment Program offers a great opportunity for employment to teenagers and young adults in underserved communities across New York State,” said Governor Cuomo. “Introducing youth to their first job means they will gain valuable skills and experience that can help them achieve success in the future.” Read more…