Federal Government Shutdown

The federally-funded Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) remains delayed until further notice as New York awaits funding from the federal government. Households lacking resources that can't afford a fuel delivery or are facing a utility shutoff can apply for Emergency Assistance through their local department of social services.

New York State has completed issuing full November SNAP benefits using federal funds. December SNAP benefits will be issued on a regular schedule without delay. The recently enacted federal spending bill also fully funds SNAP through the end of the federal fiscal year 2026.

Last updated: November 14, 2025, 3:40 PM

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Human Trafficking Awareness Campaign: Know the #TruthAboutTrafficking

Human traffickers prey on vulnerability

The Interagency Task Force on Human Trafficking is sharing a series of graphics aimed at correcting these misconceptions, along with information about how to report trafficking cases. The Task Force has designed seven unique graphics to share on social media, with each including a quote about human trafficking that is either false or misleading. Underneath each quote is a fact that corrects the misconception and provides the contact information for victims to get help and for the public or service providers to report trafficking.

Please help spread this message by sharing these graphics on social media with the hashtag, #TruthAboutTrafficking.

Click on the images or links below to download full-size versions.