Calls Needed to Congress to Prevent Default on the Nation’s Debt

Make 1 call right away!  Call the US Capitol switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and ask to be connected to your House of Representatives member* . The Issue: The US government must borrow to pay its authorized bills. Periodically, Congress needs to authorize an increase in...

SNAP Farmers’ Market benefit doubles its purchasing power

Starting April 15, 2023, NYS expanded benefits for people using SNAP benefits at farmers’ markets. The FreshConnect Fresh2You initiative will help consumers that lost some of their SNAP benefits due to the reductions to the SNAP program by increasing their...

Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations (4/25/23)

The CDC finalized new recommendations for COVID-19 vaccines. People ages 65 and older who received an updated bivalent dose at least 4 months ago are eligible for another bivalent booster dose. People who are immunocompromised are eligible for additional bivalent...