New York declares 'state of emergency' as state and local officials scramble to assist residents set to lose benefits.
New York declares a ‘state of emergency’ as state and local officials scramble to assist residents set to lose benefits.
By Brian Osgood
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Millions of people in the United States who rely on nutrition assistance programmes are facing uncertainty, as food aid is set to lapse on Saturday amid the ongoing government shutdown.
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