Karen Yi
Articles by Karen Yi
Karen Yi covers homelessness and poverty. She joined the WNYC and Gothamist newsroom in 2020. Before that, Karen covered Newark for the Star-Ledger and spent almost a decade working for newspapers in New Jersey and Florida. She grew up in Miami and has a dog named Cashew. Got a tip? Email [email protected] or Signal 917-589-1460.
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The city’s organizations have lost millions in pounds of food, staff and programs, according to a new report.
The lawsuit says the U.S. Department of Agriculture is unlawfully asking states to strip benefits from lawful permanent residents.
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New York City could lose at least $109 million to house formerly homeless New Yorkers.
Gothamist readers shared how they’re getting by amid SNAP cuts and rising costs.
SNAP recipients say they are still feeling the consequences of a benefits break that shattered their trust in the program.
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Some grocers say sales dropped 25%.
The attorneys general of New York and New Jersey said benefits were continuing for recipients despite the ongoing legal fight.
A late night Friday decision by the Supreme Court has created further confusion
New Jersey officials began releasing food assistance payments Friday morning
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