welfare

In a state known for its support programs, the numbers tell a story of struggle. Millions are still counting on aid to make ends meet.

Officials are worried that the program is not being used as efficiently as it could be.

Officials have been investigating different ways to improve SNAP usage around the country

These counties in New York had the most SNAP recipients.

New York State spends millions in taxpayer money every month to support its residents, who's taking the largest chunk?

A corner store in South Buffalo has been charged in connection to EBT card fraud.

For today's Talk at 2 inside the 2 to 6 Takeover, Buffalo weighed in on this question: should people who get government assistance be subject to drug tests? Listen to the conversation and vote!

It's a new year so of course we have new BIG DUMMIES ! According to FOX news Tracy Browning, a 38-year-old Louisville woman, was jailed after she allegedly tried to purchase several iPads with a food stamp card, then fled to another location where she tried to make the same transaction...

Georgia Governor Nathan Deal is getting behind a plan to require parents to be drug tested before receiving welfare.

I recently read an article about how Florida and Kentucky are requiring anyone who files for welfare benefits to pass a drug test.  This got me thinking, should New York State do the same? Taxes on the working class in New York State are among the highest in the nation.  By eliminati...