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New York rule change makes thousands of migrants eligible for cash payments

Feb 19, 2024 | 11:10am
The state of New York has been providing cash assistance to thousands of migrants who typically wouldn’t qualify under eligibility rules for the state’s welfare program. New York’s Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul’s administration quietly changed the “Safety Net Assistance” program rules in May. The change allows non-citizen asylum seekers with pending applications to receive benefits, […]