A lawsuit filed against the Trump administration by a coalition of attorneys general, including Michigan’s Dana Nessel, alleges that personal data mined from federal agencies could be used illegally to build a surveillance state unlike the nation has ever seen – putting recipients for things like food assistance at risk if they are being targeted

AG James said she fears the personal info demanded by the White House will be used by immigration enforcement to target recipients.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A war of words has broken out between Western New York congressional representatives from opposite parties regarding reforms to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) approved as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill in the republican controlled congress.

New York Attorney General Letitia James, along with the Attorneys General of California and Michigan, have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration to protect the private information of

Felician Community Services reports triple the need, while local lawmakers and organizations debate the real life impact of federal policy changes.

The One Big Beautiful Bill, signed into law on July 4th, cuts taxes for the wealthiest Americans and could cost New York $14 billion in healthcare dollars, disproportionately affecting Asian American communities in the state.

The Trump administration's demand that states turn over personal SNAP recipient data prompted a lawsuit from Democrat, who say it's a front to track down and deport illegal immigrants.

New York Giants center John Michael Schmitz, who has all new quarterbacks behind him, has struggled with the snap exchange early in training camp.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Congressman Tim Kennedy on Tuesday called for the cancellation of SNAP cuts he said is in the H.R.1, also known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” Kennedy said in his district, over 139,000 people receive SNAP benefits, including over 49,000 children, almost 20,000 seniors and 12,000 people who are disabled.

Dems say it will harm the poor, GOP lawmakers say it harms no one and restores accountability to welfare program.