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- 1New York House Democrats seek delay of state SNAP cost share▼Exclusive: N.Y. House Democrats push for delay of state SNAP cost share
House Democrats representing New York are pushing for a delay to the state's required cost share for SNAP, the federal food assistance program. The exclusive report by Spectrum News NY1 says the lawmakers want the state's new financial obligation postponed. No further details on their reasoning or prospects were available, and reaction from state officials has not been reported.
- 2Brooklyn Democratic chair withdraws from party leadership race▼NY1 Exclusive: Brooklyn Dem chair backs out of party race
The chair of the Brooklyn Democratic Party has backed out of a contest for a party position, according to an exclusive report by Spectrum News NY1. The withdrawal shakes up the race for control of the party organization in New York's most populous borough, though further details about the candidate's reasons or the contest's stakes were not included in the report.
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Candidates for New York State comptroller are set to debate on NY1, the Spectrum News channel covering New York City politics. The face-off gives voters a direct comparison of the contenders for the office responsible for auditing state agencies and overseeing the public pension fund. Details about the date, format, and which candidates will participate were not included in initial coverage.