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Dec To Host Inclusive, Family-Friendly Birding Event At Braddock Bay Park

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and partners are holding an inclusive, family-friendly birding event on April 13 at Braddock Bay Park, Rochester, Monroe County. People of all ages, abilities, and experiences with birding are welcome at this event. Some adaptive equipment will be on-hand for use.

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New York Department Of State’s Division Of Consumer Protection Provides Tips For Consumers Planning Spring And Summer Travel

For this week’s “Tuesday’s Tips,” the New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection is providing tips to consumers planning for spring and summer travel. As New Yorkers begin traveling again, consumers should be informed of their rights, shop smartly to safeguard their hard-earned money and stay vigilant to protect themselves from scams.

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US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand

Gillibrand, Marshall Reintroduce Legislation To Modernize Wic Program, Allow Participants To Receive Benefits Remotely

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Roger Marshall (R-KS) introduced the bipartisan More Options to Develop and Enhance Remote Nutrition in WIC Act (MODERN WIC). The bill would make WIC benefits more accessible to low-income families by allowing them to certify and recertify for WIC services remotely. When the pandemic-era waivers expire, under current law, WIC participants will have to get certified for, pick up, and reload benefits in person at a WIC office.

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US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand

Gillibrand Secures Commitment From Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin To Expand Basic Needs Allowance Eligibility For Military Families

After meeting with military families facing food insecurity last year, Senator Gillibrand called on the Department of Defense (DoD) to reassess eligibility calculations for the Basic Needs Allowance (BNA) and to accelerate the implementation of the expansion of eligibility for the BNA program to service members earning up to 150% of the federal poverty line, up from the current 130%. Today, she secured a commitment from Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to expand eligibility up to six months early. This expansion will help ensure that service members have the necessary income to afford basic household items and keep food on the table.

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