# Some New Yorkers Could Lose SNAP Benefits Next Week. Nearly Half Are Young People.

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Podcast: [NYC NOW](https://stenobird.com/podcast/nyc-now-6286818)
Published: 2026-05-27T19:58:20+00:00
Episode link: https://wnyc.org/browse/shows/nyc-now
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## Resource

New federal SNAP work requirements are now affecting thousands of New Yorkers, including veterans, older adults, young people, and parents who were previously exempt. With the June 1 deadline approaching, reporter Karen Yi joins us to explain why the city is urgently knocking on doors across the five boroughs to keep people from losing food assistance. Photo: Karen Yi/ Gothamist : People wait in line at a food pantry. Got any questions, comments or story ideas? Send us a message at NYCNow@WNYC.org Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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