NY advocates warn USDA move will worsen hunger crisis
Leila Ahmed
Leila Ahmed
Reporter · Syracuse, NY
A graduate of the University at Buffalo, Leila has spent five years in journalism, previously working at a community-focused news outlet in Rochester, NY. She specializes in uncovering the diverse voices and cultural richness of Syracuse’s neighborhoods, bringing their stories to light.
More from Leila →Reporter · Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 11:30 AM · 1 min read
A new USDA proposal to eliminate broad-based categorical eligibility threatens to reduce SNAP benefits for thousands of New York families and disrupt related nutrition programs for children.