Get money for your family with the Empire State Child Credit — Act now for up to $1,000 per Child. Check your eligibility by visiting on.ny.gov/childcredit

Governor Kathy Hochul announced that work has started at Harbor House at the YWCA, a $50.6 million supportive housing development in Schenectady’s Stockade Historic District. The development will rehabilitate the historic YWCA building to preserve 42 homes and add a new,

Protect your benefits from theft by freezing your card! SNAP and Public Assistance recipients can quickly and easily freeze their EBT card using the ebtEDGE mobile app. Learn more about EBT scams: otda.ny.gov/EBTscam

Celebrating the groundbreaking for the YWCA NorthEastern NY Harbor House project's 96 new and restored units of supportive housing. Learn more: governor.ny.gov/news/governor-…

The new SNAP work requirements risk pushing more people into food insecurity. I'm reminding New Yorkers to keep an eye out for communications from state or local SNAP officials and to contact their local social services office for assistance. brooklyn.news12.com/new-snap-work-…

Get money for your family with the Empire State Child Credit — Act now for up to $1,000 per Child. Check your eligibility by visiting on.ny.gov/childcredit

New York families can receive up to $1,000 per child thanks to New York's recently expanded Empire State Child Credit. There is no income requirement to receive the credit and it won't impact your benefits. Check your eligibility by visiting on.ny.gov/childcredit

Yesterday, OTDA Commissioner Barbara C. Guinn visited the historic Henry Street Settlement Settlement to discuss Governor Kathy Hochul's affordability agenda and FY2027 Executive Budget proposals, supporting families and children in New York State.

SNAP ABAWD work rules changed on March 1, 2026, for all counties in New York State. Visit our website to review the updated eligibility information: otda.ny.gov/abawd

Income tax filing season is here! You may qualify for up to $1,000 per child with the Empire State Child Credit. File your income tax return now to claim the credit. Returns are due April 15, 2026. Check your eligibility by visiting on.ny.gov/childcredit

“Baez Place represents exactly the kind of bold investment we need to make New York more affordable and more livable,” @govkathyhochul said. Learn more: on.ny.gov/3PxAxAg NYS OTDA

Yesterday, Governor Kathy Hochul announced the completion of Baez Place, an $86 million affordable and supportive housing development in the Claremont neighborhood of the Bronx that delivers 154 high-quality apartments. Press Release: governor.ny.gov/news/governor-…

New York families can receive up to $1,000 per child thanks to New York's recently expanded Empire State Child Credit. There is no income requirement to receive the credit and it won't impact your benefits. Deadline to claim the credit is April 15. Visit on.ny.gov/childcredit

New York families can receive up to $1,000 per child thanks to New York's recently expanded Empire State Child Credit. There is no income requirement to receive the credit and it won't impact your benefits. To learn more, visit otda.ny.gov/ChildCredit

Ribbon cutting ceremony for Baez Place, which delivers 154 high-quality affordable and supportive apartments to the Claremont neighborhood of the Bronx. Learn more: governor.ny.gov/news/governor-…

The grants—awarded through a competitive process by OTDA's Homeless Housing and Assistance Program (HHAP)—are an important component of Governor Hochul's $25 billion comprehensive Housing Plan. Learn more: otda.ny.gov/news/2026/2026…

If you receive or have applied for SNAP, Public Assistance, or SSI from New York State, OTDA wants to hear your feedback. New Yorkers are invited to fill out a brief, anonymous survey by December 31, 2026. Scan the code or visit: events.ny.gov/survey

Get money for your family with the Empire State Child Credit — Act now for up to $1,000 per Child. The deadline to claim the credit is April 15, 2026. Check your eligibility by visiting on.ny.gov/childcredit

OTDA joined with Empire Justice Center and Rochester area elected officials to highlight the State's recently expanded child tax credit and remind those eligible that there is still time to get free income tax assistance in Rochester and Monroe County. otda.ny.gov/programs/empir…