government shutdown
President Donald Trump signed a government funding bill Wednesday night, ending a record 43-day shutdown that caused financial stress for federal workers who went without paychecks, stranded scores of travelers at airports and generated long lines at some food banks. The shutdown magnified partisan divisions in Washington as Trump took unprecedented unilateral actions — including canceling […]
Concerns are mounting over the impact of the ongoing federal government shutdown on the Home Energy Assistance Program, which aids individuals in paying their home heating bills during winter. RG&E and NYSEG announced Monday a partnership with the New York State Department of Public Service to support customers by temporarily pausing the delay for HEAP […]
A bipartisan Senate deal to end the longest U.S. government shutdown advanced with a 60–40 vote. The bill funds the government through Jan. 30 and extends SNAP funding through Sept. 2026. It still needs House approval to fully reopen the government and resume federal operations. Senators take first step toward reopening the government after historic […]
The government shutdown is now causing significant disruptions to air travel. The FAA says it will cut flights at some airports starting Friday. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says this is about seeing where delays are and working to relieve that pressure. Flight data shows there were nearly 4,000 domestic and international delays yesterday along with […]
As the federal government shutdown threatens to halt food assistance benefits starting Nov. 1, Upstate New York businessman and philanthropist Jeff Knauss has launched a community relief fund to help affected families. Knauss and his family donated $10,000 to kickstart the effort, which will provide up to $150 in Wegmans gift cards to households in […]
About 42 million Americans may lose SNAP (food stamp) benefits in November due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. The USDA says funds will run out in two weeks, with a $2 billion shortfall. The Trump administration hasn’t committed to covering the gap, unlike with the WIC program, which got emergency funding. Blame is being […]
As the federal government shutdown enters its second week, air travelers are facing longer waits and mounting delays. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed an increase in sick calls among unpaid air traffic controllers, threatening the reliability of flight operations nationwide. TSA officers, also unpaid, continue screening 2.5 million passengers daily but warn of worsening delays. […]
The government shutdown is leaving many federal services on pause. Tens of thousands of the over 115,000 federal employees in New York State are out of work, Gov. Kathy Hochul says, while essential employees like air traffic controllers are working unpaid. So, what federal services will and won’t be impacted in the Rochester area? WHEC -TV […]
Top lawmakers will meet with President Trump Monday to try to avoid a government shutdown, but both sides remain firmly divided. Democrats are demanding health care extensions, while Republicans push a short-term funding bill. With a shutdown looming Tuesday night, Trump says he expects it to happen. Government shutdown draws closer as congressional leaders head […]
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