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Joel Berg: How Trump's food stamp cuts could tighten belts in NYC
Recent shifts in national policy and bold local proposals have put hunger relief at a crossroads. President Donald Trump's newly passed bill slashes billions of dollars from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — once known as food stamps. Meanwhile, Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is pushing a radically different vision: opening city-funded grocery stores in all five boroughs.
Joel Berg, CEO of Hunger Free America, joined NY1's Errol Louis to break down the implications of these changes. What will Trump's cuts mean for New Yorkers when they go into effect in 2027? Can…
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