As of Monday, the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is open for applications. Because of the federal government shutdown, the application period had been delayed. Income-eligible families could ...

While government-funded programs continue to pick up the pieces from the 43-day government shutdown, regional leaders gathered Nov. 25 to point Binghamton-area residents to relief while they await ...

The rising cost of energy is a significant concern for many families in New York, especially during the winter months when temperatures plummet. To alleviate this burden, the state offers the Home ...

On Oct. 31, Dutchess Dutchess County leaders announced a $1.5 million commitment to assist local food pantries during SNAP funding freeze. Here, learn where the funding went to help local families in ...

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Monday that New Yorkers can now apply for heating assistance through the Home Energy Assistance Program to help defray the high cost of heating their homes during the ...