NYC NOW Morning Headlines: James Sues Trump Administration Over SNAP Benefits, NYC May Require Graphic Gun Warnings, and Report Finds Bronx Outpacing Rest of City in Affordable Housing Construction
Oct 29, 2025
Karen Yee, a WNYC reporter, shares insights on Attorney General Letitia James' lawsuit against the Trump administration aimed at preserving SNAP benefits amid the federal shutdown. She discusses the local impacts of this battle and its significance for New Yorkers. The conversation also explores a proposed bill for graphic warning labels in gun shops to raise awareness about the risks of gun ownership. Additionally, a striking report reveals that two districts in the Bronx have outperformed nearly 30 others in affordable housing construction since 2014.
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Prepare For SNAP Payment Disruptions
- Do expect increased demand at food pantries if SNAP payments stop next month.
- Prepare by coordinating supplies and outreach to vulnerable families in your community.
Legal Push Against SNAP Cutoffs
- The USDA will stop SNAP payments during the shutdown and won't use contingency funds.
- Letitia James and 24 states are suing to force the administration to continue payments.
Graphic Gun Warnings Proposed
- A proposed NYC law would require graphic warning labels in gun shops showing suicide and accidental death risks.
- If passed and signed, it would be the first law of its kind in the U.S.