Karen Yee
WNYC reporter who reports on SNAP, local grocers, and food insecurity in New York City and provided on-the-ground interviews for this episode.
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Oct 30, 2025 • 10min
Evening Roundup: What SNAP Cuts Could Mean for New Yorkers
Joe Hong, a WNYC reporter covering food prices and supply-chain issues, teams up with Karen Yee, who focuses on SNAP and food insecurity in NYC. They delve into the potential fallout from SNAP cuts, explaining how new work requirements could lead to loss of benefits for many. With grocers heavily relying on SNAP sales, they express concerns over possible layoffs and inventory shifts. The conversation highlights rising food prices in low-income neighborhoods, emphasizing the increasing reliance on SNAP and the looming economic ripple effects.
Oct 29, 2025 • 3min
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
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.
