Federal Government Shutdown

Due to the ongoing federal government shutdown and the lack of federal funding, November SNAP benefits have been delayed, and the start of applications for the Home Energy Assistance Program has been delayed until further notice. The Public Assistance program is not affected at this time. For more information, visit: otda.ny.gov/shutdown-resources

Call your member of Congress now to let them know how these cuts would impact you, your family, and your community.

Last updated: October 31, 2025, 10:14 AM

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OTDA provides live webcasts of the agency's public meetings.

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Upcoming Public Meetings

  • November 6, 2025, 1:00 p.m.: HEAP Block Grant Advisory Council (BGAC)

    An open meeting of the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) Block Grant Advisory Council will be hosted via WebEx at 1:00pm on Thursday, November 6, 2025.

    The New York State HEAP Block Grant Advisory Council is consulted in the development of the HEAP State Plan and in the coordination of energy-related programs. The HEAP Block Grant Advisory Council is composed of representatives from state and local government, energy suppliers, and low-income advocates.

    The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance will provide a WebEx of this meeting in real time on November 6, 2025.

  • December 3, 2025, 1:30 p.m.: Homeless Housing and Assistance Corporation (HHAC)
  • February 4, 2026, 1:30 p.m.: Homeless Housing and Assistance Corporation (HHAC) Board Meeting
  • February 5, 2026, 1:00 p.m.: HEAP Block Grant Advisory Council (BGAC)
  • April 1, 2026, 1:30 p.m.: Homeless Housing and Assistance Corporation (HHAC) Board Meeting
  • May 7, 2026, 1:00 p.m.: HEAP Block Grant Advisory Council (BGAC)
  • June 3, 2026, 1:30 p.m.: Homeless Housing and Assistance Corporation (HHAC) Board Meeting
  • August 5, 2026, 1:30 p.m.: Homeless Housing and Assistance Corporation (HHAC) Board Meeting
  • August 6, 2026, 1:00 p.m.: HEAP Block Grant Advisory Council (BGAC)
  • October 7, 2026, 1:30 p.m.: Homeless Housing and Assistance Corporation (HHAC) Board Meeting
  • November 5, 2026, 1:00 p.m.: HEAP Block Grant Advisory Council (BGAC)
  • December 2, 2026, 1:30 p.m.: Homeless Housing and Assistance Corporation (HHAC) Board Meeting

Archived Webcasts

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You may request a CD-ROM copy of OTDA’s public meetings, free of charge, in writing either by mail, fax or emailing:

Records Access Officer
New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance
40 North Pearl, 16th floor
Albany, NY 12243
FAX: 518-486-6935
Email: nyspio@otda.ny.gov

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