Federal Government Shutdown

The federally-funded Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) remains delayed until further notice as New York awaits funding from the federal government. Households lacking resources that can't afford a fuel delivery or are facing a utility shutoff can apply for Emergency Assistance through their local department of social services.

New York State has completed issuing full November SNAP benefits using federal funds. December SNAP benefits will be issued on a regular schedule without delay. The recently enacted federal spending bill also fully funds SNAP through the end of the federal fiscal year 2026.

Last updated: November 14, 2025, 3:40 PM

Public Meetings

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

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Upcoming Public Meetings

  • November 25, 2025, 10:30 a.m.: Child Poverty Reduction Advisory Council (CPRAC) Meeting
  • December 3, 2025, 1:30 p.m.: Homeless Housing and Assistance Corporation (HHAC)

    An open meeting of the Homeless Housing and Assistance Corporation (HHAC) will be held at 1:30 p.m. on December 3, 2025, at the Media Services Center, South Concourse, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12223.

    HHAC is a public benefit corporation authorized to administer the Homeless Housing and Assistance Program (HHAP). The purpose of this program is to expand and improve the supply of housing and services for homeless persons within the State of New York. HHAC provides financial assistance to non-profit organizations and their wholly owned subsidiaries, public corporations and municipalities for this purpose.

    The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) will provide a webcast of this meeting in real time on December 3, 2025.

  • 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

Request a Copy of a Webcast

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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