‘SNAP’-ping to it: NYC finally resolves public benefits backlog six months after court order

Sign up for our amNewYork email newsletter to get news, updates, and local insights delivered straight to your inbox! The city has eliminated its lengthy backlog of applicants seeking SNAP and cash assistance, the Department of Social Services (DSS) announced Monday. According to DSS, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and cash assistance program peaked…