"2018 was a record setting year for water main breaks, but this year in anticipation of the cold weather, we don't want a repeat of what happened in 2018 so we're going to be preemptive," Hicks said.

The bill would exclude "soft drinks, candy, ice cream and prepared desserts" from being purchased using SNAP benefits.

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SNAP’s 2025 income limits adapt to household size and regional costs, increasing access to vital food support. Adjustments reflect federal poverty levels and local needs.

The new administration wants to slash aid for health, food and housing, but many of those programs now reach the struggling working class he is courting.

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Power generators have boosted output from high-polluting coal and oil-fired power stations this year to help battle an extended cold snap enveloping much of the country.

This week’s frigid weather has many New York City residents shivering, scurrying into cozy spots and feeling sapped.

Rollins said that it's "imperative to us that every taxpayer dollar that is spent in support of these programs ... is reaching its intended recipient, that that recipient is able to use it effectively ...