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With the fact that hot temperatures are blowing into Western New York, local officials have opened 12 locations to help people stay cool.

Officials are worried that the program is not being used as efficiently as it could be.

Officials have been investigating different ways to improve SNAP usage around the country

In fact, the Empire State spends more than several other states combined

New York State spends millions in taxpayer money every month to support its residents, who's taking the largest chunk?

The colder weather is on the way and if you don't have enough cash to make it thru winter, the state maybe able to help

If you're eligible, the Empire State will pay for your heating or ac equipment to be maintained.

With the warm temperatures blowing into Western New York, local officials have opened 12 locations to help people stay cool.

The Empire State has a program to help people keep their homes cool this summer

The public benefit program designed to help low-to-moderate-income Americans pay their heating and cooling costs is getting a considerable boost of cash this heating from state lawmakers in Albany.

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program helps thousands of New Yorkers stay warm in the winter, but some areas use it more than others

Additional funding has been added to this popular state program