New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance

06/13/2026

Protect your Summer EBT benefits BEFORE you get them. Existing Summer EBT cardholders should change their PIN number as soon as possible to protect their benefits from theft.

You can update your PIN by phone, the online portal, or mobile app. For instructions, visit: otda.ny.gov/pin-reset

06/12/2026

06/11/2026

Today, Governor Kathy Hochul announced the official opening of Freedom Village, a $54 million affordable housing development on Manhattan's Lower East Side. The new 13-story building provides 74 state-of-the-art apartments for survivors of domestic violence and older adults struggling with homelessness, along with on-site services and accessibility features designed to help all residents live independently.

OTDA Commissioner Barbara C. Guinn said, “The completion of Freedom Village provides survivors of domestic violence and frail elderly adults who have experienced homelessness with critically-needed safe, fully accessible apartments with direct access to essential support services they need to remain housed and live safely. We are grateful to Barrier Free Living and all our partners on this vital project and to Governor Hochul for making landmark investments to expand permanent supportive housing options across New York State and for her steadfast support and compassion for New Yorkers impacted by domestic violence.”

Ready the full press release:
https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-completion-54-million-supportive-housing-development-manhattans

Special thanks to:
New York State Homes & Community Renewal
NYS Office of the Chief Disability Officer - OCDO
New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence
Barrier Free Living

Governor Hochul announced the official opening of Freedom Village, a $54 million affordable housing development on Manhattan's Lower East Side.

06/11/2026

The World Cup kicks off today. Human trafficking can be hidden in plain sight. Learn the signs, trust your instincts, and share this message. If you suspect human trafficking, call the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888 or text HELP to 233733

06/10/2026

06/10/2026

If you receive or have applied for SNAP, Public Assistance, or SSI from New York State, OTDA wants to hear your feedback. New Yorkers are invited to fill out a brief, anonymous survey today.

Scan the code or visit: events.ny.gov/survey

06/09/2026

New York's Summer EBT program is back. This $120 grocery benefit supports eligible school-age children and helps families in NYS afford groceries during the summer.

Most families are automatically eligible, but some may need to apply. Learn more: otda.ny.gov/summerebt

06/05/2026

Today, OTDA announced $6.1 million has been awarded to six projects that will rehabilitate and preserve 56 units, consisting of 184 beds, of emergency, transitional, and permanent supportive housing in Albany, Niagara, and Suffolk counties for individuals and families that have experienced homelessness.

“The combination of affordable housing and supportive services is the most effective tool we have in addressing chronic homelessness while ensuring all New Yorkers have an opportunity to live independently and thrive,” OTDA Commissioner Barbara C. Guinn said. “Under Governor Kathy Hochul's leadership, New York State continues to make landmark investments to expand and preserve the supply of permanent supportive housing options across the state, recognizing that stable housing is the foundation for healthier lives and stronger communities.”

Learn more about the project by visiting: https://otda.ny.gov/news/2026/2026-06-05.asp

Special thanks to:
- Community Housing Innovations, Inc.
- YWCA of the Niagara Frontier
- Equinox, Inc.

06/05/2026

OTDA Commissioner Barbara C. Guinn, Deputy Commissioner Jessica Ryan, and staff from across the agency took part this week in the NY Fraud Inv Assc 41st Annual Training Conference in Binghamton.

The three-day conference brought together professionals from across New York State for specialized training, networking, and collaboration. The Annual Training Conference offers hands-on workshops, presentations from industry experts, and opportunities to share best practices in the prevention and detection of welfare fraud.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services