Posted on July 11, 2016 by Associated Press in New York Daily News New York Daily News, By Associated Press As many as 750,000 families in New York State are now eligible for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program following a change in the program’s rules. Gov. Cuomo announced that beginning July 1, families of three whose total monthly income is $2,512 or less will be able to receive benefits from SNAP, formerly known as food stamps.