Mamdani Brokers Deal with President Trump to Extend SNAP Benefits

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani and President Donald Trump agreed to a 90-day extension for small businesses to continue getting SNAP benefits, the mayor announced Friday afternoon.

The deal gives these stores more time to adhere to new requirements originally expected to take effect on Nov. 4.

The new rule will force bodegas and corner stores to have “seven varieties of items across four categories of staple foods,” including protein, dairy, grains, and fruits and vegetables.

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