Here's which utilities offer extreme heat protections in New York state and when they'll pause electric service terminations.

Here's what to know. Through the newly signed legislation, the New York State Department of Health will provide information and instructions about HEAP enrollment to all eligible EPIC applicants ...

Drastic cutbacks coupled with skyrocketing utility costs put seniors and other vulnerable households at greater risk for ...

Denise Nelson, 56, of Buffalo, pleaded guilty to third-degree attempted grand larceny. She faces up to four years in prison ...

The Trump administration’s latest round of cuts includes the entire staff of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program ...

A former Erie County Department of Social Services employee has admitted to stealing nearly $5,000 in public assistance funds, using her position to divert heating benefits intended for low-income ...

A Buffalo woman pleaded guilty Wednesday after she allegedly stole almost $5,000 in HEAP benefits while working with the county’s Department of Social Services, according to the New York State ...

A former Erie County Department of Social Services employee was recently caught using her position to fraudulently divert public assistance funds for personal gain, according to State Welfare ...