Opposition Emerging to Cuomo's Plan to Cut Funding

Scary times here in New York State. If you haven't been seeing as many updates on the blog, it's because all efforts are focusing on Advocacy. If you are a provider in NYS, hope you are contacting your local legislators and letting them know how these proposed cut will impact our loved one or the people you support.

ALBANY — A plan by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo to cut $120 million in financing for nonprofit organizations that serve people with developmental disabilities is emerging as a flash point in this year’s budget negotiations.

The Democratic majority in the State Assembly and the coalition that controls the State Senate are both planning to propose restoring the full amount of money that the governor is seeking to cut, officials said on Thursday.