While Governor Paterson’s proposed budget is a good first step to correcting the severe financial crisis facing NYS.  However, his proposal to stop funding supportive housing for families will burden the state’s emergency services which are proven to be far more costly per person than permanent supportive housing which has been effective in reducing homelessness across the state.

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