New York announces $33 million for mental health services. Here's how it will be used

Gov. Hochul secures funding for New Yorkers struggling with mental illness and involved in the criminal justice system. Read More

Critics furious over Hochul, Heastie plan to crack down on NY’s $8 billion home care Medicaid program: ‘Recipe for corruption’

Critics are furious about Gov. Kathy Hochul and state Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie's new plan to crack down on New York's allegedly fraud-ridden $8 billion Medicaid homecare program. Read More

Popular home care Medicaid program faces cuts as Hochul decries fraud

Gov. Kathy Hochul has said a significant overhaul of an expensive Medicaid program for people with long-term medical needs is a top priority. Read More

Hochul: $33 million allocated to mental health in the state budget to expand services for felons

The effort includes $33 million in the state budget to expand mental health services and mental provide the access and support needed for recovery. Read More

Medicaid bumps and home care cuts: everything to know about the state health budget

The health budget reverses most of Hochul’s proposed $1.2 billion cuts to the Medicaid program, restoring $800 million for hospitals and nursing homes. Hospitals will get $525 million in Medicaid ... Read More

Gov. Hochul announces $33M to expand mental health services within criminal justice system

Governor Kathy Hochul said the investment seeks to give those in the criminal justice system more support and resources to help them return to society faster. Read More

Amid budget talks, Hochul and legislators play the Albany version of 'Deal or No Deal'

The budget agreement, Hochul said, includes proposals intended to encourage construction of new housing, crack down on illegal cannabis stores and address the migrant crisis in New York City. Read More