Human Services is the topic of today's legislative budget hearing in Albany ~ Watch Live

Thomas F. O'Mara

February 4, 2015

Budget

The Legislature's fiscal committees began a series of public hearings this week on Governor Andrew Cuomo's 2015-2016 proposed New York State budget.

The hearings will continue weekly until the end of February.

Today's Topic: Human Services, beginning at 9:30 a.m.

Watch today's hearing live HERE.

See the full hearings schedule HERE.

Find more comprehensive, detailed budget information and updates HERE.

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