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Governor Announces Confirmation of Three Cabinet Members

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the confirmation of three members of her cabinet.

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The 50th Anniversary of the Willowbrook Consent Decree

Governor Hochul celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the Willowbrook Consent Decree.

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People First News, June 2025

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Reminder: Statewide Family Support Services (FSS) Public Meeting ...

June 5, 2025

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Governor Hochul Announces $45.9 Million Available for Supportive ...

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the availability of $45.9 million through the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative, a program that funds supportive services to help...

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New Report Highlights OPWDD's Work With Georgetown Toward an Equi...

June 2, 2025

11:30 AM EDT

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Governor Hochul Announces Confirmation of Three Cabinet Members

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the confirmation of three members of her cabinet.

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SPECIAL EPISODE of Accessing Life: The Evolution of Inclusion, Re...

May 29, 2025

12:44 PM EDT

Learn more about SPECIAL EPISODE of Accessing Life: The Evolution of Inclusion, Remembering the Lessons that Willowbrook Taught Us

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Clear Language Executive Summary: Survey Results and Recommendati...

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Survey Results and Recommendation Full Report From Regional Provi...

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Governor Announces Confirmation of Three Cabinet Members

The 50th Anniversary of the Willowbrook Consent Decree