Families of developmentally disabled implore Gov. Hochul to put more in budget for staffing
HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. -- Families of New York's most vulnerable have issued a plea to Gov. Kathy Hochul. They say her budget does not raise staff pay eno...
HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. -- Families of New York's most vulnerable have issued a plea to Gov. Kathy Hochul. They say her budget does not raise staff pay enough to care for state residents with developmental disabilities. They say years of defunding is causing a staffing crisis. Noah Probert, a 35-year-old with cerebral palsy, wants to live independently, but can't find a supportive group home that has enough staff. "We need help, more staff. We need more money. It's important for people to live a life on their own," said Probert, of Wantagh.