Sen. Fahy, AM Rivera Call for Increase in State Aid for Refugee Resettlement as Federal Response Fails
ALBANY, NY (Mar. 4) – State Senator Patricia Fahy (D—Albany) and Assemblymember Jon D. Rivera (D—Buffalo) today announced their joint effort to secure increased funding for the New York State Enhanced Services to Refugees Program (NYSESRP) in this year’s State Budget.
The lawmakers are advocating for a $15 million investment in the FY2026-27 state budget to ensure refugees across New York continue receiving critical support services amid significant federal program cuts. Last year, NYSESRP received $13.5 million in funding from New York State.
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