Assemblymember Dennis H. Gabryzak (D-Cheektowaga), Assemblymember Michael P. Kearns (D-Buffalo) and advocates from the disabilities community in Western New York announced Saturday that the New York State Assembly plans to restore $120 million in funding for the Office of People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) in their budget. Senators Mark Grisanti (R-North Buffalo) and Tim Kennedy (D-Buffalo) joined the Assembly members and advocates to make it clear that both houses of the State Legislature want these cuts kept out of the final negotiated budget.
Tuesday, March 12, 2013 - 11:27am