Health and Human Services cuts will hurt thousands of NYers
Last week, the Department of Health and Human Services abruptly slashed 10,000 jobs and billions in grant funds serving vulnerable Americans, many right here in New York. States were notified that $12 billion in federal grants were being terminated with only hours’ notice. These funds support critical, lifesaving services — efforts to prevent and contain infectious diseases like bird flu and measles, the 988 crisis hotline for those facing mental health difficulties or substance abuse, and programs to address mental health crises.