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Funding Crisis Hits New York's Rape Crisis Centers | Albany News
New York’s rape crisis centers are in crisis as state funding evaporates under a flood of applications — over $600 million requested, but only $126 million available. Long-standing providers face potential shutdowns as a competitive bidding process, fueled by federal uncertainty and soaring demand, leaves them scrambling. Lawmakers demand Governor Hochul step in to bridge the gap and overhaul the funding model, arguing the current system ignores community needs and creates destabilizing uncertainty. Advocates push for a hybrid approach: guaranteed core funding plus room for innovation — to…
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