New York

What Are the Budget Issues Facing New York?

In 2009, New York faces a $6.4 billion budget gap representing 11.7% of the general fund. In 2010, New York is looking at an even greater $13.7 billion shortfall, 24.3% of the general fund.

What the Federal Stimulus Proposal Will Mean for Children in New York

The economic stimulus recently passed by the United States Congress and signed into law by the Obama Administration will provide significant investment in the health, education, and safety of America’s children over the next two years. It also provides significant support to their parents and grandparents. Highlights include:

• $12,650,000,000 in relief for New York’s Medicaid costs. Medicaid provides health care coverage for low-income children and seniors.
• $2,468,600,000 in relief to the state of New York to prevent cuts to programs for school-aged children.
• $1,122,400,000 for the Title I academic achievement of the disadvantaged program.
• $780,600,000 services to children with disabilities in Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) funding.
• $187,700,000 for other education programs in New York’s schools.
• $1,289,000,000 in food stamps for 2,137,000 New York men, women, and children.
• $142,600,000 in emergency shelter grants for 19,600 households.
• 845,000 New York children will benefit from the child tax credit provisions of the legislation.
• $96,785,640 in Emergency Child Care and Development Block Grant funds to provide child care to 11,870 New York children.
• An increase in unemployment benefits to 1,104,105 New York families.
• $57,300,000 in additional child support enforcement matching funds.
• $72,200,000 in youth training employment services.

How Have New York’s Senators Have Voted on Important Children’s Legislation in 2009?
Charles Schumer (D)

Kirsten Gillibrand (D)

Sources: State Budget Information, Stimulus Information