New York Governor Kathy Hochul and State Education Commissioner Betty A. Rosa issued a fiery joint statement condemning the Trump administration’s reported decision to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education and redistribute its functions to other federal agencies, warning that the move poses “catastrophic consequences” for public education nationwide and would directly jeopardize millions of…

New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance Commissioner Barbara C. Guinn said, “Households that rely on HEAP, most of whom include someone who is an older adult, young child or an individual with a disability, have already had to wait too long for this vital assistance as colder days and nights become more common….