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Hochul announces an additional $36 million for victim services organizations statewide
Hochul announced $36M in additional state funding for victim assistance programs statewide, administered through the Office of Victim Services (Aug 28). Framed by the administration as backfilling need as federal Victims of Crime Act support has declined.
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Source: Governor's office · Aug 28, 2026 · Credibility Tier 1 · Permalink https://reviewhochul.com/news/hochul-36m-victim-services-2026-08-28
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