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Advocates urge Hochul to prioritize rural New York

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A coalition of nonprofits is calling on Governor Kathy Hochul to address rural communities’ challenges, including limited broadband, healthcare access, affordable housing, and education. In a January 2 letter, they urged reinstating the long-dissolved Office of Rural Affairs, emphasizing its potential to streamline state resources and support local revitalization efforts.

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The group highlighted rural municipalities’ struggles in navigating state processes, citing the need for an advocate to connect them with funding and assistance.

Leaders from housing, education, and municipal organizations underscored rural areas’ vital role in New York’s economy and identity, stressing that targeted support is critical for their growth.



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