ALBANY, N.Y. — Special Olympics New York now says it's been assured by Gov. Andrew Cuomo that the organization will receive the full $200,000 in state funding it received last year.
That's after it was revealed in the recently approved state budget that the organization would be getting a $50,000 cut from previous years, down to $150,000.
The state's original budget came just days after a proposal to eliminate $17.6 million in funding for the Special Olympics on the federal level was reversed and restored.
Special Olympics New York CEO Stacey Hengsterman released a short statement to 2 On Your Side Tuesday morning, which you can read below.
"Special Olympics NY is thankful to the Governor for fully funding the state's annual $1.1 million commitment, and restoring the $50,000 for the Unified Champion program. Special Olympics New York is grateful to the Governor for his generous support during a difficult budget year."
This is a developing story. We will update you as new details become available.
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