Local impact of potential federal health cuts

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Along with slashing the workforce at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Trump administration intends to cut more than $300 million in funding for New York State. That includes $40 million in cuts for programs for addiction services and nearly $30 million in cuts to mental health services statewide.

On a local level, the cuts will also mean an early end to COVID-era funds. Some of that money was intended for places like the Department of Health...