State Agencies Emphasize Help Available to Those Struggling Economically in Central New York

ALBANY, NY (12/15/2009)(readMedia)-- Every New Yorker has basic rights: the right to food on their table and a roof over their head; a right to affordable health care and the opportunity to find work.

That's why this holiday season, Governor David A. Paterson has called on state agencies to redouble their efforts to promote programs aimed at helping working families get the food, medicine, housing and employment services they need. The State is working to ensure that every New Yorker, young and old, has easy access to the full range of benefits the State and federal governments provide.

WHO:

Elizabeth Berlin, Executive Deputy Commissioner, New York State Office of Temporary & Disability Assistance

Nancy Dunphy, Deputy Commissioner for Employment Security, New York State Department of Labor

Thomas Slater, Food Bank of Central New York

Mary Beth Frey, The Samaritan Center
WHAT:

State and local officials will be highlighting programs and services available to help New Yorkers provide for themselves and their families in these difficult times.
WHEN: Wednesday December 16, 2009 at 02:30PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
WHERE: The Samaritan Center
310 Montgomery Street
Syracuse, New York 13202