Over $4 million is being proposed to help support older adults, their families, and their caregivers in the Southern Tier as part of Governor Kathy Hochul's Fiscal Year 2026 Executive Budget.

According to the state Office for the Aging, part of the budget calls for over $45 million in funds to be invested in community-based aging services in the state through the Office of Aging.

Of the $45 million, $4,204,735 is being proposed to be allocated to the Southern Tier, which includes Broome, Chemung, Chenango, Delaware, Schuyler, Steuben, Tioga, and Tompkins Counties.

“Older adults bring enormous economic and social value to their families, their communities, and the economy. Governor Hochul recognizes these vital contributions with a fiscal plan that promotes opportunity and economic security for older New Yorkers, caregivers, and families alike. This budget provides critical support services to help older New Yorkers age in their communities of choice and support those who care for them with direct services,” NYSOFA Director Greg Olsen said in a release.