ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — $25 million dollars of the state’s budget is being given to Rochester in an effort to address the poverty crisis in the city.
Rochester is getting the most out of a $50 million investment that could help upwards of 1,500 families.
The Monroe County Department of Human Services will use the money to create programs similar to those in New York City. Young moms and renters in Rochester are among the groups who may be eligible for cash, rent subsidies and support on how to manage their finances…