Westchester County 2013 budget trims social services
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The 2013 budget proposed by Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino on Wednesday keeps funding for social services flat at $550 million.
But escalating costs nonetheless led Astorino, a Republican, to propose slashing some social programs next year.
Those cuts are likely to stir controversy as the county Board of Legislators reviews Astorino's budget in the coming weeks.
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