Syracuse, N.Y. — A federally funded program that helps low-income Central New York households repair or replace broken heating systems will not be available this winter, state and county officials said.

The Heating Equipment Repair and Replacement program, known as HERR, assists households with fixing or replacing furnaces, boilers and other heating equipment to ensure they have reliable heat during the winter.

The program provided up to $4,000 for repairs or $8,000 for replacements, according to the state website .

Last year, 104 Onondaga County households were approved for HERR assistance, according to county spokesperson Justin Sayles. More than 300 people applied, he said.

The state and county officials note that HERR benefits closed on May 9, and that the Clean and Tune program,

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