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Services for the UnderServed Opens Melrose North
Oct.29.2024
On October 28th, electeds and friends gathered to celebrate a housewarming for Services for the UnderServed’s (S:US) Melrose North, a new supportive/affordable residence in the Morrisania section of the Bronx. A collaboration between S:US and Bronx Pro Group, Melrose North will provide 171 affordable apartments 103 of which are supportive serving both families who have survived domestic violence as well as eligible supportive individuals. Onsite services will be provided by S:US funded by both NYC 15/15 through the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) and the NYS Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI) through the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA).
The Network Testimony for New York City Council Hearing on City of Yes for Housing Opportunity
Oct.23.2024
The Network submitted testimony to the City Council Committee on Zoning and Franchises hearing on City of Yes for Housing Opportunities held on October 22nd in support of the plan.
Johnson Park Center Opens Johnson Park Green Community Apartments
Oct.08.2024
On October 7th, Johnson Park Center joined project partners and elected officials to celebrate the opening of Johnson Park Green Community Apartments in Utica. The 4-building project consists of all affordable buildings, three buildings include 31 supportive units serving frail elderly homeless individuals and one building consists of an expanded community center. On-site support services are provided by Johnson Park Center funded by the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative and administered by the New York State Department of Health.
The Bridge, Mega Development and Greenpoint Manufacturing and Design Center Open Bridge Rockaway
Sep.26.2024
On September 25th, The Bridge, Mega Development, and Greenpoint Manufacturing and Design Center (GMDC) joined elected officials and project partners to celebrate the opening of Bridge Rockaway in Brownsville Brooklyn. On the site of the former Fox's U-Bet Chocolate Syrup factory, the new development is creating 174 affordable apartments, 87 of which are supportive, as well as 39,000 square feet of affordable ground-floor light manufacturing space known as the GMDC Brownsville Industrial Center. This housing model is the first of its kind in New York City to co-locate residential and light manufacturing uses on underutilized manufacturing property. On site services are provided by The Bridge funded by both the city’s NYC 15/15 Initiative through the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) and the state’s Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative through the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA).
The Network Joins CCIT-NYC for a #PeersNotPolice Rally and New York City Council B-HEARD and Mental Health Crisis Response Oversight Hearing
Sep.23.2024
On September 23rd the Network joined Correct Crisis Intervention Today (CCIT-NYC) with over 100 fellow advocates for a #PeersNotPolice Rally in advance of the New York City Council B-HEARD and Mental Health Crisis Response Oversight Hearing and then testified at the hearing.