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The Network Joins CCIT-NYC for a Peers Not Police Rally
Mar.23.2023
On March 21st the Network joined the Correct Crisis Intervention Today - New York City (CCIT-NYC) coalition for a Peers Not Police rally urging New York City Council to fully fund the CCIT-NYC crisis response model and not the City’s current B-HEARD pilot program, in which well over 80% of calls are being responded to by police.
The Network Testifies at Three City Council Committee Budget Hearings
Mar.22.2023
The Network testified at three New York City Council committee budget hearings in March: General Welfare, Housing and Buildings, and Health and Mental Health, Disabilities, and Addiction joint hearing.
The Network Hosts a Legislative Week of Action
Mar.20.2023
The Network hosted a Legislative Week of Action from March 13th-17th to urge the New York State Senate and Assembly to support crucial supportive housing investments in the final State Budget. This was hosted in lieu of the Network’s 2023 Lobby Day in Albany, which had to be canceled due to inclement weather. After a tweet storm and a call-in Day, the Legislative Week of Action culminated in simultaneous Albany and New York City rallies on Friday, March 17th.
Assembly and Senate Release One-House Budgets
Mar.16.2023
The New York State Assembly and Senate released their SFY 2024 one-house budget resolutions yesterday. Below is a summary on how both proposals compare to the Governor’s proposed budget.
The Network Hosts a City Council Supportive Housing Briefing
Mar.15.2023
On March 14th the Network hosted a City Council Supportive Housing Briefing with Council Member Lincoln Restler at Breaking Ground’s 90 Sands residence. The Network outlined some supportive housing basics and how council members, staff and other elected officials can get involved, support and spur development in their districts.