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The Network’s Statement in Response to Governor Kathy Hochul’s 2023-24 Executive Budget Proposal
Feb.06.2023
Governor Hochul’s budget proposal continues New York’s historic investment in expanding supportive housing statewide, recognizing that the combination of on-site services with affordable housing is a powerful and proven approach to combatting chronic homelessness.
Governor Hochul Releases SFY 2024 Budget
Feb.02.2023
The Governor released the SFY 2024 $221.6 billion Executive Budget yesterday. It continues the state's full commitment to the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative, a 15-year plan to develop 20,000 units of supportive housing. The budget also advances funding for year two of the five-year affordable housing plan to create and preserve 100,000 affordable homes.
RESH Celebrates its First RELISH Cohort Graduation
Jan.23.2023
On December 16th, the Racial Equity in Supportive Housing (RESH) Workgroup graduated its first class of participants in its Readying Emerging Leaders in Supportive Housing (RELISH) mentorship program.
The Network Joins CCIT-NYC for “Community Care, Not Coercion” Rally
Jan.20.2023
On December 20th, the Network joined Correct Crisis Intervention Today (CCIT-NYC) outside Governor Hochul's Manhattan office for a “Community Care, Not Coercion” rally, urging the Governor to invest in comprehensive community care services and reject Mayor Adams’ directive to increase the traumatizing use of coercion and police.
Housing Visions and Behavioral Health Services North, Inc. Open Northwoods
Jan.20.2023
On December 13th, Housing Visions and Behavioral Health Services North, Inc. (BHSN) joined project partners and elected officials to celebrate the opening of a new affordable and supportive housing residence, Northwoods. Located in the Town of Plattsburgh, Northwoods has created 80 units of affordable housing, including 40 supportive housing units. BHSN will provide onsite services funded by the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI) through New York State Office of Mental Health (NYS OMH).