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The Network’s Behavioral Health Advocacy
Jan.28.2022
On December 21st, the Network joined a coalition of behavioral health advocates for a virtual rally to call for a 5.4% COLA and a $500 million investment in workforce, services, and support in the Executive Budget. The rally followed a media forum held at the state capitol on December 16th.
FHLBNY Awards Announced
Jan.28.2022
On December 21, 2021, The Federal Home Loan Bank of New York announced the 2021 Affordable Housing Program awards. Supportive housing is included in 14 out of 23 awards in New York State. These awards include both rehabilitation and new units, and cover a wide array of supportive housing, from Vital Brooklyn to Ogdensburg. The funds range from first funding in to final gap filler. Congratulations to the Network members that are part of these supportive housing projects:
The Network Testifies at New York City Council and New York State Assembly Hearings
Jan.28.2022
Over the past months, the Network has testified at the New York City Council Committee on Environmental Protection and Committee on General Welfare Oversight as well as the New York State Assembly Standing Committee on Social Services.
Governor Releases SFY 2023 Executive Budget
Jan.19.2022
The Governor released the SFY 2023 $216.3 billion Executive Budget yesterday. It includes substantial provisions, many of which the Network advocated for, to help existing supportive housing programs as well as continuing to expand new supportive housing development across New York State.
Network 2022 State of the State Summary
Jan.06.2022
Governor Hochul delivered her 2022 State of the State address today. We are thrilled to see that housing and homelessness are a large part of the administration’s agenda, including our collective advocacy ask for 10,000 units of supportive housing be included as part of a new 5 year affordable housing plan. In response to this news the Network has released the following statement: