The Network’s Statement in Response to Mayor Mamdani’s Announcement to Invest $12M in Peer-Led Substance Use Recovery Services
May.11.2026
The Supportive Housing Network of New York (the Network) released the following statement in response to Mayor Mamdani’s announcement that the City has secured $12 million to invest in peer-led substance use recovery services.
Continue Reading …Network Executive Director Pascale Leone Receives Community Housing Innovation’s Champion of Champions Award
Apr.24.2026
On April 23rd, Executive Director Pascale Leone was honored with Community Housing Innovations’ Champion of Champions Award at the No Place Like Home Gala.
Continue Reading …New York City FY27 Preliminary Budget Response
Apr.15.2026
On April 1, 2026, the New York City Council released its response to the Mamdani Administration's FY27 Preliminary Budget proposal. The Council's response presents an alternate plan to close the City's budget gap without relying on the Mayor’s proposed 9.5% property tax increase or tapping into the City's reserves. The Council has identified approximately $6 billion in additional resources through re-estimates ($3.5 billion), efficiencies and savings ($2 billion), and $529 million in revenue enhancements.
Continue Reading …West Side Federation for Senior and Supportive Housing Breaks Ground on West 108 Phase II
Mar.31.2026
On March 29th, the West Side Federation for Senior and Supportive Housing (WSFSSH) , project and community partners, gathered to break ground on West 108th Phase II. Once complete, this new affordable and supportive housing residence will bring 84 apartments for seniors, including 40 supportive for adults over 55 living with serious mental illness and/or substance use concerns, to the Upper West Side in Manhattan. WSFSSH will provide on-site services funded through NYC 15/15 administered by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH).
Continue Reading …The Network Testifies at Three FY27 New York City Council Preliminary Budget Hearings
Mar.30.2026
In March, the Network's Policy & Programs Manager, Katie Mui delivered testimony at three New York City Council FY27 Preliminary Budget Hearings: the Committee on General Welfare the Committee on Housing and Buildings, and the Committee on Mental Health & Substance Use.
Continue Reading …Community Access Opens Baez Place
Mar.12.2026
On March 11th, Community Access joined project and elected officials to celebrate the grand opening of Baez Place. Developed by Community Access in partnership with Blue Sky Bronx LLC, this new affordable and supportive housing residence brings 153 apartments, including 90 supportive, to the Claremont neighborhood of the Bronx. On-site services are provided by Community Access and funded through the New York State Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSH), administered by the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH).
Continue Reading …The Network Hosts its Third Annual Virtual City Council Lobby Day
Mar.06.2026
On March 5th, the Network hosted its third annual virtual City Council Lobby Day. Over 70 participants, including 36 tenants, representing 30 unique organizations joined us for 22 meetings with Council offices throughout the day to advocate for budgetary and legislative priorities to advance supportive housing in New York City.
Continue Reading …New York City FY27 Preliminary Budget Summary
Feb.26.2026
On February 17, 2026, Mayor Zohran Mamdani released the City’s FY2027 Preliminary Budget totaling $127 billion. The administration identified a $12 billion inherited budget deficit, attributing it in part to prior underfunding in key areas, including supportive housing. Through a combination of agency savings, use of reserves, increased revenues, and $1.5 billion in additional State support, the City reports that it has reduced the projected deficit to $5.4 billion. To close the remaining gap and balance the adopted budget, the Mayor has proposed a 9.5% property tax increase. The administration has indicated that this increase could be reconsidered if the State authorizes higher taxes on high-income earners and profitable corporations.
Continue Reading …Lantern Organizations & Lantern Community Services Break Ground on Timbale Terrace
Feb.19.2026
On a celebratory February 18th, Lantern Organization and Lantern Community Services, Mayor Mamdani, project partners and elected officials, celebrated the groundbreaking of Timbale Terrace. Once complete, this new affordable and supportive housing residence will create 341 affordable apartments, including 97 supportive housing units, in East Harlem. Lantern Community Services will provide on-site services funded through NYC 15/15 administered by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH).
Continue Reading …2025 Neighbor of the Year Nominee Celebration Breakfast
Feb.02.2026
On January 30th, the Network joined tenants nominated for the Network’s 2025 Outstanding Neighbor of the Year award with supportive housing staff at Raymour and Flannigan Furniture Store and Studio for a celebratory breakfast.
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