Breaking Ground Opens Sutphin Senior Housing and Clinic
Sep.25.2026
On September 24th, Breaking Ground joined project partners and elected officials to celebrate the opening of Sutphin Senior Housing and Clinic.
Continue Reading …The Network Testifies at the New York City Council Committee on Housing and Buildings
Sep.10.2026
On September 9th, the Network’s Policy and Programs Manager Katie Mui testified at the New York City Council Committee on Housing and Buildings.
Continue Reading …Comunilife Opens El Hogar
Sep.04.2026
On September 3rd, Comunilife joined Governor Hochul, project partners and elected officials to celebrate the opening of El Hogar. Located in the Bronx, this new affordable and supportive housing residence is creating 83 apartments for older adults, including 50 supportive for older adults experiencing homelessness. On-site support services are provided by Comunilife and are funded by the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI) and administered by the NYS Department of Health.
Continue Reading …The Doe Fund Breaks Ground on Casanova Residence
Aug.04.2026
On August 3rd, The Doe Fund joined Mayor Mamdani, project partners and elected officials to break ground on the Casanova Residence. Once complete, this new affordable and supportive residence will bring 96 apartments, including 58 supportive apartments to the Hunts Point neighborhood in the Bronx. On-site support services are provided by the Doe Fund funded by NYC 15/15 administered through New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
Continue Reading …FY27 City Adopted Budget Summary
Jul.20.2026
On June 30th, Mayor Mamdani and the New York City Council reached an agreement on the Fiscal Year 2027 Adopted Budget, with the Council approving a $125.8 billion spending plan. The adopted budget is approximately $1.1 billion above the FY27 Executive Budget.
Continue Reading …The Network Joins National Alliance to End Homeless for its Annual Conference and Capitol Hill Day
Jul.13.2026
On July 8-10th, The Network was proud to participate in the National Alliance to End Homelessness 2026 Conference and Capitol Hill Day.
Continue Reading …NYC Housing and Preservation Department Launches Supportive Preservation Program
Jun.29.2026
On June 16th, the NYC Housing and Preservation Department (HPD) announced the launch of the new Supportive Preservation Program (SPP), and a new NYC 15/15 Rental Assistance RFP. This effort was part of the Network’s years-long advocacy to reallocate scattered site units to new congregate developments, create a preservation program that addresses the unique needs of supportive housing projects, and ensure the long-term financial stability of supportive housing developments. We are grateful to our members who stood with us during budget hearings, lobby days, and feedback sessions -- your advocacy and perspective helped make this program a reality.
Continue Reading …Network Executive Director Pascale Leone Appointed to New York City Council Advisory Group on Affordable Housing
Jun.26.2026
Effective housing policies are created by listening to those with first-hand experience working in the affordable housing space.
Continue Reading …The Network Testifies at the New York City Council Committee on Finance FY27 Executive Budget Hearing
Jun.15.2026
On June 10th, the Network’s Policy & Programs Manager Katie Mui testified at the New York City Council Committee on Finance FY27 Executive Budget Hearing. Katie acknowledged the Council’s Progressive Caucus ‘Rentals Within Reach campaign, and applauded their leadership, vision and recognition of the importance of preserving supportive housing.
Continue Reading …Barrier Free Living Opens Freedom Village
Jun.12.2026
On June 11th, Barrier Free Living joined project partners and elected officials to celebrate the opening of new supportive housing residence, Freedom Village. Located on the Lower East Side, this fully supportive project has created 74 apartments for survivors of domestic violence and older adults. On-site support services are provided by Barrier Free Living and are funded by the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI) administered by NYS Office for Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA).
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