The Network’s Statement on City Council’s Mental Health Roadmap
Apr.25.2023
The Network applauds Speaker Adrienne Adams, Mental Health Committee Chair Linda Lee, Majority Leader Keith Powers, and the entire City Council for putting forward a holistic Mental Health Roadmap that calls for targeted investments in the historically underfunded mental health infrastructure and addresses the workforce crisis.
Continue Reading …The Network’s Statement in Response to Mayor Adams’ PEG Directive
Apr.12.2023
The Supportive Housing Network of NY (the Network) issued the following statement on Mayor Adams’ directive that all city agencies cut their budgets by 4 percent for the coming fiscal year:
Continue Reading …City Council Response to Mayor’s FY24 Preliminary Budget
Apr.05.2023
The New York City Council has responded to the Mayor's FY24 Preliminary Budget with a call for investments to offset cuts and deliver key programs. The Council identified $2.7 billion in additional resources over Fiscal Years 2023 and 2024 and is proposing approximately $1.3 billion in investments to support its priorities, with $1.4 billion to be set aside in reserve to offset risks.
Continue Reading …The Network Hosts a Briefing on Mayor Adams’ City of Yes Housing Opportunity Proposal
Mar.24.2023
On Thursday, March 23rd the Network was joined by the New York City Department of City Planning (DCP) for a briefing on the Mayor’s City of Yes Housing Opportunity Proposal. DCP presented key strategies and recommendations identified in the proposal aiming to further fair housing and simplify restrictive zoning, including those specific to expanding opportunities for affordable and supportive housing. There was then an extensive Q&A session with attendees.
Continue Reading …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.
Continue Reading …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.
Continue Reading …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.
Continue Reading …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.
Continue Reading …The Network Testifies in Support of Bills Prioritizing Nonprofit Developers
Feb.27.2023
On February 23rd, the Network’s Associate Director of Engagement and Communications Joelle Ballam-Schwan delivered testimony to the New York City Council’s Housing & Buildings Committee in support of two proposed pieces of legislation: Community Opportunity to Purchase Act (Intro 196) and Public Land for Public Good (Intro 637), and spoke to how they would help further the production and expansion of supportive housing in New York City.
Continue Reading …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.
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