New York City FY 23 Preliminary Budget Analysis
Feb.23.2022
On February 16, Mayor Adams released the FY 23 Preliminary Budget, totaling $98.5 billion, $4 billion less than the current fiscal year.
Continue Reading …Mayor Adams Appoints Affordable Housing Leadership Team
Jan.31.2022
On Sunday January 30th, Mayor Adams announced the team that will lead his administration’s affordable/supportive housing strategy, which will be led by lifelong housing advocate Jessica Katz as the City’s first Chief Housing Officer. Adolfo Carrión Jr. will serve as Commissioner of the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) and Eric Enderlin will continue serving as the President of the Housing Development Corporation (HDC).
Continue Reading …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.
Continue Reading …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.
Continue Reading …The Network and HSC Host #JustPay Rally for 3% Human Services COLA
Nov.30.2021
The Network and the Human Service Coalition (HSC) gathered with human services workers from supportive housing and other nonprofit organizations alongside elected officials to urge the City to include a 3% COLA for the workforce in the November budget modification.
Continue Reading …The Bridge Officially Opens 3500 Park Avenue Apartments
Nov.30.2021
On November 3rd, government and project partners joined The Bridge and tenants to formally celebrate the opening of 3500 Park Avenue Apartments, a new affordable and supportive housing residence in the Bronx. With 115 units of which 69 are supportive, this new residence will serve individuals experiencing homelessness, including adults with mental illness, veterans with disabilities and the elderly. Supportive services are provided by The Bridge and funded through the NYS Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI).
Continue Reading …The Community Builders and BronxWorks open Park Haven Apartments
Nov.30.2021
On the first day of November, The Community Builders (TCB) and BronxWorks joined with project partners to celebrate the opening of Park Haven Apartments, a new affordable and supportive residence in the Bronx providing homes to 178 families and individuals, including 50 formerly homeless households.
Continue Reading …New Destiny Opens The Corden
Nov.30.2021
On November 17th, New Destiny joined elected officials, including Lt. Governor Brian Benjamin, and project partners to celebrate the opening of a new supportive housing residence, The Corden. Named in honor of former New Destiny Executive Director Carol Corden, the new residence is creating 62 units of affordable and supportive housing - 37 supportive for formerly homeless families headed by domestic violence survivors. New Destiny will provide services funded by NYS Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI) through New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA).
Continue Reading …CAMBA and Trinity Financial Open Van Dyke III
Nov.30.2021
On the beautiful fall day of November 10th, CAMBA and Trinity Financial joined development partners, elected officials, Van Dyke Houses residents and Brownsville community members to celebrate the opening of a new affordable and supportive residence Van Dyke III. This 179 unit building includes 54 supportive housing apartments. Services are provided by CAMBA funded by NYC 15/15.
Continue Reading …Homeward NYC Breaks Ground on Central Harlem Apartments
Nov.30.2021
On November 4, Homeward NYC joined co-developers Azimuth Development Group and Type A Projects along with partners and elected officials to break ground on Homeward Central Harlem, a new supportive housing residence providing homes to 50 formerly homeless LGBTQ young adults. The nine-story building with 50 fully-furnished studio apartments will be located on W. 118th Street.
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