Governor Hochul Releases FY26 Executive Budget
Jan.22.2025
On Tuesday, January 21st, Governor Hochul released her 2025-26 Executive Budget, totaling $252 billion, a 3.6% increase over last year.
Continue ReadingThe Network’s Statement in Response to Governor Hochul’s 2025-26 Executive Budget
Jan.22.2025
We deeply appreciate Governor Hochul’s proposed investments in supportive housing outlined in her 2025-26 Executive Budget. New York’s supportive housing community plays a crucial role in combatting homelessness, and the resources she has allocated reflect a critical step forward.
Continue ReadingThe Network Joins Behavioral Health Advocates for a 7.8% Investment Rally
Nov.13.2024
On November 12th, the Supportive Housing Network of New York’s State Policy Manager Stephen Piasecki joined advocates at the New York State Capitol Building in Albany for a rally to urge Governor Hochul to include a 7.8% increase in rates and contracts for community mental health and substance use disorder services in the FY26 executive budget proposal. This investment would reduce staff vacancies, and turnover rates depending on provider type. The group also sent this sign-on letter to the Governor.
Continue ReadingJohnson Park Center Opens Johnson Park Green Community Apartments
Oct.08.2024
On October 7th, Johnson Park Center joined project partners and elected officials to celebrate the opening of Johnson Park Green Community Apartments in Utica. The 4-building project consists of all affordable buildings, three buildings include 31 supportive units serving frail elderly homeless individuals and one building consists of an expanded community center. On-site support services are provided by Johnson Park Center funded by the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative and administered by the New York State Department of Health.
Continue ReadingTompkins Community Action Opens Asteri Ithaca
Aug.14.2024
On August 13th, Tompkins Community Action and the Vecino Group joined elected officials and project partners for a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of Asteri Ithaca. This new affordable and supportive housing residence and 55,000 square-foot conference center includes 181 new affordable apartments, including 40 supportive in downtown Ithaca. Support services are provided by Tompkins Community Action funded by the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI) and administered through the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance.
Continue ReadingNew Destiny Housing Opens Highgarden Tower
Jul.26.2024
On July 25th, New Destiny Housing joined elected officials, community and project partners, to celebrate the opening of Highgarden Tower in New Rochelle. This new affordable and supportive housing residence is creating 219 new affordable apartments, 77 of which are supportive for survivors of domestic violence from Westchester County. On-site services are provided by New Destiny Housing funded by the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI) through the NYS Office of Temporary Disability and Assistance (OTDA).
Continue ReadingCommunity Services for Every1 Opens The Apartments at The Lyceum
Jul.15.2024
On July 12th Community Services for Every1 (CSE1) joined elected officials and community and project partners for the grand opening of The Apartments at the Lyceum. This new affordable and supportive housing residence created 42 affordable apartments, including 12 apartments for survivors of domestic violence, 5 fully ADA accessible units, and 2 units for individuals with audio/visual impairments in Buffalo. Services will be provided by Community Services for Every1 funded by the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI) administered by the NYS Office of Temporary Disability Assistance (OTDA).
Continue ReadingEast House Opens Canal Street Commons
Jul.02.2024
On June 27th, East House joined project partners and elected officials to celebrate the ribbon cutting of Canal Street Common, which is bringing 123 new affordable apartments, 70 which are supportive, to Rochester, New York. On-site services are provided by East House and funded by the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative administered by the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH).
Continue ReadingDePaul Opens Port Byron Apartments
Jun.14.2024
On June 13th, DePaul joined project partners to celebrate the opening of the Port Byron Apartments. This new affordable and supportive housing residence includes 69 new affordable apartments, including 30 supportive in Port Byron. On-site services are provided by DePaul funded by the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI) administered by New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH).
Continue ReadingHelio Health Breaks Ground on Court Street Apartments
Jun.12.2024
On June 11th, Helio Health and Eagle Star Housing joined project partners to break ground on Court Street Apartments. When complete, this new affordable and supportive residence will create 111 affordable apartments, including 54 supportive, in Binghamton. Onsite services will be provided by Eagle Star Housing for veteran residents and by Helio Health for tenants with substance use disorders, funded by the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI) administered by New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS).
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