One House Budgets Released
Mar.11.2025
We are deeply grateful for the recognition of supportive housing in the one-house budget resolutions released by the Senate and Assembly leadership, which include significant additional investments to house and protect New Yorkers who have experienced homelessness and are at risk.
Continue Reading …The Network Testifies at NYC Council General Welfare Hearing and NYS Joint Assembly and Senate Budget Hearing on Human Services
Feb.13.2025
On February 12th, Network Director of Policy, Tierra Labrada, testified at the New York City Council Committee on General Welfare HASA Oversight Hearing highlighting the challenges in the referral process, the lack of data transparency and the cost of inaction. On February 12th, Network Chief Policy Officer Rebecca Zangen testified at the New York State Senate and Assembly Joint Budget Hearing on Human Services to advocate for the New York State Supportive Housing Program (NYSSHP).
Continue Reading …The Network Hosts its 2025 Annual State Lobby Day
Feb.04.2025
On February 3rd the Network hosted its 2025 State Lobby Day at the State Capitol in Albany. Over 200 supportive housing staff and tenants from across the State joined us to advocate for critical funding for supportive housing programs: the New York State Supportive Housing Program (NYSSHP) and the Homeless Housing Assistance Program (HHAP), to pass the Supportive Housing Modernization Act (S136/A2134), and include a 7.8% investment in the human services sector in the final state budget. The day included more than 70 meetings with representatives, a lunch program and a press conference.
Continue Reading …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 Reading …The 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 Reading …The 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 Reading …Johnson 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 Reading …Tompkins 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 Reading …New 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 Reading …Community 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).
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