The Network Joins the National Low Income Housing Coalition’s Capitol Hill Day
Mar.16.2026
On March 13th 2026, the Network joined the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) for its Capitol Hill Day in Washington, D.C. The Network attended six meetings with House and Senate offices. In these meetings, the Network highlighted the ongoing crisis within HUD’s Continuum of Care (CoC) programs. Congressman Lawler’s office committed to contacting HUD to address the lack of progress on renewing first quarter contracts, as required by Congress.
Continue Reading …The Network Joins HSC’s Human Services Advocacy Day
Mar.11.2026
On March 9th the Network joined the Human Services Council for its Human Services Advocacy Day in Albany. The Network attended six meetings with lawmakers and participated in a press conference and rally at the Senate Chambers.
Continue Reading …The Network’s Statement in Response to the New York State Senate and Assembly One-House Budget Proposals
Mar.10.2026
The Network released the following updated statement on March 13th, in response to the New York State Senate and Assembly one-house budget proposals.
Continue Reading …The Network Provides Public Comment at Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Board Meeting
Feb.28.2026
On February 25th, Network Director of Programs and Engagement Joelle Ballam-Schwan provided public comment at the New York State Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Board Meeting.
Continue Reading …YWCA NorthEastern New York Breaks Ground on Harbor House
Feb.27.2026
On February 25th, YWCA NorthEastern New York (YWCA NENY) and Xenolith Partners LLC joined their project partners and elected officials to celebrate the groundbreaking of Harbor House. Harbor House rehabilitates the existing YWCA building to preserve 42 homes and once complete, additionally a new supportive housing residence will also bring 54 apartments for women and their families to YWCA NENY’s existing campus in Schenectady’s Stockade District. On-site supportive services will be provided by YWCA NorthEastern New York and funded by the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI) administered by the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA).
Continue Reading …The Network’s Statement in Response to Governor Kathy Hochul’s NYSSHP Grant Awards
Feb.24.2026
The Supportive Housing Network of New York (The Network) released the following statement on Governor Kathy Hochul’s announcement of grant awards for the New York State Supportive Housing Program (NYSSHP) using the enhanced funding approved in the 2025-26 state budget.
Continue Reading …NYS HCR 9% Awards Announced
Feb.18.2026
On February 17th, Governor Kathy Hochul announced more than $240 million in tax credits and subsidies was awarded to create and preserve 1,800 affordable, modern homes in 27 housing developments across New York. Supportive Housing is a component of 17 (63%) of those projects, totaling 504 units. Of those:
Continue Reading …The Network’s Steve Piasecki Reflects on Bringing Supportive Housing to Bethlehem
Jan.22.2026
Over twenty years ago I moved to the Town of Bethlehem to begin working for the Supportive Housing Network of New York. Pretty soon, I realized that there wasn’t any supportive housing here. This all changed with the ribbon cutting on January 20th of Hudson on Nine, a 72-unit affordable and supportive housing residence, with 12 units of supportive housing for disabled military veterans facing homelessness. On-site services are provided by Soldier On, funded through the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI) and administered by the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance.
Continue Reading …NYS FY26-27 Executive Budget Analysis
Jan.21.2026
On Tuesday, January 20th, Governor Hochul released her 2026-27 Executive Budget, totaling $260 billion – representing a 0.7% increase over last year.
Continue Reading …The Network’s Statement in Response to Governor Kathy Hochul’s 2026 State of the State Address and Book
Jan.13.2026
The Governor’s State of the State agenda includes important policy proposals that recognize the essential role supportive housing plays in New York’s housing, health, and homelessness response systems.
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