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The Network released the following statement in response to the passage of the 2026-2027 State Budget.
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The State of Supportive Housing 2026
The Network released its third annual 2026 State of Supportive Housing report – a comprehensive overview of supportive housing capital financing across New York State. This report includes an exploration into various capital sources and their unit and financial allocation, as well as the number of existing units, types (congregate, scattered site), programs available, populations served, geographic distribution (by region and county), and services and operating contracts.
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The Network’s Statement in Response to Mayor Mamdani’s “Block by Block” Housing Plan
The Network released the following statement in response to Mayor Mamdani’s “Block by Block” housing plan.
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NYC Council Progressive Caucus Calls for Supportive Housing Preservation and Repairs
The Network applauds and extends our appreciation to the New York City Council Progressive Caucus for their FY27 Budget Proposal, Rentals within Reach. This campaign centers smart investments to ensure over 20,000 New Yorkers have access to quality publicly funded housing, including supportive housing.
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The Network’s Statement in Response to Mayor Mamdani’s Announcement to Invest $12M in Peer-Led Substance Use Recovery Services
The Network released the following statement in response to Mayor Mamdani’s announcement that the City has secured $12 million to invest in peer-led substance use recovery services.
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New York City FY27 Executive Budget Summary
On May 12, 2026, Mayor Mamdani released FY27 Executive Budget, totaling $124.7 billion, up from $115 billion in FY26. After reducing a $12 billion deficit, the Executive Budget is balanced without the proposed property tax increases highlighted in the Preliminary Budget proposal.
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The Network Provides Public Comment at May Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Board Meeting
On May 13th, the Network attended the New York State Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Board meeting and provided testimony on the need for dedicated funding for harm reduction and substance use services in supportive housing.
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The Network Joins the RISE UP Campaign for its 2026 Lobby Day
On May 5th, the Network joined Urban Pathways and Care for the Homeless for the RISE UP (Rights, Inclusion, Safety, and Equality for Unhoused Persons) Campaign’s Lobby Day at the State Capitol. Together, advocates met with legislators to advance legislative solutions to enshrine legal protections for people experiencing homelessness, mandate data collection to ensure monitoring and accountability, and combat the stigma and systemic discrimination that perpetuate homelessness.
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Urban Pathways and the Supportive Housing Community Honor Frederick Shack with the Opening of the Frederick Shack Residence and a Celebration of Life
On April 28th, Urban Pathways joined project and community partners to celebrate the opening of new affordable and supportive housing residence honoring the legacy of former CEO and NYC housing and homelessness advocate and leader Frederick Shack: The Frederick Shack Residence.
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Community Access Breaks Ground on East Tremont
On April 23rd, Community Access, Mega Contracting Group and Community Healthcare Network joined project and community partners to break ground on 521 East Tremont Avenue. Once complete, this new affordable and supportive residence will bring 213 apartments, including 63 supportive for individuals living with mental health concerns, to the East Tremont/Crotona neighborhood in the Bronx.
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RUPCO Opens Silver Gardens
On May 6th, RUPCO joined project partners and elected officials to celebrate the opening of Silver Gardens, a new affordable and supportive housing residence. Located in Ulster County, this new project has created 57 affordable apartments, including 29 supportive, for those experiencing homelessness. On-site services are provided by RUPCO funded by the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI) administered by NYS Department of Health.
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West Side Federation for Senior and Supportive Housing Launches Construction of Three Arts
On May 8th, West Side Federation for Senior and Supportive Housing (WSFSSH) joined project partners and elected officials to celebrate breaking ground on the restoration of the historic Three Arts building. Once complete, this new residence will bring 61 affordable apartments, including 25 supportive housing units, for older adults to the Upper West Side. WSFSSH will provide on-site services funded by NYC 15/15 administered through New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC DOHMH).
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RiseBoro Community Partnership Opens Bethany Senior Terraces
On May 22nd, RiseBoro Community Partnership joined project and community partners to celebrate the completion of new affordable and supportive housing residence, Bethany Senior Terraces. Located in East Flatbush Brooklyn, this project has created 57 affordable apartments, including 19 supportive, for older adults. On-site service are provided by RiseBoro Community Partnership funded by the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI) administered by NYS Department of Health.
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May Awareness Month Spotlights
In May, the Network celebrated Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Older Americans Month with spotlights on social media.
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Network Member June Meetings
Network Members are invited to join us for our June member offerings:
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RELISH Info Session - Wednesday, June 10th, 9:30am-11:00am. Learn more and register HERE.
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Quarterly Balance of State Member Call for OASAS-Contracted Providers - Tuesday, June 16th, 10:00am-11:00am. Learn more and register HERE.
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Samaritan Daytop Village & Mega Contracting Group Highbridge Impact Report
Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc. and Mega Contracting Group recently released an impact report showing that construction of new affordable, supportive and transitional housing residence, Highbridge, has already generated over $23 million in economic activity in the Bronx since late 2024.
Read the report HERE.
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The Network is Hiring: Director of Development
The Director of Development will work with the Executive Director to establish and advance a comprehensive vision for the organization’s fundraising, membership engagement and communication strategy. This is a highly visible position requiring a strategic thinker, relationship builder who is passionate about housing and homelessness issues and able to work effectively across sectors with donors, nonprofit and corporate members, board members, government agencies and elected officials. Applications are due by Friday, June 19th!
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Comings & Goings
- Erin Palmer is the new Chief Development Officer at Comunilife
- Laura Grund is the new Chief of Staff at Community Access
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