Today our Executive Director
@annemariegray.bsky.social testified in Albany:
"The proposals in the executive budget do not match the urgency of this moment. According to the State Comptroller, New York ranks among the most unaffordable states in the country." 🧵 1/11
@annemariegray.bsky.social testified in Albany:
"The proposals in the executive budget do not match the urgency of this moment. According to the State Comptroller, New York ranks among the most unaffordable states in the country." 🧵 1/11
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- Homeownership is becoming out of reach for everyone but the wealthiest.
- Homelessness has reached record levels, with more than 100,000 New Yorkers in shelters each night.
We cannot sustain a thriving economy if people cannot afford to live where they work.
Albany has the power to stem this loss—if it chooses to act.
The Legislature has the opportunity to enact solutions right now.
Empowers religious organizations to build affordable housing on their land.
Creates over 60,000 new homes in the next decade.
Expands the property tax base, making it a revenue-positive, community-driven solution.