
April 10, 2026
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced nearly $350 million will go toward building or preserving over 750 affordable homes across New York State as part of her ongoing multi-billion dollar plan targeting the state's housing crisis. Projects span multiple regions including New York City boroughs, Long Island, Albany County's Cohoes community, and Utica.
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April 9, 2026
Governor Kathy Hochul announced completion of Blocher Apartments—a $42.6 million project creating 93 new affordable homes in Williamsville—on April 9. The development includes accessible units and supportive services for residents with disabilities as part of broader statewide efforts under Hochul's five-year Housing Plan.
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April 8, 2026
Governor Kathy Hochul announced major advances against housing discrimination during Fair Housing Month. Nearly $1 million was awarded last year following investigations into complaints statewide. A conference on fair housing issues is scheduled later this month.
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April 2, 2026
New York State Homes and Community Renewal has awarded nearly $2 million to non-profits across New York City boroughs. The funds aim to preserve about 500 affordable homes by expanding tenant rights or placing properties under community control. This move is part of wider state efforts addressing the ongoing housing crisis.
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March 31, 2026
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced construction has begun on River Avenue Apartments II in The Bronx—a $225 million development creating nearly 300 new affordable homes including supportive units for vulnerable populations. The project continues statewide efforts under her five-year Housing Plan aimed at expanding access to quality housing.
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March 24, 2026
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a request for proposals seeking developers interested in building around 300 homes on an underused Metropolitan Transportation Authority property in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. The plan aims not only at providing new residential options but also improving local transit access while supporting broader statewide efforts addressing affordability.
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March 24, 2026
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a $42 million investment aimed at creating 200 new supportive housing units across four boroughs of New York City for those facing chronic homelessness or behavioral health challenges. The funds will go toward helping local organizations provide both permanent homes and access to crucial mental health support.
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March 23, 2026
Governor Kathy Hochul convened state leaders on March 23 for a roundtable about her 'Let Them Build' agenda aimed at speeding up affordable housing and critical infrastructure development through reforms in state regulations. The proposals focus on streamlining project approvals while preserving key environmental safeguards.
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March 18, 2026
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced construction will begin on redeveloping a historic building at 97 Central Avenue into affordable apartments with commercial space in Albany. The $18 million project aims to address local housing needs while preserving architectural heritage as part of broader statewide initiatives.
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March 11, 2026
Governor Kathy Hochul announced completion of Baez Place in The Bronx—an $86 million project providing 154 new affordable apartments with on-site support services. The development is part of ongoing statewide efforts under her administration's five-year plan addressing New York's housing crisis.
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