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26 days ago

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NYS Issues Final LIHTC Regulations

The revised regulations establish a distinction between supportive housing and properties for persons with special housing needs, including older adults requiring services to support aging in place and independent living. However, the revised regulations do not reflect other recommendations to support older adults submitted by LeadingAge NY.

1 month ago

Housing

HUD Announces HOTMA Delay to 2026 for Multifamily Housing

The latest HUD Notice officially delays the HOTMA compliance date by six months, until Jan. 1, 2026.

4 months ago

Housing

LeadingAge NY Summary of One-House Budget Bills

LeadingAge NY provides a high-level summary of one-house bills, each of which contains investments and actions that respond to many LeadingAge NY priorities.

5 months ago

Housing

Save the Date: The LeadingAge NY Housing Professionals Conference Returns to Syracuse May 5th-6th!

Join us for an exciting lineup of expert speakers and the latest content on issues affecting affordable senior housing providers and their residents.

7 months ago

Housing

Support Resident Assistants in Affordable Senior Housing!

Urge Governor Hochul to support funding for Resident Assistants in affordable independent senior housing. Send a letter to the Governor TODAY, and share these additional advocacy materials with your residents!

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Federal Budget Bill Passed and Signed into Law

The bill cuts Medicaid funding and health insurance access, imposing burdensome and costly changes that are likely to impact NY’s long-term care, aging services, and senior housing providers. LeadingAge members actively worked to improve and ultimately oppose the massive package.

4 days ago

Housing

Trump Administration Terminates TPS for Honduras and Nicaragua

DHS has announced the termination of the TPS designations for Honduras and Nicaragua, which were set to expire on July 5th. The Honduras notification and the Nicaragua notification will be formally published in the Federal Register on July 8th, and in both cases the notice states that the termination will be effective 60 days following that publication date.

5 days ago

Housing

NY Unveils Master Plan for Aging Final Report

NYS released its highly anticipated MPA final report, a comprehensive document intended to lay the groundwork for addressing the needs of older adults and individuals with disabilities.

11 days ago

Housing

Reminder: ESSHI RFP Deadline for Supportive Housing Funding Is July 15th

The ESSHI program provides funding to operate permanent supportive, affordable housing units with access to and availability of services for eligible populations, including certain older adults.

11 days ago

Housing

LeadingAge Opposes HUD Effort to Rescind Affirmative Fair Housing Rules

Despite opposition from many housing stakeholders, LeadingAge expects that HUD will move forward with the proposal; however, the association and its membership stand ready to work with HUD to continue affirmative fair housing outreach to households about housing opportunities.

4 days ago

Housing

2025 LeadingAge NY Legislative Bill Summary

The NYS Legislature completed its work on June 17, 2025, marking the end of another busy and productive legislative session. LeadingAge NY provides a comprehensive summary of bills passed by the Legislature in 2025 and priority bills that failed to advance. In addition, members are encouraged to continue to connect with elected officials in the district over the summer.

10 days ago

Housing

COVID Paid Leave to End

The requirement expires on July 31, 2025.

11 days ago

Housing

Take Action to Support HUD Funding

LeadingAge’s easy-to-use action alerts and resources can help you and your residents support strong HUD funding, oppose cuts to housing programs for older adults, and put older adults’ and providers’ concerns front and center for your lawmakers during on-site visits.

11 days ago
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  • Urge Congress to Oppose Budget Reconciliation Bill

    The Senate has passed a budget bill that would cut at least $800 billion in federal funding from the Medicaid program (the largest cut in American history). The bill would deeply harm older adults and the mission-driven, nonprofit providers who serve them, particularly in NY. Please click here to read more and urge Congress to reject the proposed budget bill!