The State of the State emphasized families and affordability, but neglected older adults.

The call, open to LeadingAge members in the HUD Northeast Region, will feature updates from the regional leadership team on staffing and workflows, HOTMA, inspection protocols, and more.

The program would allow more affordable senior housing properties to engage a staff person to help older adults understand and access the resources they need to remain independent. Use our new digital action letter to add your support today!

This afternoon, Governor Hochul presented her SFY 2026-27 Executive Budget Proposal, releasing the budget briefing book entitled “Your Family. Your Future. My Fight” along with accompanying budget bills. LeadingAge NY provides a high-level summary of the proposals relevant for members as we understand them so far.

The letter urges the creation of a State-funded program that would allow more affordable independent senior housing properties to offer on-site, on-request Resident Assistance to help low-income older adults age safely in their home while keeping high-cost health care and long-term care spending in check.

LeadingAge has urged HUD to restart the program and applauds HUD for moving forward to process the critical funding for affordable housing communities in climate-vulnerable areas.