NYSAFAH Statement on Block by Block Housing Plan NEW YORK, NY (May 26, 2026) – The New York State Association for Affordable Housing (NYSAFAH) President and CEO Carlina Rivera released the following statement commending Mayor Zohran Mamdani for advancing a comprehensive housing plan that recognizes the urgent need to accelerate production, preserve affordable and supportive housing, and strengthen long-term housing stability for New Yorkers: “At a time when rising costs, aging buildings, and growing service needs continue to strain affordable housing providers, the Administration’s focus on speeding up approvals, expanding preservation tools, and making significant capital investments is a meaningful step toward addressing the scale of the crisis. “We are particularly encouraged by the transformation of

NYSAFAH President and CEO Carlina Rivera’s statement on Council Speaker Julie Menin’s proposal to build affordable housing above three aging libraries in conjunction with their modernization

NYSAFAH Statement on End of Emergency Housing Voucher Program NEW YORK, NY (June 17, 2026) – New York State Association for Affordable Housing President and CEO Carlina Rivera released the following statement in reaction to the looming end of the Emergency Housing Voucher Program: “The final federal Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) funding allocation is projected to support existing NYCHA households only through November 2026, leaving approximately 5,200 families facing uncertainty and the potential risk of homelessness. This is unacceptable. “We appreciate NYCHA’s commitment to exploring all available funding options and believe it is critical for the City, NYCHA, housing providers, and advocates to work together to develop a solution