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nyfaithhousing.bsky.social @nyfaithhousing.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

NYC's Black families are leaving due to soaring housing costs. Pastor David K. Brawley's building efforts in Brooklyn exemplify the need for the #FaithBasedAffordableHousingAct to empower churches to build homes and keep communities vibrant! Read Here: www.nytimes.com/2025/06/03/n...

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Black Families Are Leaving New York. Can a Pastor’s Plan End the Exodus?

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nyfaithhousing.bsky.social @nyfaithhousing.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

NY's housing crisis needs solutions! Habitat for Humanity of NYS supports the Faith-Based Affordable Housing Act, empowering faith communities to build much-needed affordable homes on their own land. #FBAHA Read more: www.syracuse.com/opinion/2025...

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Why Habitat for Humanity Supports Faith-Based Affordable Housing Act (Guest Opinion by Michael Barrett)

Bill would allow churches to build housing on their land, a "powerful alignment of mission and opportunity" to attack the state's affordable housing crisis, writes nonprofit leader.

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Open New York @opennewyork.org · 30/05/2025

Why start with Westchester? It’s becoming a center of pro-housing action north of NYC. Just last week, we held an event with County Exec. Ken Jenkins and Maj. Leader Tyrae Woodson-Samuels to support @nyfaithhousing.bsky.social. bsky.app/profile/open...

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nyfaithhousing.bsky.social @nyfaithhousing.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

Bishop Hector A. Burgos-Núñez: Western New York is facing a housing crisis, and with the Faith-Based Affordable Housing Act, Churches would be able to continue serving their communities by creating more homes. Read more: buffalonews.com/opinion/arti...

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Another Voice: Faith-based affordable housing can help Western New York thrive

The Faith-Based Affordable Housing Act would not only address a critical need but also ensure the long-term sustainability of our community outreach.

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nyfaithhousing.bsky.social @nyfaithhousing.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

Yesterday, faith leaders, housing advocates, and community leaders gathered to rally in support of the Faith-Based Affordable Housing Act at Delfino Park in White Plains. We had a great turnout of folks passionate about creating more affordable homes! #FBAHA #NYHousing

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nyfaithhousing.bsky.social @nyfaithhousing.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

TODAY: Join us for a faith walk in White Plains, NY at Delfino Park in support of the Faith-Based Affordable Housing Act! Westchester County’s families need more affordable housing, and now is the time to act.

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nyfaithhousing.bsky.social @nyfaithhousing.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

📷Next Tuesday, join us for a faith walk and rally in Westchester in support of the Faith-Based Affordable Housing Act! RSVP using the link below: tinyurl.com/5dnf2zs4

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nyfaithhousing.bsky.social @nyfaithhousing.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Spectrum News: lawmakers say now is the time to be vocal for #FaithBasedAffordableHousing support! Supporters need to keep pressure on Albany to address the housing shortage. spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-...

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Lawmakers to advocates: 'Be vocal' in final weeks of session

There's about a month of session remaining.

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nyfaithhousing.bsky.social @nyfaithhousing.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

New York's housing crisis demands action, not just for social good, but for our economy's health. The Faith-Based Affordable Housing Act offers a powerful solution: leveraging underused land to build affordable homes and lower the cost of living.

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nyfaithhousing.bsky.social @nyfaithhousing.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

The State Budget has passed – but it’s not doing enough to address the housing crisis hurting New Yorkers. See below for @opennewyork.org's analysis of where things stand, and how Faith-Based Affordable Housing is a critical solution.

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nyfaithhousing.bsky.social @nyfaithhousing.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

The state budget is likely to be finalized soon, but we need YOUR support to make Albany passes the Faith-Based Affordable Housing Act before the end of session. Learn more about how you can get involved using the link below! nyfaithhousing.org

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Put Faith in Housing NY — Faith-Based Affordable Housing Act (S3397 / A3647)

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nyfaithhousing.bsky.social @nyfaithhousing.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

Want to learn more about what the Faith-Based Affordable Housing Act would look like? Check out this recent podcast episode from @vitalcitynyc.bsky.social featuring @opennewyork.org Director @annemariegray.bsky.social, where she discusses how it can transform New York for the better.

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Vital City | More Homes for More New Yorkers

Tune into Vital City's latest podcast, in which Open New York Executive Director Annemarie Gray discusses New York's housing crisis

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nyfaithhousing.bsky.social @nyfaithhousing.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

The Faith-Based Affordable Housing Act would create housing for as many as 180,000 people across New York. This legislation would create a little more housing everywhere, addressing our severe housing shortage. Want to support? Learn more: nyfaithhousing.org

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Put Faith in Housing NY — Faith-Based Affordable Housing Act (S3397 / A3647)

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nyfaithhousing.bsky.social @nyfaithhousing.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

New York continues to face skyrocketing housing costs – losing working-class residents in the process. Our state deserves better – it’s time for our representatives to pass the #FaithBasedAffordableHousingAct.

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nyfaithhousing.bsky.social @nyfaithhousing.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

It’s time to face the facts: housing has become too expensive in New York. Tell your legislators: the Faith-Based Affordable Housing Act can fix our housing shortage! Want to support? Learn more: nyfaithhousing.org

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Put Faith in Housing NY — Faith-Based Affordable Housing Act (S3397 / A3647)

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nyfaithhousing.bsky.social @nyfaithhousing.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

@agounardes.bsky.social said it best: “Democrats face a simple truth: Without decisive action on housing, New York will continue losing residents, power, and most of all, federal funding.” Read more in his op-ed in City and State: t.co/NuRAw4Iufa

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https://www.cityandstateny.com/opinion/2025/03/opinion-when-residents-leave-power-follows/404011/

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nyfaithhousing.bsky.social @nyfaithhousing.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Albany is finally closing the deal on a state budget – but there’s more work to do! We need to pass the Faith-Based Affordable Housing Act before the end of session. Learn more here: nyfaithhousing.org

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Put Faith in Housing NY — Faith-Based Affordable Housing Act (S3397 / A3647)

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nyfaithhousing.bsky.social @nyfaithhousing.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

“You could, if this bill passes, build over 60,000 units of affordable housing and be able to reinvest back in [religious organizations’] ministries” - Rev. Dustin Longmire. Read about the Faith-Based Affordable Housing Act in this powerful @gothamist.com article: gothamist.com/news/church-...

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Yes in God’s backyard? Churches push to skirt zoning laws and build more housing

Leaders of faith-based institutions are backing a bill that would give them a pass from local regulations that make it hard to build.

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nyfaithhousing.bsky.social @nyfaithhousing.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

ICMYI - On Monday, the @furmancenter.bsky.social held a panel on the #FaithBasedAffordableHousingAct. Read the thread below to hear from Open NY Executive Director @annemariegray.bsky.social, @agounardes.bsky.social, and others!

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nyfaithhousing.bsky.social @nyfaithhousing.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

Addressing New York's housing crisis isn't just a social imperative, it's an economic one. The Faith-Based Affordable Housing Act can unlock underutilized land for development, creating jobs and driving down the cost of living.

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nyfaithhousing.bsky.social @nyfaithhousing.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

ICYMI: Assembly Member Brian Cunningham wrote an op-ed this week on why “draconian” zoning laws that keep housing costs sky high must be undone – and how the Faith-Based Affordable Housing Act can be the solution. Read more: citylimits.org/opinion-fait...

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Opinion: Faith-Based Housing Will Help Our Communities Thrive - City Limits

The Faith-Based Affordable Housing act would allow religious organizations to develop underused property as affordable housing.

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nyfaithhousing.bsky.social @nyfaithhousing.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

The cost of living in NY is unsustainable for many. The Faith-Based Affordable Housing Act empowers faith organizations to utilize their land to create affordable housing options. Let's build a more affordable future together. More info: nyfaithhousing.org

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Put Faith in Housing NY — Faith-Based Affordable Housing Act (S3397 / A3647)

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nyfaithhousing.bsky.social @nyfaithhousing.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

Great service yesterday from Rev. Dustin Longmire in Rotterdam, featuring a candle light ceremony, community prayers, and musical performances. Thanks to all who came out to support faith housing!

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nyfaithhousing.bsky.social @nyfaithhousing.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

We had a great turnout yesterday at the Faith Walk. Thanks to all who came out to support the Faith-Based Affordable Housing Act! Learn more about the act here: nyfaithhousing.org

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nyfaithhousing.bsky.social @nyfaithhousing.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Tomorrow, Wednesday, April 9 at 12:00pm, join us for a walk/rally in the Bronx to support the Faith-Based Affordable Housing Act and join the fight for housing justice! RSVP HERE: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Faith Walk for Affordable Housing

Calling ALL Faith Leaders! Let's amplify our collective voice in support of the Faith-Based Affordable Housing Act https://nyfaithhousing.org/ and galvanize action towards a New York State where safe ...

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nyfaithhousing.bsky.social @nyfaithhousing.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

ICYMI: @trinitychurchnyc.bsky.social Chief Philanthropy Officer Bea de la Torre and State Senator @agounardes.bsky.social wrote an op-ed in the Buffalo News on how the Faith-Based Affordable Housing Act can help fix New York’s housing crisis. Read more: buffalonews.com/opinion/hous...

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Another Voice: Houses of worship can address housing crisis

New York is facing a severe housing crisis, yet our houses of worship are being blocked from helping.

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nyfaithhousing.bsky.social @nyfaithhousing.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Every day, New York loses more and more residents to states with cheaper housing. If we want to stem the tide of population loss, we need tangible, easy solutions – like the Faith-Based Affordable Housing Act. Learn more: nyfaithhousing.org

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Put Faith in Housing NY — Faith-Based Affordable Housing Act (S3397 / A3647)

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nyfaithhousing.bsky.social @nyfaithhousing.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

As CBS6 Albany reported earlier this year, an overwhelming majority of New Yorkers support the Faith-Based Affordable Housing Act as a commonsense solution to our state’s housing crisis. cbs6albany.com/news/local/n...

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New Yorkers overwhelmingly support Faith-Based Affordable Housing Act

A recent poll indicates that a significant majority of New Yorkers back the Faith-Based Affordable Housing Act, highlighting a widespread acknowledgment of the

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nyfaithhousing.bsky.social @nyfaithhousing.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Next Wednesday, join us for a walk and rally in the Bronx in support of the Faith-Based Affordable Housing Act and fixing our housing crisis! RSVP using the QR link below:

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nyfaithhousing.bsky.social @nyfaithhousing.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Housing shouldn’t be this expensive! Time and time again, it has been shown that we cannot drive down the cost of living without building more housing—and the Faith-Based Affordable Housing Act can help do just that. Want to support? Learn more: nyfaithhousing.org

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Put Faith in Housing NY — Faith-Based Affordable Housing Act (S3397 / A3647)

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nyfaithhousing.bsky.social @nyfaithhousing.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Recent polling shows that 74% of New Yorkers are in support of the #FaithBasedAffordableHousingAct. Do you support creating more housing to drive down the cost of living? Learn more: nyfaithhousing.org

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Put Faith in Housing NY — Faith-Based Affordable Housing Act (S3397 / A3647)

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nyfaithhousing.bsky.social @nyfaithhousing.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

@agounardes.bsky.social's op-ed in City & State NY summarizes why the Faith-Based Affordable Housing Act needs to pass -- without it, the cost of living will continue to rise in New York, and residents will leave for other, more affordable places. Read more: www.cityandstateny.com/opinion/2025...

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Opinion: When residents leave, power follows

The electoral consequences of not addressing New York’s housing crisis.

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nyfaithhousing.bsky.social @nyfaithhousing.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Care about affordable housing? Join us for a walk and rally on Wednesday, April 9 in the Bronx in support of the Faith-Based Affordable Housing Act! RSVP using the QR link below. #affordablehousing

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nyfaithhousing.bsky.social @nyfaithhousing.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

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Put Faith in Housing NY — Faith-Based Affordable Housing Act (S3397 / A3647)

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nyfaithhousing.bsky.social @nyfaithhousing.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Scripture tells us to “share your bread with the hungry and bring the homeless poor into your house” (Isaiah 58:7). Too many of our neighbors are homeless – New Yorkers need the #FaithBasedAffordableHousingAct so that houses of worship can build housing across the state.

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nyfaithhousing.bsky.social @nyfaithhousing.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

New York continues to lose working-class residents because of the housing crisis. We deserve better – it’s time for our representatives to pass the #FaithBasedAffordableHousingAct!

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nyfaithhousing.bsky.social @nyfaithhousing.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Lead Assembly sponsor of the FbAHA Brian Cunningham says from Brooklyn to Buffalo, New Yorkers are struggling with housing - let’s pass Faith Housing now!

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nyfaithhousing.bsky.social @nyfaithhousing.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Assembly Housing Chair Linda Rosenthal and Senate Housing Chair Brian Kavanagh are here to show their support for the Faith Based Affordable Housing Act! @lindabrosenthal.bsky.social

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nyfaithhousing.bsky.social @nyfaithhousing.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Rev. Dustin Longmire of Messiah Lutheran Church in Rotterdam, NY says - put faith in NY Housing. His church tried to develop affordable housing for community members, but couldn’t because of current state law.

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nyfaithhousing.bsky.social @nyfaithhousing.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Sen. Gounardes asks, are we praying for the end of the housing crisis? We should not have to pray. Our laws should allow us to build housing so that we can stay in our communities. @agounardes.bsky.social

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nyfaithhousing.bsky.social @nyfaithhousing.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Dr. Xellex Rivera, Chief Program Officer, Housing Solutions of New York, kicks off the rally and reiterates that housing is a human right!

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nyfaithhousing.bsky.social @nyfaithhousing.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

🎤 LIVE from Albany! The crowd is growing at the Million Dollar Staircase to rally for the #FaithBasedAffordableHousingAct, to allow land owned by faith-based institutions for affordable housing! 🏠✊

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nyfaithhousing.bsky.social @nyfaithhousing.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Today’s the day! At noon, join faith leaders, elected officials, and advocates at the NY State Capitol to support the #FaithBasedAffordableHousingAct! This legislation would create 60,000 new homes for NY families. Learn more: nyfaithhousing.org

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