Vote: Committee vote · Housing, Construction And Community Development
Senate Housing, Construction And Community DevelopmentJan 27, 2026Result: passed
(10) (0) (0) (0)
Sponsor · State Senator, District 41 · Democratic/Working Families
Senate bill · S1851 (2025-26)
Establishes a New York Main Street development center in the division of housing and community renewal
Latest action Jan 27, 2026
Summary
Establishes a New York Main Street development center in the division of housing and community renewal.
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Where it stands
Out of committee and scheduled for a vote by the full chamber.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
New York State Senate
Amends the Private Housing Finance Law.
Committee
Housing, Construction And Community Development · New York State Senate
Purpose, from the sponsor's memo
This bill directs the Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) to work in coordination with the Empire State Development Corporation, the Department of State, the Department of Transportation and the Office of Parks and Recreation to develop a "New York Main Street Development Center" within DHCR. The center would be available to provide resources and technical assistance to local governments entities and developers and coordinate development efforts for the revitalization of local main streets throughout New York.
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Recorded votes
Vote: Committee vote · Housing, Construction And Community Development
Senate Housing, Construction And Community DevelopmentJan 27, 2025Result: passed
(11) (0) (0) (0)
Cosponsors
Brian Kavanagh, Lea Webb and 4 more on Agora
- Democratic4
- Republican2
The sponsor's argument
Why Michelle Hinchey says this is needed
The proposed New York Main Street Development Center will coordinate and guide main street downtown revitalization efforts and act as a clearing house for communities looking for assistance with Main Street renewal. Many communities would like to entertain such projects, but are not aware of available resources to attract this type of development. A coordinated approach to downtown revitalization will greatly enhance the quality of life and vitality of communities throughout the state, enable localities to make efficient use of existing infrastructure, and provide a necessary catalyst to attract private sector investment.
This is the sponsor's own case for the bill, quoted from their memorandum. It is not Agora's description of what the bill does.
Full history
- Jan 27, 2026
Reported out of committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
NY Senate
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HOUSING, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
NY Senate
- Jan 27, 2025
Reported out of committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
NY Senate
- Jan 14, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HOUSING, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
NY Senate
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