Albany, NY-- Senator Jim Tedisco (R,C-Ballston Lake) today announced that Governor Kathy Hochul has signed into law bi-partisan legislation he sponsored to address the affordable housing crisis and build new senior supportive housing in the town of Wilton for veterans in need.

Tedisco’s legislation (S.7139/A.7312) enables the transfer of 15 acres of state land along Northern Pines Road in the town of Wilton to the Veterans and Community Housing Coalition to build 12 new housing units with the possibility of future expansion if funding becomes available.

The home will serve veterans with physical and mental health needs by providing supportive housing services such as 24-hour staffing, personalized care plans, transportation to medical appointments, medication assistance, help with bathing and dressing, and other personal hygiene activities, housekeeping, meal preparation, social activities and peer-to-peer support.

Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner (D-Round Lake) sponsored the bill in the Assembly.

“Many of our veterans who heroically served our country with dedication and honor have service-related injuries and mental health-related challenges that are long lasting and permanent. No veteran who put their very life on the line for our freedom and liberty should ever be forced into a situation where they are homeless or can’t afford a place to live. I thank the Governor for signing this bill into law and I was pleased to work in a bi-partisan fashion with Assemblywoman Woerner to pass this legislation to ensure our veterans who need help have a supportive place to call home,” said Senator Jim Tedisco.