Woerner and Tedisco Pass New Law for Veterans Housing in Wilton

Albany, NY--Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner (D-Round Lake) and Senator Jim Tedisco (R,C-Ballston Lake) today announced that they have passed new bi-partisan legislation in both the state Senate and Assembly to build new senior supportive housing in the town of Wilton for veterans in need.

Woerner and 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.

“Our country’s heroes deserve affordable housing and quality healthcare, and this bill addresses both. I appreciate the Veterans & Community Housing Coalition bringing to me the opportunity to assist them in expanding supportive housing for Veterans in our community. I am grateful for the Office of General Services for facilitating making these state lands available for building needed housing.  And, I thank Senator Tedisco for his partnership in enabling our former military members gain access to the stable housing and comprehensive support services they so critically need,” said Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner. “I remain deeply committed to helping our brave veterans and their families.”

“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 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.

“I want to thank Senator Jim Tedisco and Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner for always taking care of the residents of Wilton and Saratoga County and our veterans who have given their all for the United States of America,” said Wilton Town Supervisor John Lant.

The bill now heads to Governor Kathy Hochul’s desk for her review and signature.