2025 Advocacy
WE NEED YOUR VOICE!
Our New York State Senators and Assembly Members need to know the value of our NPCs and how we faithfully serve our neighborhoods and their people throughout the State.
Funding for the Neighborhood Preservation Program (NPP) is NOT guaranteed. EVERY year, our funding amount is determined through the New York State budget.
Our successful advocacy over the last two years is a testament to the fact that when we come together with a united voice and share our stories and concerns, we can make a difference.
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Senate and Assembly Release One-House Bills,
Advancing NPP Funding as Negotiations Begin
Act now to Secure Funding in the Final Budget!
The Senate and Assembly have released their one-house bills for the 2025-26 New York State budget, restoring critical funding omitted from the Executive Budget. Both houses have included a 6% cost-of-expense increase, bringing Neighborhood Preservation Program (NPP) funding to $18.8 million, and ensuring a $250,000 carve-out for the Coalition — key victories as we head into budget negotiations.
This progress follows weeks of advocacy — meetings, emails, and calls to legislators — to ensure our priorities were reflected in their proposals. Now, as negotiations begin to reconcile the one-house bills with the Governor’s Executive Budget, your continued engagement is crucial to securing this funding in the final budget.
On January 21, 2025, Governor Hochul proposed a $4.8 million reduction to NPP funding, slashing it from $17.63 million to $12.83 million — a 30% cut — while also eliminating the Coalition’s carve-out entirely.
During this critical negotiation phase, we urge you to contact your Senators and Assemblymembers to:
— Express gratitude for restoring NPP funding and including the Coalition’s carve-out
— Urge them to stand firm in budget negotiations to ensure these funding levels remain intact
To make your outreach easier, we’ve prepared everything you need — email and phone scripts, plus a simple district lookup tool — so you can advocate effectively and persuasively.
How to Take Action
Download and Personalize Your Script:
For phone calls, adjust the conversation as needed based on who answers:
For emails, copy the provided text, paste it into your email, and personalize the highlighted sections.
Find Your Legislators:
Use the District Lookup Table to identify your NPC’s legislative districts.
Visit the Senate and Assembly websites to find your Senator(s) and Assemblymember(s). (For Senator(s) search by district number using the “find” command; and for Assemblymember(s) sort by district number to locate your representative.)
Access more Advocacy Resources by visiting the NPCNYS Advocacy Page for additional tools and guidance.
Time is of the essence—act now to protect the Neighborhood Preservation Program!