Both Senate and Assembly seemed receptive to the budget and program needs of rural areas of New York in the Q&A during the 2.1.16 joint legislative hearing on the Executive Budget. Even before Advocates testimony was presented, mention was made of the need to address funding for smaller scale rental units, replacement of deteriorated mobile homes, adding rental housing with Main Street revitalization and more funding addressing home ownership through the AHC program. Advocates testimony Budget Testimony 2_1_2016-2