About Us
Director’s Message
Welcome to the Glens Falls Housing Authority website!
The Glens Falls Housing Authority is one of Northern New York’s premier municipally-based Housing Authority’s. Created in 1966, the Glens Falls Housing Authority continues to provide safe, maintained and affordable housing options to individuals and families in Glens Falls and our surrounding communities. For over 40 years, the Glens Falls Housing Authority has been an industry leader in providing quality housing options for senior citizens and families.
The Housing Authority operates three (3) senior citizen high-rise apartment buildings serving the needs of our senior community. Stichman Towers and Cronin High Rise are located in the heart of beautiful downtown Glens Falls. These two locations combined provide the area with 181 one-bedroom apartments for seniors. Earl Towers, located near the historic Village Park in downtown Hudson Falls provides for an additional 75 , one bedroom senior apartments. Within walking distance of stores, restaurants, health care facilities, public transportation and entertainment venues, these senior centers create an ideal residential environment for independent seniors.
In addition, the Housing Authority provides housing for low-income families at its Larose Garden Apartments. This complex, located in the western residential neighborhoods of Glens Falls, consists of fifty (50) one, two or three bedroom apartments, with rental subsidy available for qualified individuals and families.
The Housing Authority also operates the federally funded Housing Choice Voucher rental subsidy and First Time Homeowners programs. These programs assist low-income individuals and families with rental assistance and first time homeownership throughout Warren County, the Village of Hudson Falls and the Village of South Glens Falls. Presently, over 600 families and/or individuals are served by these programs.
The Glens Falls Housing Authority has received numerous awards and recognitions for outstanding management operations. With our highly qualified staff, having a combined experience of our 100 years in the operation of housing and housing programs, the Glens Falls Housing Authority continues its mission of providing safe, affordable and maintained housing and housing programs.
We hope that you find this website useful. If you have any questions or are in need of housing assistance, please feel free to contact our offices at your convenience. We look forward to being of service to you.
Sincerely,
Cherie Kory
Executive Director
History
The Beginning
Housing Authority established at Larose Gardens. (Purchased partially erected private developer property that was in foreclosure.)
Larose Gardens
Finished construction and began to occupy Larose Gardens.
(50 units /12 – lBR / 24 – 2BR / 14 – 3 BR)
New Building Started
Construction began on Stichman Towers.
Stichman Towers
Finished construction and began to occupy Stichman Towers.
(80 -1 BR, 1- 2BR)
Construction on Cronin
Construction started on Cronin Highrise.
Cronin Highrise
Finished construction and began to occupy Cronin Highrise.
(99 -1BR, 1- 2BR )
Building Earl Towers
Construction on Earl Towers begins.
Earl Towers
Finished construction and began to occupy Earl Towers.
(74-1BR, 1- 2BR)
New Offices Started
A ceremonial groundbreaking was conducted for the Glens Falls Housing Authority new administrative building.
Also operates Housing Choice Vouchers Program serving over 1,000 low income families and homeless individuals throughout Warren County, the Villages of So. Glens Falls, the Village of Hudson Falls and the Village of Whitehall, NY.
Board of Commissioners
The City of Glens Falls Housing Authority Board of Commissioners is currently made up of six active member. The current members of the Board of Commissioners are:
| Name: | Title: | Term (from – to): |
| Bennet Driscoll | Chairman of the Board | 11/1/2023 – 10/31/2028 |
| Yvonne Armstong | Tenant Commissioner | 4/1/2023 – 3/31/2028 |
| Tambrie Alden | Commissioner | 4/1/2023 – 3/31/2028 |
| Lisa Atkins | Commissioner | 4/1/2023 – 3/31/2028 |
| Ernest Gooden | Commissioner | 4/1/2023 – 3/31/2028 |
| Elwood Greene | Commissioner | 4/1/2023 – 3/31/2028 |
| Mark DelSignore | Counsel to the Board |
The role of the Housing Authority’s Commissioners is pivotal. As the Housing Authority’s governing body, the Commissioners collaborate closely with the Executive Director, local officials, and the community. They actively engage with the community, listening to their needs, addressing their concerns, and celebrating their successes. Through their leadership, the Commissioners empower the Housing Authority to provide affordable, safe, and sanitary housing in a sustainable environment.
Our Commissioners play a key role as advocates at local, county, and regional levels of government. They share stories of need, accomplishments, and successes, demonstrating that both the work of the Housing Authority and the housing and community development programs that sustain this work can make a massive difference in the lives of those we serve. Their dedication and advocacy inspire us all to work towards a better future for our community.
Staff of Glens Falls Housing Authority
| Name: | Phone Extension: | Email: |
| Shawn Joseph | ext. 100 | shawnj@glensfallshousingauthority.org |
| Cherie Kory | ext. 101 | cheriekory@glensfallshousingauthority.org |
| Dotti Greene | ext. 102 | dottig@glensfallshousingauthority.org |
| Allison Sullivan | ext. 104 | allisons@glensfallshousingauthority.org |
| Patrick Hayden | ext. 105 | patrickh@glensfallshousingauthority.org |
| Kassandra Porter | ext. 106 | kassandrap@glensfallshousingauthority.org |
| Stephanie Nasr | ext. 107 | stephanien@glensfallshousingauthority.org |
| Caroline Kimmell | ext. 108 | carolinek@glensfallshousingauthority.org |
| Emma Rose | ext. 110 | emmar@glensfallshousingauthority.org |
| Ray Sipowicz | Maintenance Superintendent | rays@glensfallshousingauthority.org |