ELLENVILLE - A 42-unit expansion of the senior housing development located next to Ellenville Regional Hospital is expected to begin construction in September.

The housing will be built by Warwick Properties, Inc., run by Jonah Mandelbaum.

To accomplish the expansion, Warwick Properties will purchase land from the hospital.

Residents of the housing often use the medical care provided by the doctors associated with the hospital, and when hospital services are needed, they also have access to the hospital.

“This is a win/win for the Ellenville community.  It provides more funding for the Ellenville Hospital and high quality, affordable housing for area seniors,” said Senator John Bonacic of Mount Hope.

The expansion is possible because of an award of tax credits made by the New York State Division of Housing.  Last year, a 57 unit development next to the hospital opened.  That development is fully occupied and there is already a waiting list of 100 people for any vacancies or newly built apartments.

“We need to keep community hospitals like Ellenville open and strong.  Ellenville Hospital’s new emergency room, modern technology, and most importantly their great staff have turned this hospital around and made it a success story in terms of healthcare and community service,” Bonacic said.