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NYSERDA Allocates $6 Million to Extend Current Solar Incentives Under NY-Sun Program

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) today announced the reallocation of more than $6 million in unused funds to extend incentives available for solar projects in certain NY-Sun Solar Megawatt (MW) Block programs.

The Emergency Component of the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) opens on Monday, January...

If you have already received a Regular HEAP benefit for the 2015-2016 HEAP season, you may be eligible for another benefit under the Emergency component of HEAP. Regular component benefits must be exhausted first to be eligible for the heating emergencies component for eligible households.

NYSERDA Seeks Proposals for Power Generation Projects Leading to Cleaner Energy Production and Reductions...

NYSERDA Seeks Proposals for Power Generation Projects Leading to Cleaner Energy Production and Reductions in Greenhouse Gases Demonstrations will advance the Reforming the Energy Vision Strategy to Build a Clean, Resilient and Affordable Energy System for all New Yorkers

Empire State housing market posts highest November sales total since 2009

Closed home sales in New York State jumped 7.1 percent in November 2015 compared to last November, reaching the highest total for the month in six years, according to the housing market report released today by the New York State Association of REALTORS®. Key housing market measures including median sales price and pending sales also grew in November

AFTER HIS URGING, THE SIBLEY BUILDING IN DOWNTOWN ROCHESTER WILL BE AWARDED OVER $40...

Standing at the Sibley Building, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today visited Rochester and announced that he has helped secure $42.5 million in federal New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC) that were needed to greenlight the multi-phase $200 million redevelopment of the Sibley Building into a vibrant downtown hub for photonics spin-offs, high tech businesses, new shops, and tenants.

N.Y. POWER AUTHORITY TRUSTEES APPROVE 2016 OPERATING BUDGET

The New York Power Authority Board of Trustees has approved a budget for the 2016 fiscal year that enables the nation’s largest state-owned utility to bolster its profile in renewable energy and upgrade its electricity infrastructure while working through the challenges presented by lower energy prices.

Higgins Says Solar Tax Credit is Big Win for Western New York

Standing outside of SolarCity’s new solar panel manufacturing site currently under construction in Buffalo, Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) discussed the recently approved extension of the Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) and the impact it will have on Western New York

COMPTROLLER STRINGER AUDIT: DEPARTMENT OF HOMELESS SERVICES PLACES FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN IN SHELTERS WITH...

The New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS) places homeless families with children in shelters plagued by rodents, mold, peeling paint, and broken windows, according to an audit released today by New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer.

Local Officials Urge NYS Action on Huntley Power Station

Local officials from Erie County, the Town of Tonawanda, the Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District, and the Erie County Industrial Development Agency (“ECIDA”) gathered today to discuss their efforts concerning the potential closure of the Huntley Generating Station (“Huntley”) in the Town of Tonawanda. In August 2015 Huntley owner-operator NRG Energy announced that on March 1, 2016, the Princeton, NJ-based company would shutter the plant, resulting in the layoff of approximately 70 employees and the likely loss of revenue to local taxing jurisdictions of over $6 million annually
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Rep. Zeldin Announces Win for Long Island Land and Water Conservation

Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, C—NY-1), today announced that the House of Representatives passed legislation (H.R. 2029) which includes language establishing a permanent tax deduction for East End conservation easements

County Legislature Adopts 2016 Property Tax Levy Larger Property Tax Reduction than Anticipated...

The Dutchess County Legislature completed the 2016 county budget process last night with the adoption of the 2016 County Property Tax Levy. The final adjusted county property tax levy for 2016 is down more than $1.5 million dollars from the 2015 county property tax levy. This is a larger tax levy reduction than originally anticipated and will result in an even greater property tax rate reduction for taxpayers in 2016.

NYCEDC President Torres-Springer, Borough President Adams, Council Member Cumbo And Community Leaders Announce 500,000...

New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and Bedford Courts LLC, a joint venture of Brooklyn-based developers BFC Partners and Slate Property Group, in partnership with Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams, Council Member Laurie A. Cumbo, and community leaders, today announced an approximately 500,000 square foot mixed-use development at the Bedford Union Armory, bringing hundreds of units of housing, a multi-sport recreational facility, community event space, office space and commercial space to Crown Heights, Brooklyn.

A.G. Schneiderman Announces 360 Day Jail Sentence For Fraudulent Western New York Home Improvement...

ttorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced that Justice John F. O’Donnell sentenced George Anna, a Western New York home improvement contractor, to 360 days in jail. In 2012, the Attorney General obtained a court order barring Anna from the home improvement business unless he first posted a $100,000 performance bond. In the 2012 case, the Attorney General proved that, time and time again, Anna took money from consumers and failed to provide the home improvement services for which he had been paid

An historic agreement with NYCLU follows two years of negotiations

Governor Cuomo announced a groundbreaking agreement which will transform the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision’s use of Special Housing Units in New York State. Since May 2013, the Governor’s Office and DOCCS have been negotiating with the New York Civil Liberties Union to settle impact litigation filed in Federal District Court, Southern District of New York, and reform the State’s current discipline practices and policies.

Higgins Says Federal Budget Package that Includes Solar Tax Credit and Medical Research Funding...

Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced details of a federal tax credit and funding package, set for consideration by the House of Representatives this week, which includes provisions to bolster Western New York’s position as a leader in biomedical and solar industries.

SCHUMER: HERKIMER’S CRUMBLING GLORY DAYS BUILDING HAS FINALLY BEEN DEMOLISHED, BUT VILLAGE LACKS RESOURCES...

After The Demolition Of Herkimer’s Old Glory Days Building, Village Has Followed Proper Procedures to Contain Site, But Removing Potentially Contaminated Rubble Is A Technical & Financial Challenge For Small Village

COMPTROLLER STRINGER AUDIT: NYCHA WOEFULLY UNPREPARED FOR NEXT MAJOR EMERGENCY

The New York City Housing Authority’s (NYCHA) current emergency preparedness and disaster recovery plans would leave more than 400,000 public housing tenants at extreme risk in the event of a crisis, according to a new audit released today by New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer. The audit found alarming deficiencies in NYCHA’s plans to assist tenants with disabilities, disaster trainings and drills, emergency staffing policies, reporting systems, and generator inventory management

Coalition for the Homeless Responds to NYC Review of Homeless Service Agencies

NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio’s office announced today a review of all the city’s homeless service agencies. In response, the Coalition for the Homeless issued this statement from President & CEO Mary Brosnahan

NYCHA WOEFULLY UNPREPARED FOR NEXT MAJOR EMERGENCY

The New York City Housing Authority’s (NYCHA) current emergency preparedness and disaster recovery plans would leave more than 400,000 public housing tenants at extreme risk in the event of a crisis, according to a new audit released today by New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer. The audit found alarming deficiencies in NYCHA’s plans to assist tenants with disabilities, disaster trainings and drills, emergency staffing policies, reporting systems, and generator inventory management.

NEW YORK POWER AUTHORITY TRUSTEES TO MEET DECEMBER 17

The New York Power Authority (NYPA) Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on Thursday, December 17 at approximately 9:30 a.m., at NYPA’s administrative office building, at 123 Main Street, White Plains, New York in the 16th Floor Board Room

HPD, HUD, AND ELECTED OFFICIALS JOIN CYPRESS HILLS LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO CELEBRATE THE...

The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), U.S. Department of Homes and Urban Development (HUD), Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez, New York State Assembly Member Erik Martin Dilan, New York State Senator Martin Malave Dilan, and New York City Council Member Rafael Espinal, join Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation, Inc. and development partners to celebrate the start of construction on Cypress Senior Housing Residences.

NYSDEC & NYSDOH Statement Regarding Formaldehyde Levels at the North River Wastewater Pollution Control...

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) and New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) have concluded that there is no immediate risk to public health based on the air quality monitoring results obtained this week that exceeded the state's short-term air guidance value for formaldehyde. To verify samples taken by New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), NYSDEC took air samples at the base of the emissions stack at the North River Wastewater Pollution Control Plant.

NYCEDC Announces Major Steps Forward in E125 Development, Bringing 1,000 Residential Units And Hundreds...

New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and New York City Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) today announced major steps forward in the East 125 Street Development (E125), a catalytic mixed-use redevelopment that will anchor NYCEDC’s efforts to create jobs and economic opportunity in East Harlem. The redevelopment will bring much-needed affordable housing, retail space, commercial space and public open space to the neighborhood

Tonko Pushes for Solar Tax Credits in Year-End Budge

Congressman Paul Tonko (NY-20) this week continued his campaign to advance renewable sources of energy in asking Speaker of the House Paul Ryan and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi to include in a year-end tax extender package key priorities related to the Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)

Storm Recovery in Tioga County Continues With Groundbreaking of 62 Affordable Senior Housing Units

New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) and its partners today announced the groundbreaking of the $12.5 million Owego Village Gardens Apartment in Tioga County, a 62-unit rental complex for persons aged 55 and older in an area where more than 2,300 rental and owner-occupied units were damaged by the combined impact of Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee in 2011.