U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $137,360 in federal funding for the Ithaca Housing Authority in Tompkins County. The funding was allocated through the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) program.

Governor Cuomo announced that New York State Homes and Community Renewal has awarded nearly $11.3 million in funding for the construction of three affordable housing developments across New York. Together, these shovel-ready projects will create a total of 133 new apartments for low- to moderate-income households in Monroe, Tompkins and Westchester Counties.

U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today urged the Department of Interior (DOI) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) to fast track the pending land transfer decision – a final hurdle needed to formally establish the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park, in Auburn, NY.

U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $149,500 in federal funds for three municipalities and housing authorities in the Central New York Region. These funds were allocated through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Family Self Sufficiency (FSS) program. The FSS program assists local social services agencies, community colleges, businesses and other local organizations in providing education and job training in order to help those participating in HUD’s housing voucher program and living in public housing gain marketable job skills.

U.S. Representative Kathleen Rice and NYS Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky today called on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to extend the Interim Mortgage Assistance (IMA) Program beyond 20 months for victims of superstorm Sandy. In a letter to HUD Secretary Julián Castro, Rep. Rice and Assemblyman Kaminsky urged the Secretary to approve a request for an IMA extension made by the New York State Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery in August of this year.

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that the NY Green Bank is one of the leading founders of the first global Green Bank Network, which is being spearheaded by six green banks and two nationally-recognized non-governmental organizations. This network will help accelerate the deployment of more than $40 billion into global clean energy markets and clean energy projects both in New York State and around the world.

U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $241,456 in federal funds for two housing authorities in the Rochester-Finger Lakes Region. These funds were allocated through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Family Self Sufficiency (FSS) program. The FSS program assists local social services agencies, community colleges, businesses and other local organizations in providing education and job training in order to help those participating in HUD’s housing voucher program and living in public housing gain marketable job skills

U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $2,318,695 in federal funds for 16 municipalities and housing authorities in the Capital Region. These funds were allocated through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Family Self Sufficiency (FSS) program. The FSS program assists local social services agencies, community colleges, businesses and other local organizations in providing education and job training in order to help those participating in HUD’s housing voucher program and living in public housing gain marketable job skills.

Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman, New York News Publishers Association, New York Press Association and the New York State Broadcasters Association today announced a joint initiative to crack down on rampant and unlawful advertising of foreclosure rescue scams. Scammers target vulnerable homeowners who are typically in midst of the foreclosure process and are seeking help with mortgage modifications

Governor Cuomo, Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman and Mayor Bill de Blasio announced today that 128 landlords receiving lucrative tax benefits under Section 421-a of the New York Real Property Tax Law are now registering 1,823 market-rate apartments across New York City as rent-stabilized. As a result, affected tenants in all five boroughs will enjoy the protections of rent-stabilized leases on their apartments for the first time

Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) led a coalition of more than 90 members of the House of Representatives in calling for the extension of the Solar Investment Tax Credit and Production Tax Credit as a means to advance economic opportunity and support the growth of clean energy.

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announced a first-of-its kind agreement where a large-scale renewable project supported by NYSERDA’s Main Tier program for large-scale renewables will supply energy directly to a corporation rather than to the wholesale market

As world leaders from over 150 nations gather in Paris to craft a global solution to address climate change, it is disappointing that members of New York's Congressional delegation voted in favor of this measure, which seeks to undermine the single most important step the United States has taken to address climate change in its history. The Congressional Republicans' resolution against the Clean Power Plan is more politics as usual and ignores the resounding success of New York and other states in reducing carbon pollution while supporting economic growth.

Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, and Mayor Bill de Blasio, joined by Commissioner James S. Rubin of  New York State Homes & Community Renewal (“DHCR”)  and Commissioner Vicki Been of the City’s Department of Housing Preservation and Development (“HPD”),  announced today that 128 landlords receiving lucrative tax benefits under Section 421-a of the New York Real Property Tax Law are now registering 1,823 market-rate apartments across New York City as rent-stabilized

The First Lady Of New York City Chirlane McCray, the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark Viverito, New York State Assembly Member Michael A. Blake, and other officials joins Unique People Services, the Community Preservation Corporation (CPC), and development partners to celebrate the start of construction on Lynn’s Place.

After Superstorm Sandy victims faced an extensive, burdensome and fraud-ridden flood insurance claims process, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and U.S. Representative Kathleen rice today announced their push for new bipartisan legislation to require more transparency and accountability from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) so that home and property owners who carry flood insurance policies are better protected in the event of another storm.

At a special meeting Monday morning, the Manhattan Borough Board formally voted to deny its approval to Mayor Bill de Blasio’s Zoning for Quality & Affordability (ZQA) and Mandatory Inclusionary Housing (MIH) Zoning proposals unless a range of outstanding major concerns are addressed.

After Superstorm Sandy victims faced an extensive, burdensome and fraud-ridden flood insurance claims process, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and U.S. Representative Kathleen rice today announced their push for new bipartisan legislation to require more transparency and accountability from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) so that home and property owners who carry flood insurance policies are better protected in the event of another storm.

Deputy Mayor for Housing and Economic Development Alicia Glen, New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and NOT JUST A LABEL (NJAL), the world’s largest global network of contemporary designers and a leading curator of fashion talent, today announced the launch of a temporary retail store at the Waldorf Astoria New York, part of Mayor Bill de Blasio’s ‘Made in NY’ initiative

As colder weather descends on the northeast and homeowners receive shipments of home heating oil, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is urging homeowners to inspect heating fuel oil storage tanks for leaks or spills

Hunter’s Point South is a massive, multi-phase project. The Phase I infrastructure, roadways, and waterfront park was completed by NYCEDC in August 2013, and will support mixed-use developments totaling more than 2,000 housing units.

HPD and the New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS) also launched the 2015-16 capacity building course for M/WBEs in partnership with the New York State Association for Affordable Housing (NYSAFAH), Goldman Sachs Urban Investment Group, Holland & Knight, and Paul, Weiss. Expanding on the success of the inaugural course introduced last year, the new session includes nonprofit developers

Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito and the New York City Housing Authority today unveiled a new mosaic mural honoring Dr. Antonia Pantoja, located on the Corsi Senior Center on East 116th Street in East Harlem. The mural was commissioned by the Dr. Antonia Pantoja Mural Committee and New Yorkers who were inspired by Dr. Pantoja’s lifetime of dedication to the Latino community in New York City and beyond

The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) expired on Sept. 30, 2015. The original 1965 LWCF law authorized offshore oil and gas royalties to be split 60 percent for state purposes and 40 percent for federal purposes.

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the grand opening of the rehabilitated F.W. Woolworth building in Watertown. This historic landmark, which was one of the nation's earliest F.W. Woolworth stores, has been transformed from a downtown eyesore into a vibrant building with 50 units of affordable rental housing and ground-level retail space.