Albany, NY - May 6, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — For the first time in the agency's history, the state Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) has developed a Statewide Affordable Housing Needs Study. The report involved an unprecedented effort to reach out and gather first-hand information from local leaders and housing professionals who best understand the housing and community development needs of their own communities.

Albany, NY - May 6, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Governor David A. Paterson today announced the availability of $35 million in Downstate Regional Blueprint Fund grants to finance business investment, infrastructure upgrades and downtown redevelopment that will advance New York’s economic vitality.

Hello Living’s Newest Condominium Building opens on May 7 with Japanese Art Exhibition. Developer To Offer First Five Buyers $3000 Designer Discount. Brooklyn, NY - May 5, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — On Thursday, May 7th, 2009, Triumph Property Group will open ISHI, an eight story, 36-unit loft-like, Asian-inspired condominium property. Located at 542 St. Marks Avenue in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, the building is part of developer Eli Karp’s state-of-the-art Hello Living project. A grand-opening reception will take place at the building from 6:00pm to 10:00pm.

New York, NY - May 4, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Port Authority today released a report detailing the progress it has made through the first quarter of 2009 to achieve rebuilding milestones at the World Trade Center site and looking ahead to milestones for the second quarter.

Syracuse, NY - April 30, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The construction of new housing on the near East Side has officially begun, as Housing Visions breaks ground on its 28 unit housing development. Loguen Homes is a continuation of the revitalization efforts undertaken by Housing Visions.

New York, NY - May 3, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg today announced community development projects and programs that will benefit from more than $48 million of federal stimulus funding received under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), signed by President Obama in February.

New York, NY - April 28, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — CPower (www.cpowered.com), a leading energy management firm, today announced the closing of its Series B round of financing. This $10.68 million investment was led by a new investor in the company, Mayfield Fund, as well as returning investors, including Bessemer Venture Partners, Expansion Capital Partners, Schneider Electric Ventures, New York City Investment Fund and Consensus Business Group.

New York, NY - April 26, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan and members of the New York Congressional Delegation today announced selections for New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) projects that will benefit from $423 million of federal stimulus funding received under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), which was signed by President Obama in February.

New York, NY - April 27, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — SL Green Realty Corp. (NYSE: SLG) announced today the completion of $40 million of building re-development improvements at three of its signature office properties, 711 Third Avenue, 810 Seventh Avenue in Manhattan, and 16 Court Street in Brooklyn. Each property has undergone a comprehensive re-positioning which includes capital improvements featuring unique designs reflective of each building.

Albany, NY - April 22, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, Assembly Housing Committee Chair Vito J. Lopez and Assembly Mitchell-Lama Housing Subcommittee Chair Jonathan L. Bing today announced the passage of a legislative package to preserve thousands of affordable apartments units by strengthening the Mitchell-Lama program.

Albany, NY - April 22, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Commissioner VanAmerongen was on hand recently to break ground on Prospect Hill Homes, a quality...

NEW YORK, NY - April 21, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The New York City Housing Development Corporation (HDC) Board of Directors today welcomed NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development Commissioner Rafael E. Cestero as the new HDC Board Chairman and at the meeting approved the nation’s first “recycled” bonds for affordable housing projects in the Bronx and Staten Island.

Albany, NY - April 16, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — On April 7, Commissioner Deborah VanAmerongen, DHCR staff, and Michael Skrebutenas, Deputy Secretary for Economic Development and Housing, joined Omni Housing Development, LLC, The Wesley Community, and Saratoga Springs Mayor Scott Johnson to break ground on the $18 million rehabilitation of Embury Apartments.

Joe Martino, NY - April 15, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Diamond Blade Dealer, a leading wholesaler of diamond blades and related masonry supplies, is pleased to announce the launch of their new website. The re-designed website aims to provide a better customer experience while maintaining the low prices the company is known for.

New York, NY - April 7, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) today announced two separate Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) for firms to provide construction management services and design services for the $150 million Willets Point Offsite Infrastructure Project, which will connect the 62-acre development site to existing transportation, water and sewage facilities.

NEW YORK, NY - April 07, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Empire State Building is “going green,” profitably. Today Jones Lang LaSalle and its program partners unveiled a landmark energy sustainability program for the iconic property that will reduce the Empire State Building’s energy use and greenhouse gas emissions by up to 38 percent. Once completed, the building is expected to achieve an ENERGY STAR score of 90, placing it in the top 10 percent of efficiency for Class A buildings, a major feat for a pre-war property. In addition, the Empire State Building will pursue LEED Gold building certification.

Albany, NY - April 6, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Governor David A. Paterson today announced $253 million in affordable housing grants coming to New York...

Albany, NY - April 1, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver and Ways and Means Committee Chair Herman D. Farrell, Jr. today announced that the SFY 2009-2010 budget includes $502 million for the Public Housing Capital Fund to rehabilitate, modernize and develop public housing as well as $141 million for the Homelessness Prevention Program to fund homelessness prevention services on a county-by-county and statewide basis.Silver and Farrell said the state budget restores $48.5 million in critical funds to programs that help community-based organizations preserve and restore housing in depressed areas.

New York, NY - March 30, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Today on Public Advocate's Corner, Betsy Gotbaum called on the city to take immediate action on a stretch of abandoned railroad tracks that has turned into a swamp in the South Bronx.

New York, NY - March 30, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg commended the New York City Council today for its approval of the City’s development plans at Hunters Point South and Willets Point in Queens.

ALBANY, NY - March 19, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — A new Upstate Equity Fund that will encourage private sector investment in affordable housing projects throughout Upstate New York was announced today by Deborah VanAmerongen, commissioner of the state Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR). The new funding source was developed by DHCR together with the New York State Association for Affordable Housing (NYSAFAH) and other partners in the development community.

Albany, NY - March 13, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — DHCR's Executive Deputy Commissioner Brian Lawlor was on hand recently to help launch the construction of a new $15 million, 66-unit affordable housing development for senior citizens in the town of Ulster

CPC, ENPHRONT Veteran Services and Inner City Development Open Seven 3-story Row Houses for Formerly Homeless Veterans; Educational, Job Training and Recreational Programs Offered On-Site

NEW YORK, NY - March 4, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The board of the New York State Housing Finance Agency (HFA) today approved $21.5 million in financing to renovate two low-income rental housing projects in Brooklyn with 160 units reserved for senior citizens and the disabled

Albany, NY - February 18, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The State Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) has released a report describing the affordable housing needs of the Mohawk Valley Region, which includes Fulton, Hamilton, Herkimer, Montgomery, Oneida and Schoharie Counties.