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State Awards $4.7 Million in Homeless Housing Assistance
March 4, 2010 Posted by OTDA
Albany, NY - March 3, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — The State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) today announced that nearly $4.7 million has been awarded to fund homeless housing and related support services in the cities of Utica and Ithaca.
Public Advocate de Blasio Calls for Changes to City Homeless Policies
January 20, 2010 Posted by New York RealEstateRama
NEW YORK, NY - January 19, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Public Advocate Bill de Blasio today held a press conference with advocates calling for changes to the City’s approach to homelessness.
Rep. Israel Joins with Veterans Leaders to Announce Historic Federal Investment to Help Homeless Veterans
December 24, 2009 Posted by New York RealEstateRama
Bay Shore, NY - December 23, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — On Wednesday, Rep. Steve Israel (D – Huntington) joined the directors of two homeless veterans organizations on Long Island – Frank Amalfitano, President of the United Veterans Beacon House and Gregory Curran, Northport VAMC’s Homeless Veterans Coordinator – to announce the largest federal investment to date to help homeless veterans.
Attorney General Cuomo Announces Interim Court Order Shutting Down All Activities Of The “United Homeless Organization”
December 15, 2009 Posted by New York RealEstateRama
NEW YORK, NY - December 15, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo today announced his office has obtained an interim court order shutting down the New York City-based not-for-profit group United Homeless Organization, Inc. (“UHO”).
Governor Paterson Announces $25 Million In Homeless Housing Capital Grants
December 7, 2009 Posted by Governor David A. Paterson
Albany, NY - December 5, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Governor David A. Paterson today announced that nearly $25 million has been awarded to fund homeless housing projects and related support services throughout the State.
City challenges more New Yorkers than ever before to help with annual count
November 19, 2009 Posted by New York RealEstateRama
New York, NY - November 18, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Department of Homeless Services (DHS) Commissioner Robert V. Hess today announced that the eighth annual Homeless Outreach Population Estimate (HOPE 2010), a survey of individuals living on New York City streets, parks and other public spaces, will be held on the night of Monday, January 25, 2010.
Schumer Announces Federal Grant Will Help Bronx Veterans Group Add 145 Beds For Homeless Veterans
November 18, 2009 Posted by New York RealEstateRama
Washington D.C. - November 17, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Today, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer announced that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has awarded Enphront Veteran Services $347,215 to add 145 beds for homeless veterans in the Bronx.
Schumer: More Than 14,000 Nys Vets Now Homeless — Current Veterans Health And Homeless Programs Starved Of Funding And Cannot Handle New Wave Of Returning Soldiers From Afghanistan And Iraq
November 12, 2009 Posted by New York RealEstateRama
Washington, DC - November 11, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer today said that current federal veteran’s health and homeless prevention programs are starved for funding and cannot handle the massive wave of traumatized veterans forced to live on the streets.
Schumer, Menendez: Nearly 10,000 Nyc Metro Area Vets Now Homeless — Current Veterans Health And Homeless Programs Starved Of Funding And Cannot Handle New Wave Of Returning Soldiers From Afghanistan And Iraq
November 12, 2009 Posted by New York RealEstateRama
Washington, DC - November 11, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Robert Menendez today said that current federal veteran’s health and homeless prevention programs are starved for funding and cannot handle the massive wave of traumatized veterans forced to live on the streets.
OTDA Helps Open Homeless Housing Project in Albany
November 9, 2009 Posted by OTDA
Albany, NY - November 3, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) recently helped Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless open its new Sheridan Hollow Housing project, while recognizing November as Homeless Awareness Month, at an event in Albany.
State Awards Homelessness Prevention Funds
October 23, 2009 Posted by OTDA
Albany, NY - October 22, 2009 - The State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) today announced that it has awarded homelessness prevention grants of more than $1.3 million through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 to Broome County and the City of Troy in Rensselaer County.
Thompson Audit: Dhs Delaying And Denying Eligible Families Housing
October 15, 2009 Posted by Comptroller William C. Thompson
New York, NY - October 15, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — According to an audit released today by New York City Comptroller William C. Thompson Jr., the Department of Homeless Services (DHS) is delaying or denying more than 20 percent of homeless families housing for which they may have been eligible.
Thompson Files Claim Against City Seeking That It Formalize Homeless Services In A Contract
October 15, 2009 Posted by Comptroller William C. Thompson
New York, NY - October 15, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — New York City Comptroller William C. Thompson, Jr. has gone to court to challenge the legality of the City’s recent placement of homeless families at 1564 St. Peter’s Avenue in the Bronx.
Schumer Announces Over $46,000 Coming To Schenectady To Help Homeless Veterans
October 8, 2009 Posted by New York RealEstateRama
Washington, DC - October 7, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Senator Charles Schumer announced today that the Altamont Program, Inc. in Schenectady will receive $46,332 as part of a Department of Veterans Affairs efforts to provide housing and support services to homeless veterans.
Suozzi Announces Grant To Prevent Homelessness In Nassau County
September 24, 2009 Posted by New York RealEstateRama
MINEOLA, NY - September 22, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Nassau County Executive Thomas R. Suozzi today announced that the County has received a grant totaling $6,458,35.00 that will provide rental assistance, housing relocation, and stabilization services for families and individuals during the economic crisis.
