New York State Approves $181.6 Million in Financing to Construct and Preserve 2,060 Affordable Housing Units
September 17, 2009 Posted by New York RealEstateRama
NEW YORK, NY - September 10, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The boards of the New York State Housing Finance Agency (HFA) and the New York State Affordable Housing Corporation (AHC) approved $181.6 million in financing today to build and preserve 2,060 units of affordable housing throughout New York State.
Long Island Home Prices Stable Prices Returning to Pre-Boom Levels
August 13, 2009 Posted by New York RealEstateRama
West Babylon, NY - August 13, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Multiple Listing Service of Long Island, Inc., (MLSLI) released July’s 2009 home figures reporting a $375,000 closed median home price for Long Island.
HUD charges Long Island Housing Complex with discriminating against persons needing service animals
July 27, 2009 Posted by HUD
WASHINGTON, DC - July 27, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced today that it has charged Sunrise Villas, LLC, with housing discrimination for allegedly refusing to allow residents at its Long Island, NY, age 55-and-over housing complex to have service animals that assist persons with disabilities.
Schumer To Announce His Support For The Lighthouse Redevelopment Project And Push For New Federal Funding
June 30, 2009 Posted by New York RealEstateRama
UNIONDALE, NY - June 29, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) - Joined by Nassau County Executive Tom Suozzi, Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray, and Islanders owner Charles Wang, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today announced his support for the Lighthouse redevelopment project and said that he will push to secure federal transportation funding to upgrade and expand the transportation infrastructure essential for the project’s success.
Long Island Real Estate Reports Increase in Monthly Contracted Sales
June 8, 2009 Posted by New York RealEstateRama
West Babylon, NY - June 8, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Multiple Listing Service of Long Island, Inc., (MLSLI) released May 2009 home figures, reporting a $365,000 closed median home price for Long Island, and a contracted median price of $410,200.
NYS Affordable Housing Corporation Approves $4.965 Million in Grants for Acquisition and Renovation of 378 Affordable Units in New York State
June 4, 2009 Posted by New York RealEstateRama
NEW YORK, NY - June 4, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The board of the New York State Affordable Housing Corporation (AHC) today approved $4.965 million in grants to finance the acquisition and renovation of 378 units of affordable housing throughout New York State.
NYS Affordable Housing Corporation Approves $2.27 Million in Grants to Acquire and Rehab 96 Afforable Homes on Long Island
June 4, 2009 Posted by New York RealEstateRama
NEW YORK, NY - June 4, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The board of the New York State Affordable Housing Corporation (AHC) today approved $2.27 million in grants to two nonprofit organizations to help acquire and rehabilitate 96 affordable homes on Long Island.
NYS Housing Finance Agency and Affordable Housing Corporation Approve Nearly $14.5 Million in Financing to Preserve 280 Affordable Homes on Long Island
November 14, 2008 Posted by HFA
NEW YORK - November 14, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) – New York State approved nearly $14.5 million in financing today to preserve 280 units of affordable housing on Long Island. The actions were taken by the boards of the New York State Housing Finance Agency (HFA) and its subsidiary, the New York State Affordable Housing Corporation (AHC).
Governor Paterson announces hearings statewide on property tax relief
September 5, 2008 Posted by Governor David A. Paterson
Albany, NY - September 04, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Governor David A. Paterson and Nassau County Executive Thomas R. Suozzi today announced a series of public hearings on property taxes that will be convened across New York State. The six hearings will be led by County Executive Suozzi, Chairman of the Commission on Property Tax […]
Long Island Board Of Realtors - Realtors Against Hunger Home Run
August 23, 2008 Posted by New York RealEstateRama
West Babylon, NY - August 23, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — The Long Island Board of Realtors (LIBOR) kicked off its Realtors Against Hunger campaign to support several Long Island hunger relief organizations during a recent LI Ducks ball game at Citibank Park . Realtors Against Hunger (RAH) will be collecting donations of non perishable food items from […]
Governor Paterson Announces $357 Million To Build and Renovate Affordable Housing Units Across New York State
July 29, 2008 Posted by HFA
Many Units Will Meet LEED Specifications and Include Energy Efficient Appliances
New York, NY (RealEstateRama) July 25, 2008 - Governor David A. Paterson today announced $357 million in grants and financings to build and renovate 1,149 affordable housing units across New York State. Many of the units will be designed to be energy efficient and will […]
Funds will Preserve Thousands of Low-Income Homes for Owners and Renters
June 18, 2008 Posted by New York RealEstateRama
June 12, 2008 - Governor David A. Paterson today announced $742 million in grants and financing to build and renovate 2,379 affordable housing units throughout New York State. The funds will be used to finance construction of new housing units and preserve existing units, reinforcing the Governor’s commitment to protecting neighborhoods and promoting affordable housing […]
Governor Paterson Announces $742 Million in Statewide Affordable Housing Grants and Financing
June 12, 2008 Posted by HFA
Governor David A. Paterson today announced $742 million in grants and financing to build and renovate 2,379 affordable housing units throughout New York State. The funds will be used to finance construction of new housing units and preserve existing units, reinforcing the Governor’s commitment to protecting neighborhoods and promoting affordable housing in the state.
SONYMA Announces $747,000 Federal Grant To Provide Foreclosure Prevention Counseling
March 20, 2008 Posted by HFA
NEW YORK— Tuesday, March 18, 2008—The State of New York Mortgage Agency (SONYMA) has received a $747,718 Federal grant to expand foreclosure prevention counseling efforts across New York State. The funds will be used to help 20 counseling organizations provide additional counseling to homeowners in danger of foreclosure.
Governor Spitzer Announces $35 Million To Protect 13,299 Acres Of Farmland Across New York
December 21, 2007 Posted by New York RealEstateRama
New York, December 20, 2007 - Governor Eliot Spitzer today announced approximately $35 million in funding through the Agricultural and Farmland Protection Program to protect nearly 13,300 acres of active farmland across New York State. The funding is the largest dollar amount ever dedicated for farmland preservation, and will go to protect the largest single […]
