Senate Majority Bolsters Support For NYC Public Housing
February 24, 2010 Posted by New York RealEstateRama
New York, NY - February 24, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — To protect New York’s 400,000 residents of public housing, the Senate Majority today passed S6430A (Squadron) making the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) eligible for an immediate infusion of $400 million in capital funding.
Schumer Reveals: President Obama’s Budget Includes Up To $75 Million Yearly In Federal Funding For Cash-Strapped NYCHAHousing But Legislature Must Race The Clock To Pass Enabling Legislation By March 17th
February 19, 2010 Posted by New York RealEstateRama
Washington, DC - February 18, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Today, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer pledged his support for the New York City Housing Authority’s (NYCHA)
FORMER BRONX PUBLIC HOUSING TENANTS CELEBRATE HOMEOWNERSHIP
September 11, 2009 Posted by UHAB
Low-income residents purchase and move into affordable renovated co-op units and thank NYCHA and other supporters for enabling the conversion. Bronx, N.Y. - September 11, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Hundreds of former public housing residents in the Bronx welcomed the unlikely dream of affordable homeownership in once publicly-owned buildings and residents in Mott Haven hosted a family day celebration in honor of those who helped them realize the dream Saturday, September 12, at 12:30 p.m
Mayor Bloomberg and NYCHA Chairman Rhea Unveil New Housing Authority Energy Efficiency Program to Reduce Electricity Usage, Decrease Carbon Emissions and Save Money at Castle Hill Houses
August 5, 2009 Posted by New York RealEstateRama
New York, NY - August 5, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) Chairman John B. Rhea today unveiled NYCHA’s new energy efficiency demonstration project at the Castle Hill Houses in the Bronx. By 2011, it will lower energy usage by 2.25 million kilowatt hours of electricity a year, reduce carbon emissions by more than 4,900 tons annually, and save $1.2 million a year.
NYCEDC Seeks Industrial Development for Zerega Site in the Bronx
June 23, 2009 Posted by NYCEDC
New York, NY - June 22, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) - New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking development for an approximately 100,000-square-foot site in the Castle Hill section of the Bronx. NYCEDC is looking for a developer to acquire and redevelop the site for industrial uses.
Mayor Bloomberg Appoints John B. Rhea As Chairman of the New York City Housing Authority
May 13, 2009 Posted by New York RealEstateRama
New York, NY - May 13, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg today named John B. Rhea to serve as Chairman of the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), the nation’s largest public housing authority. Rhea will replace Tino Hernandez, who returned to the nonprofit sector last year, and Interim Chair Ricardo Elías Morales. Chairman Rhea has more than two decades of investment banking and private sector experience.
