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SCHUMER: WITH DISCOVERIES OF LEAD IN ITHACA AND THROUGHOUT UPSTATE NEW YORK, SENATOR LAUNCHES...
Across Upstate NY, Communities Have Experienced Decades Of Underinvestment And Lax Regulation Of Water Infrastructure, Especially When It Comes To Lead Contamination; New Senate Bill Will Tackle Lead Problem Head On
NYCHA Releases First Quarterly Report Outlining Progress on NextGeneration NYCHA, the Authority’s 10-Year Strategic...
Agenda Includes New Sustainability Standards and Incentives, Plans for Building Green Infrastructure, Enhanced Green Jobs Programs for Residents, Comprehensive Retrofits, and Solar Power Installations
DiNapoli Report Looks at Foreclosure Impact on Local Governments
New York state has the second highest home foreclosure rate in the nation, with 1 in 21 home mortgages in foreclosure, according to areport released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The continuing foreclosure challenge is squeezing municipal budgets when property values decrease, tax bases shrink and crime jumps.
NYS HCR & Tax Department Urge Eligible New Yorkers to Combine Their Tax Refunds...
Commissioners of Homes and Community Renewal and the Department of Taxation and Finance today alerted recipients of the Earned Income Tax Credit that they may be eligible for a NYS mortgage and down payment assistance program, which can help them realize the dream of homeownership.
Statement by A.G. Schneiderman on Announcement Today by the Federal Housing and Finance Agency...
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today issued the following statement on the Federal Housing And Finance Agency’s (FHA) decision regarding principal reduction for homeowners
NYS HCR & Tax Department Urge Eligible New Yorkers to Combine Their Tax Refunds...
Recipients of the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) May Also Be Eligible for NYS’s First-Time Homebuyer Assistance. More than 1.5 Million New Yorkers Receiving the EITC are Income-Qualified for a SONYMA Mortgage and Down Payment Assistance Loan
County Executive Mike Hein And The Ulster County Economic Development Alliance Set Next Building...
Quarterly Series For Business And Community Leaders Welcomes Bob Dandrew Of The Local Economies Project For A Talk On Farming And The New Economy: How “Local” Means Business For Ulster County. Building on the success of past quarterly breakfasts, Ulster County Executive Mike Hein is pleased to present Bob Dandrew of the Local Economies Project at the next “Building Ulster County Together” breakfast on Wednesday, April 27th at 8:00 AM at the Best Western in Kingston.
$2.6 million awarded for repairs to Island Park middle school, nearly $1.7 for repairs...
U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand and U.S. Representative Kathleen Rice announced today that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded more than $2.65 million in federal grant funding to the Island Park School District and nearly $1.7 million to the City of Long Beach for repairs to damage caused by Superstorm Sandy. The Island Park School District will receive $2,654,312 for repairs to the Lincoln Orens Middle School, which sustained heavy flooding and extensive damage during Sandy
Sullivan County Accepting Agricultural District Applications
Sullivan County is accepting applications from property owners seeking to be included in New York State Agricultural Districts 1 and 4, for a 30-day window beginning April 1st and ending April 30th. New York State Agricultural Districts are geographic areas that consist predominantly of viable agricultural land. Agricultural operations within the districts are afforded benefits and protections to promote the continuation of farming and the preservation of agricultural land.
Reed Calls for Repowering of Cayuga, Greenidge and NRG Power Plants
Tom Reed renewed his push for reliable, affordable energy by calling for the repowering of the power plants in Lansing, Dresden and Dunkirk, New York. The move comes as the parent company of the Fitzpatrick nuclear power plant in Oswego County announced it would be closing the plant. The closure would result in a statewide electricity deficiency by 2019 according to a new report released by the New York State Independent Systems Operator.
COMPTROLLER STRINGER: KEY BUILDING AND MAINTENANCE CONDITIONS AT NYCHA CONTINUE TO WORSEN
Musty and moldy smells are a daily hazard in 12,600 NYCHA households Analysis of 2014 Housing Vacancy Survey data shows peeling paint, mice, heating breakdowns at NYCHA vastly outpace all other types of housing
A.G. Schneiderman Announces Arraignment Of Nurse Aide On Charges Of Striking And Shoving A...
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the arraignment of Samantha Grover, 36, a Certified Nurse Aide on charges of Falsifying Business Records in the First Degree, Endangering the Welfare of an Incompetent or Physically Disabled Person in the First Degree, and Wilful Violation of Health Laws. Grover was arraigned in Syracuse City Court before the Honorable Judge Kate Rosenthal
A.G. Schneiderman Announces Indictment of Nurse for Allegedly Attempting to Cover-Up Fall of Nursing...
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced the indictment of Riadel Manzano, 44 of East Williston, on charges of Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the First Degree and Tampering with Physical Evidence for giving falsified records to a NYS Department of Health Investigator at a Woodmere nursing home
Speaker Heastie Announces $200 Million Increase to NYS Water Infrastructure Improvement Grant Program
Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie today announced that the 2016-2017 SFY Budget includes an additional $200 million for the NYS Water Infrastructure Improvement Act to assist municipalities in funding water quality infrastructure projects. The grant program was initiated last year by the Assembly to address the financial crisis that many localities face when securing funding for waste water and drinking water infrastructure projects
Speaker Heastie and Environmental Chair Englebright Announce the 2016-17 SFY Budget includes More Than...
Assembly Speaker Carl E. Heastie and Environmental Conservation Committee Chair Steve Englebright today announced the 2016-17 SFY Budget approved by the Legislature will provide $500 million for important environmental programs, including $200 million in additional funds for water infrastructure improvements and $300 million for the Environmental Protection Fund (EPF). The budget's increase of more than $120 million to the EPF will pay for initiatives that prevent and identify water contamination, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, eradicate invasive species and address climate change.
Rep. Meeks and GSA Administrator Tour Joseph P. Addabbo Federal Building and Highlight Pres....
Congressman Gregory W. Meeks was joined by GSA Administrator Denise Turner Roth and local elected officials on a tour of the Joseph P. Addabbo Federal Building. Congressman Meeks and GSA Administrator Roth highlighted the $8.5 million request in President Obama’s FY 2017 budget that would repair and modernize the Joseph P. Addabbo Federal Building originally constructed in 1989.
County Executive Mike Hein Announces That Ulster County Will Recognize Autism Awareness Day
Ulster County Executive Mike Hein announces that Ulster County will recognize Autism Awareness Day by lighting the Ulster County Office Building at 244 Fair Street in Kingston with blue lighting on April 2, 2016 which is World Autism Awareness Day. Every year thousands of landmarks, schools, businesses and homes unite by shining blue lights in honor of the millions of individuals and families affected by autism.
Congressman Higgins & ReNU Niagara Invite Public to Visit Volunteer Fair, Stay for Progress
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) and Niagara University’s ReNU Niagara invite the public to a unique dual event evening at the Niagara Arts & Cultural Center (NACC) featuring information and opportunities to engage in important programs and projects making a real difference in the City of Niagara Falls
Ulster County Executive Mike Hein Proposes Local Laws To Increase Property Tax Exemptions For...
Ulster County Executive Mike Hein today announced two proposed local laws enhancing the property tax exemptions Ulster County currently grants to its Veterans. Based upon new exemption levels recentlyadopted by the New York State Legislature, this legislation ensures that Ulster County continues to grant its Veterans the most up-to-date exemptions allowable under New York State Real Property Tax Law
A.G. Schneiderman Announces $1.1 Million Settlement With Real Estate Mogul For Tax Abuses
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced a $1.1 million dollar settlement of a whistleblower case alleging that real estate developer Asher Roshanzamir wrongfully deferred payment of New York state and New York City income taxes. Federal law allows a seller of real property to defer paying income taxes on certain capital gains when he exchanges it for ‘like-kind’ real property, under certain conditions. An investigation by the Attorney General’s Office found that Mr. Roshanzamir wrongfully deferred payment of New York State and local income taxes by disguising withdraws of approximately $3.5 million from the like-kind exchange and by disguising approximately $5 million in equity contributions as loans.
N.Y. POWER AUTHORITY TRUSTEES APPROVE PROCEEDS FUNDING FOR THREE BUFFALO FIRMS
The New York Power Authority Board of Trustees has approved $2.58 million in awards to three Buffalo enterprises that are expected to lead to more than $40 million of capital investments and protect 17 jobs.
Mangano And Fire Marshal Offer Spring Cleaning Tips To Keep Homes Fire Safe
Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano and Chief Fire Marshal Scott Tusa are honoring the tradition of spring cleaning by reminding residents what they can do in the home to stay fire safe. Statistics from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) indicate that nearly 85% of all United States fire deaths occur in the home, which is why it’s important to be proactive this season. Accordingly, spring fire safety tips are offered below
Funds Will Be Used To Support Housing Programs For Those in Need
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $193,164 in federal funds to the Akwesasne Housing Authority in Hogansburg, located in Franklin County. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Resident Opportunities and Self Sufficiency (ROSS) program and will be used to advance local programs designed to help those most in need become self-sufficient.
City of Utica Homeowner Occupied Rehabilitation Program Funding is Now Available
The HomeOwnership Center (HOC), headquartered in Utica, NY, is now accepting applications for the City of Utica’s Homeowner Occupied Rehabilitation Program. Rehabilitation projects funded under this grant are targeted to be completed during 2016
SCHUMER: THE SCAJAQUADA CREEK RESTORATION PROJECT HAS BEEN MAKING PROGRESS TO HELP RID DOWNTOWN...
Scajaquada Creek Has Been Polluted With Raw Sewage & Garbage From Outdated City of Buffalo Sewer System & Surrounding Towns For Years; City Received $1.8 Million In 2015 Through Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Fed Program To Upgrade Sewer System & Mitigate Overflows Into The Creek