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STATE SENATOR JEFF KLEIN ANNOUNCES $18,000 IN PROJECT BOOST FUNDS FOR P.S. 175 CITY...
State Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester), joined by more than 200 local parents and school administrators, today announced $18,000 in Project BOOST (Building Options and Opportunities for Students) funding for P.S. 175 City Island in the Bronx. The announcement came at P.S. 175’s annual spring card party on Thursday, March 26th.
State of the Homeless 2015
The Coalition for the Homeless released today its annual State of the Homeless report, showing that while New York City has taken encouraging initial steps to begin to reduce the record number of New Yorkers currently in shelter, both the Governor and the Mayor must do more to combat this crisis. The report outlined key policy recommendations for both city and state leaders to dramatically reduce homelessness from today’s record heights
State Leaders Decide Budget Package for Homeless Relief
The budget 'will prevent thousands of individuals and children from entering the homeless shelter system,' said Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi, the Queens Democrat who chairs the chamber's Social Services committee
COMPTROLLER STRINGER AUDIT REVEALS CITY AGENCY CAN’T ACCURATELY TRACK REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS
The Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) can’t produce an accurate list of the office space it administers, or identify vacancies in the more than 19 million square feet of office space it manages, New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer found in a new audit released today. This lack of oversight means that New York City taxpayers could be on the hook for unnecessary payments to property owners
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND, LOWEY: FEDS COMMIT TO DELIVER $4.4 MILLION TO GRAND VIEW-ON-HUDSON TO REPLACE...
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand and Congresswoman Nita M. Lowey today announced $4,888,354 in federal funding for the Village of Grand View-on-Hudson. The funding will be allocated through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and allow the village in Rockland County to replace the Village Hall building that was severely damaged during Hurricane Sandy. Hurricane Sandy caused extensive damage to the Village Hall Office, located on River Road, requiring the building to be condemned.
Rose Associates Leases 1,460 S.F. to Spruce & Bond at 1441 Second Avenue in...
Rose Associates, the New York-based full-service real estate firm, has announced that it recently signed a 12-year lease with Spruce & Bond for 1,460 square feet in The Eastmore at 1441 Second Avenue.
Rose Associates Leases 834 S.F. to Quest Diagnostics at 333 West 57th Street in...
Rose Associates, the New York-based full-service real estate firm, has announced that it recently signed an 834-square-foot, five-year lease with Quest Diagnostics at The Westmore, a property located at 333 West 57th Street in Manhattan.
Empire Justice Center Releases In the Eye of the Storm: Why the Threat of...
At a press conference and community briefing at the Telesca Center for Justice, Empire Justice Center released its most recent report, “In the Eye of the Storm: Why the Threat of Foreclosure Damage Continues,” detailing the state of the foreclosure crisis in Rochester, NY, as well as all of New York State, and its impact on neighborhoods and municipalities
Manhattan B.P. Gale Brewer calls for lease mediation in final year of commercial leases...
This morning, Manhattan Borough President Gale A. Brewer unveiled proposals to help ease the path to survival of New York City small businesses at the Upper West Side storefront of The Halal Guys, which began as a single street cart on 53rd Street and Sixth Avenue, and is now a flourishing mini-chain with multiple carts, two storefront locations in New York so far, and expansion slated for Chicago and southern California
N.Y. POWER AUTHORITY CUTS ELECTRIC COSTS BY MORE THAN $3 MILLION FOR NYC, WESTCHESTER...
The New York Power Authority (NYPA) Board of Trustees today approved an electric rate decrease for municipalities, schools and public agencies in New York City and Westchester County.
Report Examines Economic Potential of Upzoning to Produce Affordable Housing in New York City
City’s low-rent neighborhoods may not have sufficient market strength to justify high-density mixed-income development without other forms of subsidy; In high-rent neighborhoods, additional density is valuable and city can require affordable units without stifling development
32BJ Endorses Vincent Gentile for Congress and Diana Richardson for State Assembly
32BJ SEIU members today announced their endorsement of Vincent Gentile for Congress representing Staten Island and Brooklyn in the 11th District. 32BJ members voted overwhelmingly to endorse Gentile for the Congressional seat in the special election in May.
Maloney and Local Officials Join Healthy Neighborhoods Program for Home Assessments
On Saturday, March 28 at 11:30 AM, Representative Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18), County Executive Steve Neuhaus, Orange County Department of Health’s Healthy Neighborhoods Program and Hudson Valley officials will encourage the use of carbon monoxide detectors in Newburgh while raising awareness about the imminent dangers of CO poisoning. Local officials will accompany community health workers on assessment of three residences on Lander Street
Molinaro Announces over $900,000 in Community Development Block Grant Program Awards
Dutchess County Executive Marcus J. Molinaro has announced more than $900,000 will be awarded to 11 municipalities through the Dutchess County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, funding eight key projects throughout the county.
Tonko, Bustos Ask Committee for Full Funding of Safe Shipment of Energy Products
This week, Representatives Paul Tonko (D-NY), Cheri Bustos (D-IL), and 35 of their House Democratic colleagues asked Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) and Ranking Member David Price (D-NC) to support funding that ensures safe transportation of energy products, including the shipment of Bakken crude oil
Construction Underway On Henry Apartments In Ocean Hill, Brooklyn
On Friday, March 20, Brooklyn community leaders and city officials joined Ocean Hill residents and business owners for the groundbreaking for The Henry Apartments, the new construction of two multi-story buildings along Broadway.
HPD, HDC, ALEMBIC, SUS AND PARTNERS ANNOUNCE THE START OF CONSTRUCTION ON A NEW...
The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) and New York City Housing Development Corporation (HDC) joined Alembic Community Development, Services for the UnderServed (SUS), and project partners to celebrate the start of construction on Henry Apartments, a two-building, 134-unit supportive housing development in the Ocean Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn.
Empire State Development Approves Over $17 Million To Fund Projects Generating Economic Opportunity Across...
The Empire State Development Board of Directors recently approved over $17 million in funding for 17 projects that are spurring economic growth and opportunity throughout New YorkState.
Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) – Second Emergency Benefit and Revised Closing Dates
Acting Commissioner of the Division of Health & Family Services, Joseph Todora has announced that a second HEAP Emergency Benefit for heat and heat-related emergencies will be available effective immediately. The second emergency benefit amounts will be the same as the first emergency benefits amount. “We are very pleased that the Federal Government has decided to release this additional funding considering the coldness of this late winter, we look forward to helping our most vulnerable Sullivan County residents,” said Acting Commissioner Joseph Todora
In Capital Region: More Than 107,000 Homeowners Will Receive Average $882 in Annual Direct...
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today detailed projected savings for New York taxpayers as a result of the Property Tax Relief program, which provides 1.3 million homeowners significant financial relief. The $1.66 billion program, which also includes a renters' credit, is part of the Governor's 2015 Opportunity Agenda.
DEC Releases Coastal Green Infrastructure Plan for New York City
Under a state-funded plan, coastal green infrastructure will increase resiliency along the Hudson River estuary shoreline and coastal areas of New York City, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Joe Martens announced today. The New York City Mayor's Office of Recovery and Resiliency and Department of City Planning is jointly managing the project.
SCHUMER CALLS ON FEDS TO INVESTIGATE SAFETY OF LUMBER LIQUIDATORS’ WOOD FLOORING & RECALL...
Standing outside a New York City Lumber Liquidators showroom, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today urged the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to immediately launch a broad investigation into the safety of Chinese-imported wood flooring material from Lumber Liquidators, and to initiate recalls or other disciplinary action if the product is found to be dangerous
Governor Cuomo Announces $7.7 Million to Support Home Visiting Programs for New and Expecting...
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that $7.7 million will be distributed to seven health providers to support pre- and post-natal care for at-risk families. New York secured the funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service’s Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV)
Bronx Apartment Building Workers Ratify New 4-Year Contract
Bronx Residential workers overwhelmingly ratified a new 4-year contract tonight that will give them a $64.75 per week raise over the next 4 years and maintain the health care and retirement benefits for over 3,500 residential workers. Their new contract also includes an employer 401k contribution of five dollars per week starting in the second year of the contract
Empire State Development Announces Request for Proposals for Purchase and Redevelopment of Former Monterey...
“Spring begins this week, and now is the ideal time for the renewal and redevelopment of the Monterey Shock site,” said ESD President, CEO & Commissioner Howard Zemsky. “This RFP will generate new employment opportunity and spur investment in Schuyler County, which is known for its natural beauty, access to the Watkins Glen State Park, and world-famous wines and spirits.”
