New York RealEstateRama

December 11, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano reminded residents that they must complete a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) “Declaration for Continuing Need for Rental Assistance” form in order to continue to receive rental assistance.

NEW YORK, NY - December 10, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- This week, the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced three new Public Assistance (PA) grants to New York, bringing the total awarded since Hurricane Sandy to $254 million. PA grants will be used to reimburse the New York Police Department, New York University Langone Medical Center and the City of New York Department of Sanitation for part of the cost incurred saving lives, protecting property and cleaning up New York before, during and after the hurricane

New York, NY - December 10, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Hurricane Sandy survivors, who received temporary housing assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and continue to have a housing need, must fill out an important form for additional short-term rental assistance

New York, NY - December 6, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) has received a $7.1 million National Emergency Grant from the United States Department of Labor to hire residents for post-Sandy recovery jobs in NYCHA developments. The funds will be used to cover the costs for 378 jobs at NYCHA from Caretaker to Community Outreach Worker. New Yorkers in impacted areas who lost employment as a result of Sandy will be given priority for these positions. NYCHA will conduct special outreach to public housing residents in these areas. The temporary job program provides funding assistance for up to six months in response to significant dislocation events like Hurricane Sandy.

New York, NY - December 4, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and City Council Speaker Christine Quinn today joined Related Companies Chairman Stephen M. Ross and OMERS Investment Committee Chair Bill Aziz to celebrate the start of construction at the Hudson Yards – a 26-acre site that was the single largest piece of undeveloped property in Manhattan now set to become the centerpiece of the historic expansion of midtown Manhattan’s central business district to the west side. Construction commenced today on the first tower, the 1.7 million-square-foot, 47-story South Tower – at the northeast corner of 10th Avenue and 30th Street – the future home of Coach Inc.’s world headquarters.

New York, NY - December 3, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- “The New York City Housing Authority has announced an extension of its moratorium on housing court actions and evictions by one more month for residents living in developments affected by Hurricane Sandy. The moratorium effective, November 15, 2012, will now extend through February 1, 2013. NYCHA management will not start any new housing court actions or perform evictions for residents in affected developments for non-payment; there will be no new 30-day notices to vacate; no new 10-day notices to quit; and existing eviction cases may continue, but adjournments may be granted liberally.”

New York, NY - December 3, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- “With winter at hand, we’re intensifying our efforts to help all the New Yorkers still suffering from Hurricane Sandy. Last week, we took new steps to protect thousands of New Yorkers who still lack power, heat or hot water in their homes from winter and its falling temperatures.

Albany, NY - December 3, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today warned New Yorkers to protect themselves from home repair scam artists, who will try to take advantage of unsuspecting homeowners who suffered property damage from Storm Sandy.

NEW YORK, NY - December 3, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Don't let the word "business" in the name U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) fool you. If you are a homeowner or renter, the SBA is a primary source of federal funds for long-term recovery.

NEW YORK, NY - December 3, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- People whose property was damaged or destroyed in Hurricane Sandy and are ready to start rebuilding can get advice from experts. Specialists who are knowledgeable in all facets of cleanup and building safer and smarter to avoid future losses will be dispensing guidance free of charge, compliments of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

New York, NY - November 30, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Carter H. Strickland Jr., today announced that the City will temporarily suspend water bills for customers whose properties were severely damaged by Hurricane Sandy. Residential and commercial properties that the Department of Buildings has tagged red, meaning they are damaged beyond repair or in need of extensive structural repairs, as well as those that have been tagged yellow, meaning that they have less extensive but still significant damage, will not have to make a monthly water bill payment until June 1, 2013.

Albany, NY - November 30, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that PHH Mortgage Corporation will move forward with a $35 million expansion plan in Amherst, Erie County that will retain 400 jobs that were in jeopardy of being lost after HSBC Bank announced major job reductions last year

Mineola, NY - November 29, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- With a wintery mix over the region, Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano today activated Nassau’s Warm Bed homeless program which providing shelter relief to individuals and families during cold winter months. The Nassau County Warm Bed Hotline, 1-866-WARM-BED (1-866-927-6233), will operate 7 days a week and run through March 31, 2013. If winter conditions persist beyond March 31st, the program will continue until warmer weather arrives

WASHINGTON, D.C. - November 29, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Yesterday, President Barack Obama signed into law H.R. 2606, the New York Natural Gas Supply Enhancement Act sponsored by Congressman Michael Grimm and Congressman Gregory W. Meeks. The bill allows for the construction and operation of natural gas pipeline facilities in the New York portion of the Gateway National Recreation Area, creating up to 300 local construction jobs, generating revenue, and bringing clean energy to New York City.

NEW YORK, NY - November 28, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- In its latest Quarterly Report on Household Debt and Credit, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York announced that in the third quarter, non-real estate household debt jumped 2.3 percent to $2.7 trillion. The increase was due to a boost in student loans ($42 billion), auto loans ($18 billion) and credit card balances ($2 billion).

New York, NY - November 26, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- “Our recovery from Hurricane Sandy continues to move ahead on all fronts. That includes important steps to help New Yorkers get back in their homes, help students get back in their familiar schools and help neighborhood businesses get back on their feet. And let me just touch on what we’re doing in each area.

NEW YORK, NY - November 19, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Attorney General Eric T Schneiderman today warned Wells Fargo to reverse a new policy that temporarily suspends review of mortgage relief applications from New York homeowners, many of whom are still struggling to recover in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. In a letter to Wells Fargo, Attorney General Schneiderman warned the bank that its directive to suspend “all home preservation reviews and decisions” across the Northeast “in order to await further instructions from FEMA” likely violates the terms of the National Mortgage Settlement

NEW YORK, NY - November 19, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Following the release of the first official report on the implementation of the National Mortgage Settlement today, Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman indicated that he was encouraged by its progress on behalf of New York State homeowners. The report, which was issued today by the settlement’s national monitor, Joseph Smith, showed that over $625 million in consumer relief has been delivered to New York homeowners since March of this year.

New York, NY - November 19, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement Friday after the General Services Administration issued the needed environmental approvals to allow the $22 million Customs Commercial Building renovations to move forward at the Peace Bridge Plaza

New York, NY - November 15, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano and Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that FEMA will issue Emergency Assistance for New Yorkers whose homes were affected by Hurricane Sandy. At the Governor’s request, FEMA will bring in contractors in order to perform basic repairs so that residents can return to their homes while more long term repairs are in progress. Only residents in the federally-declared counties are eligible to participate in this program. Homeowners in these localities who want to apply for assistance should contact their county or local officials to receive contractor support. Homeowners must be registered with FEMA, which they can do by calling 800-621-FEMA (3362)

New York, NY - November 15, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- New York State, Local and Tribal Governments can now apply for FEMA assistance that may enable families to remain in their storm-damaged homes while permanent repairs are completed, or return to their home while repairs are ongoing.

YONKERS, NY - November 14, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano today ordered the Department of Housing & Buildings to waive all permit fees directly relating to the repair of damage caused by Hurricane Sandy. The Mayor also announced an expedited permitting process to prevent delays in critical repair work.

New York, NY - November 12, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- "The first is getting emergency help to the people who need it the most. That's why over the past eight days, distribution sites we've established have provided nearly two million prepared meals, nearly a half-million bottles of fresh water, 110,000 blankets, and other essential supplies to the people who need them most

New York, NY - November 9, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano, in partnership with New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo, today announced that the New York State Department of Financial Services will be available at Cedar Creek Park daily from 8am to 11pm to offer residents advice on how to file an insurance claim for property damage from Hurricane Sandy. Representatives will also be presence from several of the nation’s largest insurance companies, including: Allstate, MetLife, New York Life, Travelers and USAA

New York, NY - November 9, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mayor Bloomberg today announced new temporary guidelines to speed heating oil deliveries and boiler repairs that will ensure New Yorkers can heat homes and businesses. As a result of Hurricane Sandy, sufficient quantities of the low sulfur oil required by New York City law have been harder to obtain and distribute. To ensure that New Yorkers have access to heating fuel, the City has temporarily suspended the sulfur limits, which will allow the use of oils with higher sulfur content through December 7th. The City also has streamlined emergency work permits for boiler repairs and replacements to reduce the application timeline by as much as two weeks