Schumer Announces Federal Grant Will Help Bronx Veterans Group Add 145 Beds For Homeless...
Washington D.C. - November 17, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer announced that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has awarded Enphront Veteran Services $347,215 to add 145 beds for homeless veterans in the Bronx.
Schumer: More Than 14,000 Nys Vets Now Homeless — Current Veterans Health And Homeless...
Washington, DC - November 11, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer today said that current federal veteran’s health and homeless prevention programs are starved for funding and cannot handle the massive wave of traumatized veterans forced to live on the streets.
Schumer, Menendez: Nearly 10,000 Nyc Metro Area Vets Now Homeless — Current Veterans Health...
Washington, DC - November 11, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Robert Menendez today said that current federal veteran’s health and homeless prevention programs are starved for funding and cannot handle the massive wave of traumatized veterans forced to live on the streets.
OTDA Helps Open Homeless Housing Project in Albany
Albany, NY - November 3, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- The State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) recently helped Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless open its new Sheridan Hollow Housing project, while recognizing November as Homeless Awareness Month, at an event in Albany.
State Awards Homelessness Prevention Funds
Albany, NY - October 22, 2009 - The State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) today announced that it has awarded homelessness prevention grants of more than $1.3 million through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 to Broome County and the City of Troy in Rensselaer County.
Thompson Audit: Dhs Delaying And Denying Eligible Families Housing
New York, NY - October 15, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- According to an audit released today by New York City Comptroller William C. Thompson Jr., the Department of Homeless Services (DHS) is delaying or denying more than 20 percent of homeless families housing for which they may have been eligible.
Thompson Files Claim Against City Seeking That It Formalize Homeless Services In A Contract
New York, NY - October 15, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- New York City Comptroller William C. Thompson, Jr. has gone to court to challenge the legality of the City’s recent placement of homeless families at 1564 St. Peter’s Avenue in the Bronx.
Schumer Announces Over $46,000 Coming To Schenectady To Help Homeless Veterans
Washington, DC - October 7, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senator Charles Schumer announced today that the Altamont Program, Inc. in Schenectady will receive $46,332 as part of a Department of Veterans Affairs efforts to provide housing and support services to homeless veterans.
Suozzi Announces Grant To Prevent Homelessness In Nassau County
MINEOLA, NY - September 22, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Nassau County Executive Thomas R. Suozzi today announced that the County has received a grant totaling $6,458,35.00 that will provide rental assistance, housing relocation, and stabilization services for families and individuals during the economic crisis.
HUD Funding Helps New York House Homeless Veterans
Albany, NY - September 3, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced that it will be providing the NY State Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) with more than $1.4 million in additional funding for a highly successful program that helps homeless veterans find the housing and clinical services they need.
State Announces $25 Million in Stimulus Funding to Prevent Homelessness
Albany, NY - August 28, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- The State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) today announced the award of nearly $25 million in homelessness prevention grants through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009. The funds will allow 25 agencies to provide services in 33 counties through the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-housing Program (HPRP).
Thompson: DYCD’s Lack Of Oversight Puts Older Homeless Youth At Risk
New York, NY - August 13, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- New York City Comptroller William C. Thompson, Jr. today released an audit finding that the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) does not adequately monitor its Transitional Independent Living vendors to ensure that the City is providing the necessary services to older homeless youth.
Suffolk’s Second Stand Up for the Homeless Another Sizable Success
Patchogue , NY - August 10, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Taking another major step in his quest to end homelessness countywide in the next 10 years, County Executive Steve Levy hosted his second Stand Up for the Homeless on Wednesday, August 5, and was able to provided goods and services to over 550 of Suffolk’s neediest.
Engel Announces Over $4.6 Million In Aid For Homeless In Westchester County
Washington, D.C. - July 13, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Eliot Engel announced the awarding of a $4,652,495 Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grants for Westchester County. The grants are to rapidly re-house families who become homeless, or prevent them from becoming homeless in the first place.
Engel Announces Over $860,000 In Aid For Homeless In Rockland County
Washington, D.C.- July 13, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Eliot Engel announced the awarding of an $860,643 Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grant for Rockland County. The grant is to rapidly re-house families who become homeless, or prevent them from becoming homeless in the first place.
Engel Announces $74 Million Aid For Homeless In NYC
Washington, D.C. - July 13, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Eliot Engel announced the awarding of a $73,929,729 Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grant for New York City. The grant is to rapidly re-house families who become homeless, or prevent them from becoming homeless in the first place.
Mayor Bloomberg, HUD Secretary Donovan, and Homeless Services Commissioner Hess Announce New York City...
NEW YORK, NY - July 8, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) – Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn today announced a $20 million pilot program to turn unsold condominiums, unrented apartments and stalled construction sites into affordable housing opportunities for moderate- and middle-income families.
Public Advocate Gotbaum Blasts City for Failed Homeless Policies
MANHATTAN, NY - July 9, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) – Public Advocate Gotbaum, joined by elected officials and advocates, today criticized Mayor Bloomberg for defending his administration’s failure to reduce homelessness by claiming that he had made city homeless shelters “a lot more attractive” to families.
Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy Announces Second Annual “Stand Up for the Homeless” to...
Hauppauge , NY - July 6, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Following up on the success of last year’s event – in which over 500 homeless individuals were connected with vital human services in one location on one day -- Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy announced that the second annual “Stand Up for the Homeless” will be held August 5 at St. Joseph’s College in Patchogue.
Schumer To Announce His Support For The Lighthouse Redevelopment Project And Push For New...
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.
Thompson: City Hall’s Homeless Rent Plan Should Not Continue
New York, NY - June 24, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) - New York City Comptroller William C. Thompson, Jr. submitted testimony today to the City Council’s General Welfare Committee regarding the Department of Homeless Services’ Family Income Contribution Requirement and Client Conduct and Responsibility Procedure, which was designed to charge homeless New Yorkers rent to stay in City shelters.
OTDA Will Award Almost $80 Million for Housing Programs
Albany, NY - June 17, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) - State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) Commissioner David A. Hansell recently announced $80 million in funding for housing programming for residents of New York State at the Supportive Housing Network of NY’s 9th Annual New York State Supporting Housing Conference in New York City.
Funding for Job Training and Educational Opportunities for At-Risk Youth and Affordable Housing for...
WASHINGTON D.C. - June 12, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today announced that Chautauqua Home Rehabilitation and Improvement Corporation of Jamestown will receive a YouthBuild grant in the amount of $402,532 from the United States Department of Labor.
Schumer Introduces Comprehensive Plan to Provide Veterans With Housing and Battle Root Causes Of...
Washington D.C. - June 10, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today revealed that there are nearly 12,000 homeless veterans living in Upstate New York, and that the problem will likely worsen in the coming years as soldiers from Iraq and Afghanistan return home and recent veterans continue to struggle with untreated mental health and substance abuse problems.
Paid Family Leave Act in the House
Brooklyn, NY - June 8, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — It happens to all of us. Everyone who works, at some point, will need to take time off to care for a family member in a need – a sick parent or spouse, or a new baby to welcome into the world.
