Global Green USA Announces Conversion Of Largest Poultry Plant In Us To Recyclable And...
New York, NY - September 22, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Global USA’s Coalition for Resource Recovery announced a key milestone today in its goal of achieving 100% recyclable wholesale packaging through Hunt’s Point Distribution Center, the largest food distribution center in the world.
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.
First Affordable Housing Development in Brooklyn with Solar Panels
NEW YORK, NY - September 23, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- New York City Housing Development Corporation (HDC) President Marc Jahr, New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) Commissioner Rafael E. Cestero and Alan Bell from Dumont Green LLC, celebrated the groundbreaking for a new eight-story 176 unit affordable apartment building at 1490 Dumont Avenue.
Statement Regarding Purchases of Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities and Agency Debt
New York, NY - September 23, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- On Wednesday the Federal Open Market Committee announced that the Federal Reserve will purchase a total of $1.25 trillion of agency mortgage-backed securities and up to $200 billion of agency debt.
Melinda Katz Endorses David Yassky for Comptroller
New York, NY - September 18, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Council Member and former candidate for Comptroller Melinda Katz today endorsed Council Member David Yassky for New York City Comptroller.
Gillibrand Unveils New Effort to Provide Property Tax Relief fpr Rochester/Finger Lakes Region
Rochester, NY - September 18, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today unveiled a new effort to provide property tax relief to thousands of middle-class families in the Rochester/Finger Lakes Region.
Vacant Lot in Bed-Stuy Revitalized with Affordable Housing
Albany, NY - September 17, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- DHCR Commissioner Deborah VanAmerongen recently joined elected officials and community leaders at 1825 Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn's Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood to celebrate the opening of Atlantic Avenue Apartments.
“nyhomes” Announces “Day 1”–A Credit Enhancement Program for Housing Preservation Developments
NEW YORK, NY - September 15, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- "nyhomes," New York State's affordable housing lender, today announced "Day 1"--a new program to offer credit enhancement on construction loans that finance renovations of affordable multifamily properties.
Former Highgate Manor Operator Pleads Guilty in $11 Million Multi-State Mortgage Fraud Scheme
Albany, NY - September 15, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont stated that Benjamin Osmanson, 30, of California and Sarita, Texas, pleaded guilty yesterday to three counts of conspiracy, wire fraud, and money laundering related to his scheme to defraud mortgage lenders by submitting false loan applications in the names of “investors.” Osmanson was arrested in October 2008 in Texas.
Rep. Maloney: Increased FHA Loan Limits Would Help Build Affordable Housing in NYC
Washington, D.C. - September 16, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) submitted a statement into the Congressional Record yesterday in support of H.R 3527, the FHA Multifamily Loan Limit Adjustment Act of 2009.
House Passes Weiner Legislation to Ease Lending for Rental Housing
Washington, DC - September 15, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- The House of Representatives today passed legislation that would dramatically increase the ability of the Federal Housing Administration to guarantee loan in big cities like New York.
House Passes Lee Legislation to Increase Efficiency at Federal Housing Administration
WASHINGTON, DC - September 15, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- The U.S. House of Representatives today unanimously approved bipartisan legislation introduced by Congressman John Adler...
New York State Approves $181.6 Million in Financing to Construct and Preserve 2,060 Affordable...
NEW YORK, NY - September 10, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- The boards of the New York State Housing Finance Agency (HFA) and the New York State Affordable Housing Corporation (AHC) approved $181.6 million in financing today to build and preserve 2,060 units of affordable housing throughout New York State.
Suozzi Hosts First Housing Lottery In Nassau County For Foreclosed Properties
MINEOLA, NY - September 14, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Nassau County Executive Thomas R. Suozzi today hosted Nassau's first Neighborhood Stabilization Program lottery for first-time homebuyers to purchase foreclosed properties in Nassau County.
HPD Commissioner Cestero Headlines NYSAFAH Breakfast, Discusses Progress Of Mayor’s New Housing Marketplace Plan
New York, NY - September 10, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) Commissioner Rafael E. Cestero delivered remarks this morning at The New York State Association for Affordable Housing (NYSAFAH) Networking Breakfast, regarding HPD’s progress on Mayor Bloomberg’s New Housing Marketplace Plan and the future course of the plan.
United States Files Suit Against Long Island Housing Complex For Fair Housing Act Violations
BROOKLYN, NY - September 10, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Benton J. Campbell, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, today announced the filing of a federal civil complaint against Sunrise Villas, LLC, its manager, and assistant manager for violations of the Fair Housing Act. Sunrise Villas, LLC is the owner and operator of the Sunrise Villas apartment complex located at Leonard Court in Lindenhurst, New York.
FREE PUBLIC “ASK THE EXPERT” CALL-IN DAY ANNOUNCED FOR NEW YORKERS WITH HOME IMPROVEMENT...
New York, NY - September 9, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- WHO: The New York State Consumer Protection Board (CPB), together with the New York State Builders Association, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority the Division of Housing and Community Renewal, the Preservation League of New York State and hosted by WMHT, the Capital Region’s public broadcasting station.
Governor Paterson & NYSERDA Help Schenectady Municipal Housing Authority Save Nearly $480,000 in Annual...
Albany, NY - September 8, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has made more than $1.6 million available through the Multifamily Performance Program to the Schenectady Municipal Housing Authority (SMHA) as part of a comprehensive statewide energy reduction plan.
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.
Empire State Development Awards Watertown A Restore New York Grant For Its Woolworth Building
Albany, NY - September 2, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Empire State Development today announced that the Woolworth Building in Watertown is the recipient of a $2.5 million grant from the third round of Restore New York funding. Empire State Development is providing funding to 79 projects statewide through its Restore New York Communities Initiative.
HUD announces disaster assistance for New York storm victims
WASHINGTON, DC - September 2, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan today announced HUD will speed federal disaster assistance to three western New York counties and provide support to homeowners and low-income renters forced from their homes following last month's severe storms and flooding.
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).
Commissioner joins Governor and Mayor Bloomberg to Announce Nation’s First Housing Project to Use...
New York, NY- August 26, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Commissioner VanAmerongen recently joined Governor Paterson and NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg to announce that New York City became the first City in the nation to begin construction of new affordable housing using funds from the Tax Credit Assistance Program (TCAP).
Governor Paterson Announces Kick-Off of “Smart Grid” Consortium to Promote State-Of-The-Art, Reliable and Cost-Effective...
Albany, NY - August 25, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor David A. Paterson today announced the kick-off of the New York State Smart Grid Consortium to foster the development and deployment of new technology aimed at reducing the cost of electricity while increasing reliability.
HPD Announces 12,500 Units Of Affordable Housing Financed In FY09
New York, NY - August 25, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- New York City Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) Commissioner Raphael E. Cestero announced today that amid a nationwide economic downturn and an uncertain housing market, the City has financed more than 12,500 units of affordable housing for middle-class and low-income New Yorkers over the last fiscal year, which ended June 30, 2009.
