New York City Comptroller Rejects $91 Million Homeless Shelter Contract in...
(Source: New York City Comptroller John C. Liu) -- New York City Comptroller John C. Liu today rejected a 21-year, … Continue reading →
View ArticleFEMA and Partners Working to Aid People in Severe Winter Weather Across the...
(Source: FEMA) – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is working closely with its partners, including the National Weather Service, … Continue reading →
View ArticleStorm Conditions Still Being Monitored by FEMA
(Source: FEMA) – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and its federal partners, including the National Weather Service, continue to … Continue reading →
View ArticleCity Officials Discuss NYC’s Future with Investing and Recovery
(Source: Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg) – “It’s been just over 100 days since Hurricane Sandy struck our city – and … Continue reading →
View ArticleFederal Officials Address Property Tax Increases for Homeowners Impacted by...
(Source: Office of Communications ) – Hurricane Sandy caused unprecedented damage to many homes and properties along New York City’s … Continue reading →
View ArticleNY City Business Owner Arrested for Running a $1.5M Investment Ponzi Scheme
(Source: StopFraud) - Jason J. Konior, the founder and manager of a number of related business entities in New York … Continue reading →
View ArticleFEMA Hires 500 New Yorkers in the Aftermath of Hurricane Sandy
(Source: FEMA) – More than 500 residents from New York City’s five boroughs and Long Island have been hired by … Continue reading →
View ArticleGovernor Cuomo to Restore Beaches From Sandy Disaster and Protect Properties...
(Source: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo) -- Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that an expedited effort to restore beaches damaged … Continue reading →
View ArticleStudy Reveals Major Hardship War for Low Income Minority Households During...
(Source: NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund) – An analysis of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) data show that … Continue reading →
View ArticleFEMA Announces Nearly $721 Million Used in NY for Public Assistance
(Source: FEMA) – Since Hurricane Sandy struck New York, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved nearly $721 million in … Continue reading →
View ArticleOver $62 Million Gathered in Hurricane Sandy Relief Grants
(Source: Robin Hood) – Robin Hood has announced another round of funding to organizations in the tri-state area that are … Continue reading →
View ArticleMayor Bloomberg Signs Additional Legislation to Help Both Homeowners and...
(Source: Mayor Bloomberg) – “The first three of nine bills before me today relate to our Administration’s continued response to … Continue reading →
View ArticleNYC Public Housing and Section 8 Applicants Now Have Access to Self-Service...
(Source: NYCHA) – As part of the New York City Housing Authority’s goal to enhance customer service, it has launched … Continue reading →
View ArticlePublic Hearing and Meeting on Real Estate License Issues Being Held in...
This event is being held for those in the real estate salespersons and brokers profession. The Department’s Real Estate Board is convening to vote on proposed regulation changes to 19 … Read →
View ArticleMayor Bloomberg and Other Officials Report Stabilization of NYC Poverty Rate
(Source: Mayor Bloomberg) – Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Linda I. Gibbs, Center for Economic Opportunity Executive Director Kristin Morse and Director of...
View ArticleNew Legislation Signed by Bloomberg to Take the Regulatory Burdens Off of...
(Source: Mayor Bloomberg) – “The first four of six bills before me today ease regulatory burdens on the City’s small businesses and represent recommendations of the City’s Regulatory Review Panel … Read →
View ArticleNYC Hurricane Sandy Survivors Have 4 Days to Visit 4 Disaster Recovery Centers
(Source: FEMA) — Hurricane Sandy survivors have until April 30 to visit four Disaster Recovery Centers in New York City. Specialists from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the U.S. … Read →
View ArticleLegal Event to be Held This Friday in NYC for Low Income and Homeless...
(Source: ABA) – What are the most pressing legal issues faced by people experiencing homelessness and poverty after Hurricane Sandy, and what can lawyers do to support efforts to address … Read →
View ArticleMBA CEO Stevens Proposes First Steps to Reform Secondary Market
(Source: MBA) – MBA CEO David H. Stevens Presents Actionable First Steps for Secondary Market Reform Lowers Costs to Consumers, Reduces Taxpayer Risk, and Boosts Liquidity [Please Note: These are …...
View ArticleApproval of NYC Disaster Recovery Plan Announced by HUD Secretary
(Source: HUD) – U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan today announced HUD’s approval of New York City’s disaster recovery plan to help homeowners and businesses following...
View ArticleNYC Rep Offers Affordable Housing Alternatives
(Source: City Comptroller John C. Liu) – City Comptroller John C. Liu today warned that New York faces a looming crisis as the elderly population rises and rents skyrocket, and … Read →
View ArticleFormer Director of Construction Services for the NYC Department of Housing to...
(Source: FBI) - Earlier today, Michael Provenzano, formerly director of Construction Services for the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), was sentenced to a term of...
View ArticleMayor Bloomberg Announces $90.3M Property Tax Deduction for Homes and...
(Source: Mayor Bloomberg) – Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Finance Commissioner David M. Frankel today announced a $90.3 million reduction in property taxes for homes and businesses impacted by...
View ArticleNew Residential Building Permits in NYC Reach Highest Peak Since 2008
(Source: Furman Center for Real Estate and Urban Policy) – Indicators of new housing development in New York City look promising, according to the Quarterly Housing Update (PDF) released today … Read →
View ArticleNY State Officials Announce “NYC Build it Back” Initiative to Aid Disaster...
(Source: Mayor Michael Bloomberg) -- Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, Deputy Mayor for Operations Cas Holloway, Deputy Mayor for Economic Development Robert K. Steel, Director of the Mayor’s Office of...
View ArticleDepartment of Housing Preservation and Development Announces Efforts to...
(Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development) – NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) Commissioner Mathew M. Wambua attended the 13th Annual New York State...
View ArticleSenator Gillibrand Urges the SBA to Accelerate and Streamline the Disaster...
(Source: Senator Kirsten Gillibrand) -- With nearly one thousand New Yorkers facing delays on securing Sandy-related federal loans and hundreds more still waiting on a final decision on their disaster...
View ArticleNYC Council Members Announce Agree Upon 2014 Financial Budget
(Source: Mayor Michael Bloomberg) – Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn and members of the City Council today announced an agreement for an on-time, balanced budget …...
View ArticleNew York City HDC Approves Over $462M in Funding to Support Affordable Housing
(Source: New York City Housing Development Corporation) – The New York City Housing Development Corporation (HDC) Board of Directors have approved issuing $462.2 million in Multi-Family Housing Revenue...
View ArticleNACA Homeowner Event Being Held in NYC – July 18 – 22
(LoanSafe.org) – Homeowners and homebuyers are invited to this event to receive free mortgage assistance. Borrowers at this event will get the chance to meet one-on-one with a mortgage counselor … Read →
View ArticleReal Estate Attorney Pleads Guilty to forging NYC Condominium Sales Documents
(Source: Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman) – Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the felony guilty plea of real estate attorney Eduard Fridman to securities fraud. Fridman...
View ArticleMayor Bloomberg and Agencies Announce $732M in Funding for NYC Public Housing
(Source: Mayor Bloomberg) – Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, New York City Housing Authority Chairman John B. Rhea, New York City Housing Development Corporation President Marc Jahr, and U.S. Housing and …...
View ArticleHabitat for Humanity Home Sales to Provide Shelter for Hurricane Sandy...
(Source: Douglas Elliman Real Estate) – The sale of one water view Hamptons home, brokered by Douglas Elliman Real Estate, will rebuild ten new homes for victims of Hurricane Sandy. … Read →
View ArticleManhattan Property Sales Prices Reach New Peak in Q2 2013
(Source: Furman Center) – Manhattan sales prices have reached a new peak, surpassing the prior pre- recession peak achieved in the fourth quarter of 2007, according to the 2013 Quarterly … Read →
View ArticleProperty Owners Reminded of Legal Obligations to Provide Heat and Hot Water...
(Source: HPD) – New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) Commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas today reminded residential building owners of their legal obligation to provide...
View ArticleNY Homeowners and Renters Encouraged to Apply for Home Energy Assistance...
(Source: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo) – Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that households across the state can begin applying for heating assistance this winter through New York’s Home Energy … Read →
View ArticleQueens Resident Admits Role in $1.7 Million Mortgage Fraud Scheme
(Source: FBI) – U.S. Attorney William J. Hochul, Jr. announced today that Sean Ola-Ojo, 33, from Queens, New York, pleaded guilty to a felony charge for his role in a … Read →
View ArticleNY Governor Cuomo Strives to Help Protect Spanish-Speaking Tenants
(Source: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo) – Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced a major settlement agreement that will help make communities more just and affordable by ending the reported harassment …...
View ArticleForeclosure Prevention Event in the Bronx, NY Thursday – February 6th
Local NY homeowners who are at risk of foreclosure or in default on mortgage payments are invited to this counseling event, where everyone who registers will have a chance to … Read →
View ArticleOwner of Applied Construction Inc. Sentenced for Underpaying 16 Workers On...
(Source: Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman) – Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the sentencing of Applied Construction Inc., its owner, Mohammad T. Riaz, its manager, Mohammad...
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