Governor Cuomo Deploying DFS Mobile Command Center to Oneida and Herkimer Counties to Help...
Albany, NY - July 12, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Andrew M. Cuomo is deploying the Department of Financial Services’ (DFS) Mobile Command Center to Oneida and Herkimer Counties to help homeowners and businesses affected by recent heavy rains ...
SCHUMER ANNOUNCES VETERANS OUTREACH CENTER SET TO RECEIVE OVER $2 MILLION IN VA FUNDS...
New York, NY - July 12, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer announced that Veterans Outreach Center in Rochester is set to receive $1,063,900 in Veterans Affairs Supportive Services for Veteran Families program (SSVF) to s...
Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation to Allow Breezy Point Residents to Expedite Repairs to Homes...
Albany, NY - July 12, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed legislation that will allow Breezy Point residents to expedite repairs to homes damaged by Superstorm Sandy. The new law will allow homeowners in Breezy Point to byp...
REBNY STUDY REVEALS EXCESSIVE LANDMARKING OF MANHATTAN PROPERTIES STIFLING ECONOMIC GROWTH
NEW YORK, NY - July 11, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Nearly 30 percent of Manhattan properties are now protected by regulations governing landmarks – a milestone that will stifle job creation and important economic development initiatives, increase the...
MAYOR BLOOMBERG SIGNS LEGISLATION MOVING THE FILING DEADLINE OF REAL PROPERTY INCOME AND EXPENSE...
New York, NY - July 9, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- “The first of two bills before me today is Introductory Number 906-A, sponsored at the request of our Administration by Council Members Recchia and Palma. This legislation moves the deadline to file annual Real Property Income and Expense statements from September 1st to June 1st.
Governor Cuomo Deploying DFS Mobile Command Center to Herkimer County to Help Victims of...
Albany, NY - July 9, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Andrew M. Cuomo is today deploying the Department of Financial Services’ (DFS) Mobile Command Center to Herkimer County to help homeowners and businesses affected by recent heavy rains and devastating flood damage in the Mohawk Valley region. Governor Cuomo also outlined resources and advice for victims who are dealing with their insurance company to help them get the relief to which they are entitled as quickly as possible, including the availability of a DFS Disaster Hotline at 1-800-339-1759.
Governor Cuomo Announces Housing Extension for Sandy Victims
Albany, NY - July 8, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), at the request of the State of New York, has approved a 30-day extension to the Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) program beginning on July 7th. This new extension allows eligible survivors from Superstorm Sandy who cannot return to their homes to stay in participating hotels or motels
Mangano Expands Housing Options In Downtown Westbury
New York, NY - July 5, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano and the Nassau Industrial Development Agency (NCIDA) announced today the approval of an economic development compact that assists in paving the way for revitalization of downtown Westbury. The compact allows MPA Owners, LLC to demolish two rundown buildings located on Post Ave. in Westbury and construct a new 20,700 square-foot building with 10 one-bedroom rental apartments and four stores.
Gillibrand, Entire NYC Congressional Delegation Urge HUD Secretary to Reform Sandy Aid Regulations, Allowing...
New York, NY - July 2, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) is leading New York City’s entire Congressional delegation today in urging Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan to cut bureaucratic tape w...
As Flash Flooding Hits Hudson Valley, Maloney Announces Federal Aid Available to Homeowners And...
Newburgh, NY - July 2, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- As flash flooding hits our region and Hurricane season approaches, Maloney announced federal aid programs available to homeowners and small businesses impacted by Superstorm Sandy, Hurricane Irene or Tr...
Consumer Alert: Governor Cuomo Warns New Yorkers to Avoid Home Building Contractor Scams
Albany, NY - July 1, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today advised New Yorkers to be vigilant when seeking the services of home contractors, especially those looking to repair and rebuild their homes in the aftermath of Superstorm S...
CPC Resources, East Brooklyn Congregations, Common Ground, St. Paul Community Baptist Church & Partners...
Brooklyn, NY - June 27, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- CPC Resources, Inc. (CPCR), East Brooklyn Congregations (EBC), Common Ground Community HDFC (Common Ground), St. Paul Community Baptist Church, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), N...
HPD, HDC, Speaker Quinn, Workforce Housing, Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan Chase And Partners Announce...
New York. NY - June 27, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- NYC Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) Commissioner Mathew M. Wambua, New York City Housing Development Corporation (HDC) President Marc Jahr, City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn, Workfor...
A.G. Schneiderman Announces Up To $20 Million To Rebuild And Reinvest In Communities Still...
SYRACUSE - June 27, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced that up to $20 million over two years – obtained in last year’s settlement with the nation’s largest banks – will be made available to commun...
Maloney welcomes Senate introduction of Corker-Warner GSE reform bill
WASHINGTON, DC - June 26, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY), Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Capital Markets and Government Sponsored Enterprises Subcommittee, issued the following statement upon today’s introdu...
Reps. Nadler, Conyers Push for Sweeping Reform of Nation’s Housing Discrimination Laws
WASHINGTON, DC - June 26, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), the top Democrat on the Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice, along with Judiciary Committee Ranking Member John Conyers (D-MI), intr...
Rep. Grimm, Local Residents Call on City to Waive Water Bills and Fees Until...
STATEN ISLAND, NY - June 25, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Rep. Michael G. Grimm (R-S.I./Brooklyn) joined Staten Island constituents for a press conference calling on the City to waive water fees for Sandy survivors who have used little or no water in the...
A.G. & O.C.A. Foreclosure Relief Bill Overwhelmingly Passes NYS Legislature
NEW YORK, NY - June 25, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced that the New York State Legislature has passed the "Certificate of Merit" bill (A. 5582/S.4530A), which will help more New York families avoid foreclos...
STATEMENTS OF MAYOR BLOOMBERG, SPEAKER CHRISTINE C. QUINN AND COUNCIL MEMBERS ON PASSAGE OF...
New Yorkers, NY - June 21, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- “New Yorkers whose homes were damaged by Hurricane Sandy will receive additional aid this fall through legislation passed today in Albany. The bill – which our Administration proposed this Legis...
RESIDENTIAL EXPERTS SHARE TRADE SECRETS AND INSIGHT AT REBNY ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION
New York, NY - June 20, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) - The Real Estate Board of New York’s (REBNY’s) Annual Breakfast Roundtable Discussion hosted by the Downtown Committee on Friday, June 14 drew in residential real estate professionals eager for insig...