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2013:
May
Governor Cuomo Announces $91 Million To Build Affordable Housing And Revitalize Communities In All Regions Of New York State
April
Governor Cuomo and HUD Announce Approval of New York State's Disaster Recovery Action Plan
Congratulations Al Smith, New York State Public Housing Authority Director's Association 2013 Housing Champion
Commissioner/CEO Towns Celebrates Innovative, Healthy Affordable Housing in the Bronx
March
Commissioner/CEO Towns Celebrates Innovative, Healthy Affordable Housing in the Bronx
New York State Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR)
Funding for Hurricane Sandy, Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee
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Governor Cuomo Seeks Federal Approval of NY State Plans for Housing and Business Storm Recovery Programs
Governor Cuomo Announces the Opening of the 2013 Women's Equality Exhibit at State Capitol
February
Commissioner/CEO Towns Delivers Governor's State of the State and Budget Messages
January
Governor Cuomo Announces Ground-Breaking of First Project to Implement Medicaid Redesign Team Savings for Supportive Housing
2012:
December
Michael Skrebutenas Receives SHNNY's First-Ever Unsung Hero of the Year Award
November
Governor Cuomo, Mayor Bloomberg, Hud Secretary Donovan And Wells Fargo Announce Closing On $621.5 Million Deal To Renovate And Preserve Co-Op City In The Bronx
October
HCR Lends Expertise at NYSAFAH Upstate Conference
Welcome Home New York! Rochester A Success
September
HCR joins the New York State Office of General Services, the New York Assembly, and the City of Syracuse, in sponsoring a free MWBE workshop
Governor Cuomo Announces $72 Million to Build Thousands of Affordable Housing Units Across the State
Statement from Governor Andrew M. Cuomo on Anniversary of September 11th Attacks
NYSAFAH Upstate Conference September 27
August
HCR Exceeds Goals, Weatherizes More Than 70,000 Homes with ARRA Funds
Rufus King Court Apartments to Expand Affordable Housing Opportunities in Queens
July
Construction Moves Forward Roosevelt and HillsideApartments in Syracuse
Commissioner/CEO Towns Helps Open Atlantic Terrace
June
Governor Cuomo Announces Air Conditioners Available For Low-Income New Yorkers With Serious Medical Conditions
Upper Manhattan Borough Rent Office Holds Open House
Section 3 Training June 15
May
HCR Joins NYSAFAH at 13th Annual Affordable Housing Conference
April
Westchester District Rent Office Welcomes Visitors at First Open House
Commissioner/CEO Towns and Staff Will Participate in NYSAFAH 13th Annual Affordable Housing Conference
New Chairman To Lead New York State's Housing Agencies
March
HCR Co-Sponsors Weatherization Plus Health
Commissioner and Senior Staff Participate in NYSAFAH Legislative Conference
February
Governor Cuomo Announces Appointment of Senior Official to Oversee Historic Expansion of Rent Law Enforcement
HCR Launches Housing and Neighborhood Impact Survey
January
On January 4th 2012, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo delivered his second State of the State address, continuing his commitment to make government work for the people again.
2011:
December
Governor Cuomo Announces $5.5 Million Investment To Create Jobs And Expand Affordable Housing In North Country
Governor Cuomo Announces $785 Million in Economic Development Funding Through Regional Councils
November
Camba Gardens-209 Units of Affordable and Supportive Housing
Governor Cuomo Announces Additional Resources for Storm Victims Affected by Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee
Gotham West Will Offer More Than 600 Affordable Apartments
Governor Cuomo Announces $4.2 million in Community and Economic Development Grants to Create and Retain 695 Jobs
HCR Joins CPC and Rockland Housing Action Coalition to Celebrate Completion of Hyenga Lake Senior Housing in Spring Valley
October
HCR Celebrates Opening of Energy-Smart Liberty Apartments
HCR Celebrates the Opening of The Rochester Avenue Apartments, a New 65-Unit Supportive Housing Project in Brooklyn
State of New York Mortgage Agency (SONYMA) Authorizes Issuance of Refunding Bonds
September
New York State Homes And Community Renewal Announces Consolidated Funding Application Workshops
HCR Announces $78 Million in Low-Interest Loans and Tax Credits to Build and Preserve 2,200 Units of Affordable Housing
Funding News for Local Program Applicants
HCR Breaks Ground on Richmond Hill Senior Living in Queens
Van Rensselaer Village Rehab Featured in National Publication
HCR Helps With Hurricane Irene Disaster Recovery Efforts
Consolidated Funding Application Now Available
August
HCR Launches Series of Forums for Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises
HCR Celebrates Artspace Patchogue
HCR Celebrates Opening of Lakeview Heights in Seneca Falls
July
Markham Gardens Up for AHF Reader's Choice Award
HCR Approves $37.5M in Financing for 209 Affordable Units in Brooklyn, Creating 280 Construction Jobs & 25 Permanent Jobs
Commissioner Towns Announces Air Conditioners Available for Low-Income New Yorkers with Serious Medical Conditions At Risk During a Heat Wave
HCR Breaks Ground on Weld St. Revitalization in Key Rochester Neighborhood
The Strongest Tenant Protections in Decades
June
Governor Cuomo and Legislative Leaders Announce the Greatest Strengthening of Rent Regulations in Decades
NYS Tobacco Settlement Financing Corporation (TSFC) Authorizes Issuance Of Refunding Bonds
Governor Cuomo Swears in Commissioner Towns
HCR Celebrates "Wall Raising" at Erie Harbor Apartments
May
Arnie Adler, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program Director, Named NYSAFAH Advocate of the Year
HCR Officials Meet With Delegation from Japan
Governor Cuomo's Homes and Community Renewal Commissioner Darryl Towns Brings "People First Campaign" to Elmira
April
Housing Commissioner Takes Office, Sets Priorities
HCR Partner Wins Worldwide Recognition for Innovative, Sustainable Affordable Housing
Lights, Camera, Action! NY Main Street Program Helps Reopen Pelham Picture House
HCR Joins Partners to Mark Re-Opening of Watertown's Historic Franklin Building
March
NYS Homes and Community Renewal Announces $52.2 Million Investment for Affordable Housing and Community Development
NYS Homes and Community Renewal Announces New Program to Help Stabilize Neighborhoods Hit Hard by Foreclosure Crisis
HCR and Partners Create Green Paradise in Queens
HCR Named a National Lending Leader
February
N.Y. Officials: Federal Proposal Could Boost Affordable Housing
Governor Cuomo's 2011-12 Executive Budget Provides Transformation Plan for a New New York
January
HCR Makes it Easier to Find and Advertise Affordable Housing
General Colin L. Powell Apartments Awarded Outstanding Affordable Housing Project
HCR Recognizes the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Governor Cuomo Outlines Transformational Plan for a New NY
Speeches & Testimony:
Joint Legislative Hearing on the 2013-14 Executive Budget Proposal
Joint Hearing of the Fiscal Committees of the NYS Legislature February 13, 2012
Testimony before the Assembly Housing Committee, January 20, 2011
Videos:
Supportive Housing in New York State
(69 MB - wmv file format)
20 Years of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit in New York
(67 MB - wmv file format)
What Affordable Housing and Community Development Experts are Saying About Integration
(21 MB - wmv file format)
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