More than a quarter billion dollars in federal and state funding will go toward addressing New York’s housing crisis. Over $260 million has been awarded to 29 housing developments across the state through tax credits and subsidies meant to create or preserve over 1,800 affordable and sustainable homes, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Monday, March 18. The projects will upgrade and modernize public housing and further local economic development initiatives, according to the governor’s office. Each...
Thinking About Moving? These Five States Just Recorded Largest Housing Inventory Surges Can't find a house to buy? The underlying problem remains a persistent housing shortage and elevated mortgage rates that have paralyzed the housing market nationwide. However, don't fear ahead of the spring housing season. New housing data from industry researcher ResiClub reveals pockets of housing markets with increasing inventory (i.e., active listings), which means weaker home price growth...
The Silver Creek Senior Housing project has received $6.9 million in state funding. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the funding as part of over $260 million in tax credits and subsidies for affordable housing projects across the state. Project developers Park Grove Development and Southern Tier Environments for Living plan to demolish the former Silver Creek […]
NEW YORK STATE (WETM) -- New York State is expanding its Lifetime Liberty Pass Program to grant all New York veterans and Gold Star Families free access to state parks and other recreational areas. Starting on Monday, April 1, the Lifetime Liberty Pass Program will allow New York State residents who are veterans or lost []
Properties of different classes in NYC are taxed at significantly different rates. The state Court of Appeals said a coalition of homeowners and real estate groups can now argue that the current tax system violates fair housing laws. [ more › ]
Ophelia mapped and analyzed the number of patients in substance use facilities per capita across the U.S., using SAMHSA survey data.
(The Center Square) – State Rep. Jon Hardister, second in a four-candidate primary for labor commissioner, has submitted his resignation from office. The six-term Guildford County Republican in a letter to constituents said he would dedicate time to family and work in the private sector. He also wrote, “As for my future in public service, only time will tell. We will see what doors open down the road.” The Legislature returns for the short session next month. His...
Hundreds of people packed the Great Hall to celebrate the accomplishments immigrant right advocates have had over the years, but also make their voices heard that more still needs to be done.
The Star-Advertiser’s editorial board concluded that “local history has put Hawaii on the right track, away from needless repeat occurrences of gun violence. Now the state must stay on that path” (“Protect our gun regulation legacy,” Star-Advertiser, Our View, Feb. 15).
The ongoing violence and humanitarian crisis in Gaza literally makes it hard for me to sleep at night.
Paul Rudd revealed that he has installed a bar in his own house for one reason and one reason only: to have a Guinness directly from the tap.
The narrow majority that House Republicans have enjoyed this session is dwindling by the day.Rep. Mike Gallagher, one of the few Republicans to object to the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, announced on Friday that he'd be leaving Congress before his term is complete, according to the House Press Gallery. In a statement, Gallagher said he'd leave office on April 19.Several other Republican members have also announced in recent months that they'd be leaving the...