Public asked to report zebra mussels and other invasive species to prevent the spread
Lakeshore property owners and others enjoying the remaining late fall days on the water are asked to be on the lookout for zebra mussels, an aquatic invasive species recently verified in Big McKenzie Lake in Burnett and Washburn Counties
Rep. Robin Kelly Leads Letter Objecting to Facebook’s “Ethnic Affinity” Feature
Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL) and Members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and Congressional Black Caucus today voiced their objections to Facebook’s “Ethnic Affinity” advertising option that allows housing advertisers to exclude certain ethnic groups in marketing and promotion, in a letter to company CEO Mark Zuckerberg
Boustany Announces FEMA Funding for Saint Mary Levee District
Dr. Charles Boustany (R-Lafayette) issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced $25,887,261 in grant funding for the state of Louisiana. Specifically, $3,522,954 will be awarded to the Saint Mary Levee District to provide emergency reinforcement and protection to levees and other infrastructure in the wake of the flooding event that began on December 28, 2015.
BALDWYN TO RECEIVE $8.8 MILLION FOR WASTEWATER INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADE
U.S. Senator Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) today announced that the City of Baldwyn will receive $8.8 million in federal funding to restore and upgrade its wastewater system. The $3.19 million grant and a $5.6 million loan to the Lee and Prentiss County community is administered through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Water & Environmental Programs (WEP)
Lynch Calls on FERC to Halt Pipeline Projects in West Roxbury and Weymouth Following...
In the wake of the recent fatal pipeline explosion in Alabama, Congressman Stephen F. Lynch (D-Boston) called on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to halt the permitting process and construction for the proposed Spectra pipelines in West ...
Blumenthal, Murphy, Courtney, Himes, Esty Announce Federal Energy Grants for Farms in Lebanon, Easton,...
U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-2), Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) and Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty (CT-5) announced today four USDA Rural Energy for America grants for renewable ene...
A.G. Schneiderman Obtains $1.6 Million Settlement With Queens Company That Targeted Hispanic Homeowners In...
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced a $1.6 million settlement with Queens-based American Hope Group, Inc. and its principal, Mauricio Villamarin Martinez (collectively “American Hope Group”), following an investigation into a fraudulent mortgage rescue scheme that preyed upon financially vulnerable Hispanic homeowners who were desperate to save their homes from foreclosure.
A.G. Schneiderman Announces $20 Million In New Funding For Land Banks To Support Communities...
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced $20 million in new funding, to be administered by Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) and Enterprise Community Partners, Inc. (Enterprise), for New York State land banks that are working to...
A.G. Schneiderman Files Lawsuit Against Property Management Company And Landlords For Harassing Tenants In...
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today filed a lawsuit against Marolda Properties, Inc., (“Marolda Properties”), a Manhattan property management company that manages rent-regulated apartment buildings in the New York City metropolitan area including in Chinatown and the Lower East Side, and affiliated landlords that own the buildings. The lawsuit is the result of a joint investigation between the Attorney General’s Office and Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s Tenant Protection Unit.
Rep. Gibson calls for Congressional investigation of response to Rensselaer County water contamination
Congressman Chris Gibson (NY-19) submitted a letter to House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman Jason Chaffetz (UT-3) requesting the committee investigate the response by New York State and federal officials to the contamination of d...
Governor Wolf Announces Statewide Planning Project to Boost Pennsylvania’s Solar Energy Development Begins in...
Governor Tom Wolf today announced that a statewide planning project led by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will equip Pennsylvania to produce more solar energy and increase solar-generated in-state electricity sales to at least 10 percent by 2030. The project, called “Finding Pennsylvania’s Solar Future,” was selected for a $550,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy.
LEGACY OF DEDICATED LAND PARK HEALTH CARE ADVOCATE STEVEN M. THOMPSON TO BE CELEBRATED...
Sacramento County Supervisor Phil Serna and other local elected officials along with Sacramento community health care advocates will participate in a ribbon cutting celebration Thursday, November 3, at 11 a.m. at 752B Revere Street to officially unveil...
Polls Show Sharp Momentum Shift on Florida Amendment 1
Polls conducted this past week indicate a sharp momentum shift on the anti-solar Amendment 1 ballot initiative in Florida. As public backlash mounts, the electric utility interests funding the deceptively worded amendment have doubled down, reportedly ...
Thompson | Dorfman Partners Doubles its Money on Sale of Apartment Community in Hayward,...
Thompson | Dorfman Partners, LLC (TDP), a San Francisco Bay Area real estate development and investment firm, through its TDT Ventures (TDT) subsidiary, and equity partner, BayNorth Capital of Boston, announced today that the venture sold a 68-unit apartment community in Alameda County, Calif., for $14,268,000, representing $209,824 per unit; $307 per square foot. TDT purchased Solaris Apartments in 2008 for $7.1 million.
FIVE FAMILY MEMBERS CONVICTED OF DEFRAUDING OVER $100,000 IN GOVERNMENT SUBSIDIES BY FALSIFYING INFORMATION...
Five family members were convicted yesterday of defrauding over $100,000 in government subsidies by falsifying information to receive housing assistance.
The Boulder Group Arranges Sale of Net Leased CVS Pharmacy Property
The Boulder Group, a net leased investment brokerage firm, has completed the sale of a single tenant net leased CVS Pharmacy located at 6820 North Pear Tree Lane in Peoria, Illinois for $4,198,000.
LEARN HOW TO DESIGN A HOME FOR AGING-IN-PLACE WITH SAFETY, COMFORT
The vast majority of people say they want to grow old in their current home. Over time, technology will play a key role in making aging-in-place safer, healthier and more comfortable for many seniors and their families
HOEVEN ISSUES STATEMENT IN SUPPORT OF EMERGENCY COMMISSION ACTION APPROVING AN ADDITIONAL $4 MILLION...
Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement in response to the North Dakota Emergency Commission’s approval of another $4 million loan to support law enforcement efforts to keep the peace during the Dakota Access Pipeline protests:
Senators Scott, Chairman Shelby call for Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to address...
Senator Tim Scott (R-SC), Chairman of the Banking Committee Subcommittee on Housing, Transportation, and Community Development, and Chairman Richard Shelby (R-AL), Chairman of the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, are demanding Housing ...
“Friend of Housing” Award Goes to Jeff Mitchell
South Dakota Housing Development Authority (SDHDA) awarded Jeff Mitchell with the “Friend of Housing” award during SDHDA’s 26th Annual Housing Conference held last week in Pierre. Mr. Mitchell was honored for his dedication and contribution to affordable housing in South Dakota. He serves as an integral housing advocate to his community and also to the region on housing related issues.
PA Treasury Announces $100 Million Impact Investing Initiative
Pennsylvania Treasurer Timothy A. Reese today announced the launch of a $100 million impact investment initiative that will provide the “double-bottom line” benefit of providing a competitive rate of return while supporting state investments in affordable housing, small business, health and educational facilities, and infrastructure projects.
TOWNSHIP OF TEANECK PASSES ORDINANCE RESPECTING ABANDONED PROPERTIES
On Tuesday, September 6, 2016, the Township Council passed an ordinance aimed at identifying abandoned properties in the Township of Teaneck. The ordinance will be enforced on properties that have not been legally occupied for a period of six months or...
California Woman Sentenced to Prison in Connection with Scheme to Defraud Struggling Homeowners
Deirdre M. Daly, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, today announced that MICHELLE LEFAOSEU, also known as “Michelle Bennett,” “Michelle Lee” and “Michelle Page,” 42, of Huntington Beach, Calif., was sentenced yesterday by U.S. District Judge Stefan R. Underhill in Bridgeport to 12 months and one day of imprisonment, followed by one year of supervised release, for participating in an extensive mortgage loan modification scheme.
Healthcare Landlord Leasing Specialist Michelle Lagos Joins Meridian as Senior Asset Manager
Meridian, a full-service real estate developer specializing in acquiring and developing real estate facilities for the healthcare sector, announced today that healthcare leasing specialist Michelle Lagos was hired as the senior asset manager and will play an active role in the management of Meridian’s Southern California portfolio
Mayor Faulconer, Councilmember Gloria Kick Off Reconstruction of Hillcrest Fire Station
Marking the fourth fire station built as part of his commitment to improve neighborhood services throughout the city, Mayor Kevin L. Faulconer was joined today by City Councilmember Todd Gloria and Fire-Rescue Chief Brian Fennessy to announce the recon...
San Juan Capistrano Endorses Issa’s Sober Homes Bill
The City of San Juan Capistrano today became the third local government to express support for Congressman Darrell Issa’s bill, the Safe Recovery and Community Empowerment Act (H.R. 6070), that would allow cities and states to implement oversight of sober living facilities.
CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Record-Breaking Unclaimed Property Returns
Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater today announced that the Florida Division of Unclaimed Property, which operates under the direction of the CFO and the Department of Financial Services, completed another record-breaking month of returns in October....
Rep. Robin Kelly Leads Letter Objecting to Facebook’s “Ethnic Affinity” Feature
Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL) and Members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and Congressional Black Caucus today voiced their objections to Facebook’s “Ethnic Affinity” advertising option that allows housing advertisers to exclude certain ethnic groups in marketing and promotion, in a letter to company CEO Mark Zuckerberg
The Boulder Group Arranges Sale of a McDonald’s Ground Lease in Hoffman Estates, IL.
The Boulder Group, a net leased investment brokerage firm, has completed the sale of a McDonald’s ground lease located at 1070 North Roselle Road in Hoffman Estates, Illinois for $2,990,000.
First of Two Installments to Help Thousands of Vulnerable NY Seniors & Families Who...
U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced the release of $325,060,769 in heating and home energy assistance funds from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIH...
