Governor David A. Paterson

November 9, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor David A. Paterson today continued his campaign urging the Federal government to fully fund the Federal Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) at last year's level of $5.1 billion to help families cope with cold winter temperatures and higher energy costs. In a letter to President Obama, Governor Paterson outlined the need for quick action to fully fund the program and requested the immediate release of LIHEAP contingency funds, in order to avoid a potential early shut down of New York's Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), which opened for the season November 1

Albany, NY - September 28, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor David A. Paterson today joined Mayor Bob Duffy, Senator Joe Robach, Assemblyman David Gantt, Commissioner/CEO of the recently integrated housing agency NY State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR)

New York, NY - September 16, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor David A. Paterson today announced 94 awards totaling more than $28 million to not-for-profit housing agencies and local governments across the State that will help to build, rehabilitate or modify 1,472 homes for low-income families, people with disabilities and frail elderly homeowners and tenants.

Albany, NY - August 27, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor David A. Paterson today announced $119 million in housing and community renewal awards to help communities across the State develop affordable housing, revitalize downtowns, and upgrade water and sewer systems.

ALBANY, NY - March 28, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor David A. Paterson today called on Legislative Leaders to consider his property tax cap proposal as part of budget negotiations.

Albany, NY - February 4, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Paterson today issued the following statement regarding the order of foreclosure for Riverton Houses, in Harlem:

Albany, NY - December 17, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor David A. Paterson today announced that the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) will provide a $6 million grant to the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA).

Albany, NY - December 15, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor David A. Paterson today announced that New York State will offer cash advances of up to $8,000 on the Federal homebuyer tax credit for borrowers using a State of New York Mortgage Agency (SONYMA) mortgage to purchase a home.

Albany, NY - December 15, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor David A. Paterson today signed into law comprehensive foreclosure legislation which provides additional critical protections for New York State homeowners, tenants and neighborhoods in the wake of the ongoing foreclosure crisis.

Albany, NY - December 8, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor David A. Paterson today announced $60.3 million in federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding for weatherization projects that will work to reduce the energy burden on low-income residents in 9,431 multi-family housing units around the State.

Albany, NY - December 5, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor David A. Paterson today announced that nearly $25 million has been awarded to fund homeless housing projects and related support services throughout the State.

Albany, NY - November 16, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor David A. Paterson and Legislative Leaders today announced passage of the Governor’s Program Bill No. 46, which provides additional critical protections for New York State homeowners, tenants and neighborhoods in the wake of the ongoing foreclosure crisis.

Albany, NY - October 7, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor David A. Paterson today announced that $10 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding is now available through a competitive statewide solicitation for solar energy projects in New York State.