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Green Building Tour of Gen. Colin Powell Apartments
New York, NY - April 2, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- On Saturday April 24th, join GreenHomeNYC on a tour of the Gen. Colin Powell Apartments, a new green affordable residential coop building in The Bronx.
NYC DOORMEN GIVE BARGAINING COMMITTEE POWER TO CALL A STRIKE
New York, NY - April 1, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- More than two thousand New York City doormen and apartment building workers voted early Thursday evening to empower their negotiating committee with the authority to call a strike if it becomes necessary. Failure to reach a new contract by 12:01 am on April 21st could lead to a strike of apartment building workers at over 3,200 apartment buildings citywide
Former Owner of Home Savers Consulting Corp. Pleads Guilty to Mortgage Foreclose Rescue Scheme
NEWARK, NY - March 30, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- A Brooklyn man pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection with a mortgage fraud scheme that falsely promised to help homeowners facing foreclosure keep their homes and repair their damaged credit, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced.
BROOKLYN APARTMENT BUILDING WORKERS GIVE BARGAINING COMMITTEE POWER TO CALL FOR A STRIKE
Strike Authorization Vote Clears the Way for Possible Work Stoppage on April 21st. New York, NY - April 1, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Hundreds ofapartment building workers in Brooklyn voted today to empower their bargaining committee with the authority to call a strike. The workers, who were joined by Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz, were the second group of workers in two nights to provide 32BJ’s bargaining committee with this power. Workers in Queens voted unanimously Tuesday authorizing a strike if necessary. The third and final vote will be held Thursday in Manhattan.
NYC DOORMEN AND APARTMENT BUILDING WORKERS TO HOLD STRIKE VOTE
New York, NY - April 1, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- More than two thousand New York City apartment building workers will vote Thursday on empowering their bargaining committee with the authority to call a strike. Failure to reach a new contract by April 20, 2010, could cause a strike of more than 30,000 apartment building workers at over 3,200 residential buildings throughout the city. Thursday’s vote comes on the heels of similar votes in Queens last night and Brooklyn tonight.
Bypassing the Bust: The Stability of Upstate New York’s Housing Markets during the Recession
New York, NY - March 30, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of New York today released Bypassing the Bust: The Stability of Upstate New York’s Housing Markets during the Recession—the latest article in its series Second District Highlights.
NY PSC Approves $270M for Customer-Sited Renewable Projects
Latham, NY - March 29, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- On March 25 the New York Public Service Commission approved more than $279 million over a five-year period for customer- sited renewable energy projects as part of the state’s Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) program.
QUEENS APARTMENT BUILDING WORKERS TO HOLD STRIKE VOTE
New York, NY - March 29, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- With no sign of a new contract, apartment building workers in Queens will vote Tuesday on empowering their bargaining committee with the authority to call a strike. Failure to reach a new contract by April 20, 2010 could lead to a strike of 3,500 apartment building workers at more than 550 buildings throughout Queens.
Mayor Bloomberg Announces New NYC Service Initiative to Provide Free Legal Services to Homeowners...
New York, NY - March 29, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, New York City Chief Service Officer Diahann Billings-Burford, Corporation Counsel Michael A. Cardozo and Commissioner of Department of Consumer Affairs Jonathan Mintz today launched a new NYC Service initiative to provide free legal support for New Yorkers at risk of losing their homes to foreclosure.
Department Of Homeless Services Paid Out Millions Of Dollars On Handshake Deals
NEW YORK, NY - March 25, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Department of Homeless Services (DHS) paid out millions of dollars ($152.7 million in FY08) to non-contracted service providers based on an "honor system" of unwritten agreements, invented rates and duplicate clients lists, according to an audit initiated under former Comptroller William C. Thompson, Jr. and just completed by Comptroller John C. Liu.
Schumer Reveals Administration Cuts To At-Need Senior Housing On Long Island Could Leave Seniors...
Washington, DC - March 24, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer said he will fight to reverse budget cuts proposed by Administration in its Fiscal Year 2011 budget for the Section 202 Housing for the Elderly program.
New Report On New York City’s Building Boom Finds 170,000 New Units Built Between...
New York, NY - March 25, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- A new report released today by NYU’s Furman Center for Real Estate and Urban Policy provides an in-depth look at the City’s recent building boom. The report, the State of New York City’s Housing and Neighborhoods 2009, also examines the state of mortgage lending in the City, highlights the state of immigrant New Yorkers and immigrant neighborhoods, and provides detailed data on housing and demographic trends in each of the City’s 59 community districts.
Schumer Urges Obama Administration To Increase Funding To Boost Low-Income Senior Housing Program After...
Washington, DC - March 23, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer urged the Obama Administration to increase funding for fiscal year 2011 for the Section 202 Housing for the Elderly program. In a letter to Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Shaun Donovan, Schumer noted that in fiscal year 2010, Congress appropriated $825 million for Section 202 programmatic funding.
Chase Joins Second-Lien Program to Keep More Families in Homes
NEW YORK, NY - March 22, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Chase announced today that it will provide additional help to struggling homeowners by joining the second-lien program of the federal government's Home Affordable Modification Program.
Schumer Announces Community Development Corporation Of Long Island Has Been Awarded Nearly $400,000 To...
Washington, DC - March 19, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer announced that Community Development Corporation of Long Island, Inc. (CDC), a member of the national NeighborWorks network, has been awarded $383,400 in funding from NeighborWorks America.
Staybridge Suites Debuts in New York City’s Times Square
ATLANTA, GA - March 17, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)], the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms, announced today that a new 310-room Staybridge Suites will open in early April in the center of Manhattan.
The FBI New York Shines Light on Potential Rental and Real Estate Scams in...
New York, NY - March 12, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s New York Office is warning the public to remain on the lookout for scams involving real estate and rental properties.
NYS Affordable Housing Corporation Approves $1.28 Million in Grants to Renovate 73 Affordable Housing...
NEW YORK, NY - March 4, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The board of the New York State Affordable Housing Corporation (AHC) today approved $1.28 million in grants to finance the renovation of 73 affordable housing units in New York State.
NYS Affordable Housing Corporation Approves $75,000 Grant for Home Improvements in Buffalo
NEW YORK, NY - March 4, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The board of the New York State Affordable Housing Corporation (AHC) today approved a $75,000 grant to The Citizen's Alliance, Inc. to finance improvements of seven housing units in Buffalo.
Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy Seeks to Provides One Dozen Properties for Affordable Homes...
Hauppauge , NY - March 1, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Despite an ongoing recession and a record number of home foreclosures across the country, County Executive Steve Levy is continuing in his efforts to provide affordable housing opportunities for Suffolk residents.
Senate Majority Bolsters Support For NYC Public Housing
New York, NY - February 24, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- To protect New York’s 400,000 residents of public housing, the Senate Majority today passed S6430A (Squadron) making the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) eligible for an immediate infusion of $400 million in capital funding.
Manhattan U.S. Attorney Charges Three Defendants in Multi-Million-Dollar Mortgage Fraud Scheme
New York, NY- February 24, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- PREET BHARARA, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, JOSEPH M. DEMAREST JR., the Assistant Director-in-Charge of the New York Field Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI"),
Free Mobile Spa and Lunch at the 505
New York, NY - February 19, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- You’re invited to The 505 Condominium Residences for complimentary chair massages, manicures, and make up applications. Come relax and rejuvenate in one of Hell's Kitchen's hottest real estate developments on Friday, February 26th. A gourmet lunch will be provided. Space is limited and RSVP is required.
Schumer Reveals: President Obama’s Budget Includes Up To $75 Million Yearly In Federal Funding...
Washington, DC - February 18, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer pledged his support for the New York City Housing Authority’s (NYCHA)
InterContinental New York Times Square Appoints Hospitality Stars to Open the Largest New-Build Hotel...
ATLANTA, GA - February 9, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- InterContinental Hotels and Resorts announced today the appointment of Andrew (Drew) Schlesinger as general manager and Linda Hodgson as director of sales and marketing for the InterContinental New York Times Square. Currently under construction, the hotel is scheduled to open in July 2010.
Mayor Bloomberg, Environmental Protection Commissioner Holloway Launch New Program to Relieve Water Debt and...
New York, NY - February 8, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Cas Holloway today launched the Water Debt Assistance Program, a new initiative that will temporarily relieve homeowners at risk of foreclosure of past-due water and sewer debt.
Joint Legislative Budget Hearing: Housing
New York, NY - February 3, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- New York State Senate Finance Committee Chair Carl Kruger and Assembly Ways and Means Committee Chair Herman “Denny” Farrell will conduct a joint budget hearing to examine the Governor’s proposed budget relating to the development and preservation of housing across the state.
Schumer, Gillibrand, Nadler Seek HUD Mortgage Assistance To Help Keep St. Vincent’s Doors Open
New York, NY - February 1, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- With St. Vincent’s Hospital on the brink of bankruptcy, U.S. Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand and Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-Manhattan) urged the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to help the only Level-1 trauma center serving neighborhoods from Midtown to Downtown stave off closure.
NYS Affordable Housing Corporation and SONYMA Approve $38.9 Million in Funding to Preserve 296...
NEW YORK, NY - January 28, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The boards of the New York State Affordable Housing Corporation (AHC) and the State of New York Mortgage Agency (SONYMA) today approved $38.9 million in grants and mortgage insurance commitments to preserve 296 units of housing in New York State.
Manhattan Real Estate Developer Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for $27 Million Mortgage...
New York, NY - January 28, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- PREET BHARARA, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that Manhattan real estate developer MICHAEL HERSHKOWITZ was sentenced today to four years in prison for his participation in a $27 million Ponzi scheme involving fraudulent loans secured by nonexistent mortgages.
