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Kingston, Yonkers receive state funding for affordable housing
1+ hour, 39+ min ago (177+ words) ALBANY " The cities of Kingston and Yonkers are the recipients of funding for affordable housing through New York State Homes and Community Renewal. The Kingston Housing Authority will receive $82. 6 million for its redevelopment phase two. The funds will preserve 158 affordable…...
Affordable senior housing opens in New Paltz
2+ week, 1+ day ago (209+ words) NEW PALTZ " Harmony Hall, a new 51-unit senior affordable housing complex in New Paltz, was officially opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony shortly after noon Wednesday. Town Supervisor Tim Rogers is thrilled with the new homes for seniors. "It's heartwarming,…...
Westchester launches $25 million affordable housing effort
3+ week, 3+ day ago (166+ words) WHITE PLAINS " Westchester County has launched its Housing Flex Fund II, a new $25 million affordable housing plan designed to accelerate the development and creation of affordable housing. Eligible developers may compete for funding to help advance affordable housing projects in…...
Group addresses "rental ripoff
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (211+ words) KINGSTON " Ulster County and the City of Kingston are beautiful walking spaces, but the cost of renting a space to live is not a wonderful experience for some. "A Rental Ripoff Hearing, organized by For the Many, was conducted at…...
Kearney group gets green light to build Newburgh Green Apartments
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (154+ words) NEWBURGH " The massive housing development initiative in the City of Newburgh is moving ahead with the planned construction of The Green Apartments at Smith and Montgomery streets. After cutting through over a year's worth of red tape, the project developer…...
Mixed-income housing project gets state cash
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (359+ words) Todd Bender started as a stringer before rising through the ranks to become the Dutchess County Bureau Chief and senior investigative reporter for Mid Hudson News, focusing on crime and government. He is an avid angler and has recently taken…...
New senior housing ready for occupancy
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (197+ words) HIGHLAND " RUPCO cut the ribbon Wednesday on Silver Gardens, a $22. 1 million complex with 57 one-bedroom apartments for those 62 and older alongside the wooded bluff of Franny Reese State Park. "It's been a great partnership between ourselves, RUPCO, and Richard Gerentine and…...
Rockland County launches "Keep Rockland Home" affordable housing campaign
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (204+ words) NEW CITY " Rockland County officials have launched a new campaign that addresses the region's housing crisis and reduces stigma around affordable housing. County Executive Ed Day and Community Development Director Alexandra Obremski announced the "Keep Rockland Home" Affordable Housing Campaign…...
Short-term rental rules agitate owners in Poughkeepsie
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (154+ words) Mid Hudson News Short-term rental rules agitate owners in Poughkeepsie POUGHKEEPSIE " The Poughkeepsie Common Council last week heard from residents concerned about regulations governing housing and short-term rentals. Several attendees criticized current requirements for obtaining permission to offer short-term rental…...
Newburgh approves PILOT for proposed new owners of Bourne and Kenney Apts
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (148+ words) NEWBURGH " Once developer Pennrose takes over the Bourne and Kenney apartment complexes in the City of Newburgh, they will be entitled to a 33-year PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes) providing the company with the financial ability to remodel all…...