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Events & Press Releases:
November 2008:
- DHCR Helps Address Need for Affordable Housing for Westchester County Seniors
- DHCR Announces Credit and Funding Availability
- VASH Voucher Program Provides Assistance to Veterans
- Hudson Valley Ribbon Cuttings Celebrate Efforts to Enhance Quality of Life for Disabled
- State DHCR Issues Housing Needs Study for Western NY
- NPC and RPC Conferences Held in Albany and Buffalo
October 2008:
- DHCR Wins Award for Public Service Campaign
- Farmworker Housing Program Receives Increase In Funding
- DHCR Commissioner Delivers Budget Testimony
- State DHCR Issues Housing Needs Study for Mid-Hudson Region
- New Supportive Residences Celebrated in the Bronx and Riverhead
- DHCR Announces Availability of Community Planning Funds
- Governor Paterson Launches Statewide Campaign to Assist Vulnerable New Yorkers with Rising Heating Costs
- Take Another Look in Cortland
- New Senior Housing and Supportive Housing Opens in Ithaca
- State and Federal Agencies Collaborate to Provide Senior Housing in Otsego County
September 2008:
- DHCR's New Automated Mitchell-Lama Waiting List Ensures Transparency, Fairness
- State DHCR Issues Housing Needs Study for Downstate Suburbs
- NYSAFAH Conference and Ribbon Cuttings Bring Housing Advocates to Western NY
- DHCR Announces Funding for Supportive Housing
- Local Program Administrators' Achievements Recognized at Statewide Section 8 Conference
- DHCR Approves More Than $3 Million in Economic Development Grants
- DHCR Announces the Availability of $6.4 Million in NY Main Street Funds to Revitalize Communities, Build and Preserve Affordable Housing
- DHCR Helps Revitalize City of Syracuse
- Tour of Rensselaer County Family Home Highlights Importance of Weatherization Assistance Program
- DHCR In The News: Projects Turn Neighborhoods Around
August 2008:
- DHCR to Host Market Analysis Seminar
- DHCR In The News: New Look for Albany's Creighton Homes
- Affordable Senior Housing Complex Celebrated in Patchogue
- DHCR In The News: Seeing the Future
- Governor Paterson Announces More Than $42 Million IN Awards To Create Jobs, Revitalize Communities And Renovate Affordable Housing
July 2008:
- Governor Praises DHCR Housing Needs Assessment
- DHCR Simplifies Funding Application for Community-Based Organizations
- Governor Paterson Advocates for Affordable Housing at Ribbon Cutting in City of Hudson
- New York City DHCR Staff Help Construct Historic Multi-Family Building for Habitat for Humanity
- Governor Paterson Announces Launch Of Statewide Affordable Housing Public Awareness Campaign Featuring Edward Norton, Tiki Barber and Mo Vaughn
- Affordable Housing for Seniors is Blooming in Broome County
- DHCR to Hold Subprime Foreclosure Prevention Program Workshop in Albany July 8
June 2008:
- Governor Paterson Announces $137 Million To Build and Preserve More Than 6,000 Units Of Affordable Housing
- Phase II of Red Hook Commons Complete
- Conference Helps Spread the Word on Supportive Housing
- DHCR Helps Developers Facing Financing Gap
- DHCR Simplifies Website and Email Addresses
- Meadow Ridge II Housing for Seniors Opens in Beacon
- Toward a Comprehensive Response to Housing Needs
- Community Development Block Grants Help Revitalize City of Rensselaer
- Celebration At Starrett
- DHCR In the News: A New Beginning - CODE Breaks Ground On Appleyard Terrace Phase 2
May 2008:
- As Summer Approaches Governor Paterson Announces Cooling Assistance Available For Those Most In Need
- NYCOM Conferences Focus on Main Street Development
- State DHCR Completes First Phase of Unprecedented Housing Needs Study
- DHCR Deputy Commissioner Lorrie Pizzola Wins "Advocate of the Year" Award at NYSAFAH Conference
- DHCR Streamlines Community Revitalization Programs
April 2008:
- DHCR Announces $500,000 in Grants to Help Local Planning Efforts
- Governor Paterson Announces Historic Increase In Housing Funds
- DHCR Commissioner Joins Local Officials and CPC to Celebrate the Completion of Fordham Gardens
March 2008:
- Housing Groups Keep Hopes Alive on Long Island
- DHCR Cuts Red Tape, Expands Paperless Applications
- The Need for Homeownership Counseling Brings Together State Housing Leaders
February 2008:
- Governor Spitzer Announces Additional Heating Assistance to Combat Rising Energy Prices
- Governor Spitzer Announces Ground Breaking for Rochester Affordable Housing Project
- Governor Spitzer Approves Changes to Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Allocation Plan to Include "Green" Principles
December 2007:
- Governor Spitzer Announces Targeted Economic Development Projects to Help Small Cities
- DHCR in the News - A Place to Call Home: Preserving Middle-Class New Yorker
- DHCR in the News - Albany Bars Rent Rise for Thousands
- "Strengthening Communities: A Focus on Affordable Housing"
- Governor Spitzer Announces Grants to Reduce Home Heating Costs
- People, Place and Purpose: The North East Area Development, Inc.
November 2007:
- Commissioner Discusses Inter-agency Cooperation at Annual Policy Forum
- DHCR Retiree Still Passionate About Housing
- Commissioner Joins Governor, AG in Efforts to Combat Mortgage Crisis
October 2007:
- DHCR Releases Proposed Qualified Allocation Plan
- State Housing Commissioner Announces Credit and Funding Availability
- Neighborhood Preservation Coalition of New York State Holds 2007 Affordable Housing Conference
- Statewide Section 8 Conference Celebrates "30 Years of Making Housing Affordable"
- New Affordable Housing Unit On Myrtle Avenue Is Also Energy Efficient
- Housing Leaders From Across the State Gather in Buffalo
September 2007:
- Upstate Affordable Housing Conference a Great Success
- Governor Spitzer Announces $29 Million in Awards from the Office For Small Cities
- Rabito to Hudson gathering: "The Office for Small Cities is Open for Business"
August 2007:
- DHCR in the News
- Governor Spitzer Joins Commissioner VanAmerongen to Announce $2 Million Award to Oneida Bus Manufacturer to Create and Retain Jobs
- Housing Trust Fund Corporation and DHCR Approve $106 Million in Affordable Housing Awards
- Governor Breaks Ground for Affordable Housing
July 2007:
- ORA Offers Forums to Foster Dialogue with Tenants and Owners
- Governor Eliot Spitzer Confronts Subprime Lending Crisis by Announcing $100 Million "Keep the Dream" Refinancing Program to Help at-risk Families Keep Their Homes
- Spitzer Takes Action To Preserve Affordable Housing
- Commissioner to Congressional Committee: Starrett City is Too Important to Lose
- Court of Appeals Upholds DHCR Position, Provides Protection for Section 8 Tenants
June 2007:
- Commissioner VanAmerongen Participates in Conference to Address Gaps in Affordable Housing in High Cost Urban Areas
- Behind the Rains Came Relief
- State's Top Housing Official Warns Tenants of Internet Scam
- DHCR Helps Yonkers' Urban Renewal Plan Come to Life
- DHCR Funds Help Bronx Renaissance Continue
- Canajoharie After the Floods
- Hope Grows in Pollack Gardens
May 2007:
April 2007:
- NeighborWorks Alliance Of NYS Holds Housing Panel Discussion
- Commissioner Receives A Warm Bushwick Welcome
- Rochester Housing Community Greets Commissioner
March 2007:
- Commissioner Welcomed at NYSAFAH Breakfast
- Focus on Affordable Housing in the LOB
- Hundreds Attend Mitchell-Lama Conference
- Commissioner warns, "Don't Pay for Public Info!"
February 2007:
Multimedia:
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- Video Presentations
Speeches & Testimony:
- New York Needs To Increase Safe Stock of Affordable Housing and Rentals
- Commissioner Deborah VanAmerongen's Budget Testimony, 2008
- "Strengthening Communities: A Focus on Affordable Housing"
- Commissioner's Remarks On the Inspector General's Report
- Commissioner Deborah VanAmerongen's Testimony at the Hearing Before the United States Congress House Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity
- Commissioner Deborah VanAmerongen's Testimony on "Strengthening New York's Housing Programs"
- Commissioner Deborah VanAmerongen's Talking Points - NYSAFAH Breakfast - Yale Club
- Commissioner Deborah VanAmerongen's Testimony Before the Joint Fiscal Committees
Last Updated: 11/13/08