Housing Court in the City of Jamestown is scheduled to resume hearing cases on Friday, January 21. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk told the City Council Housing Committee that Judge George Panebianco will be hearing 15 cases a week, which … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Announces $125 Million in Landlord Rent Relief
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced $125 million in landlord rent relief. The state funding is now available to help landlords that couldn't participate in the New York State Emergency Rental Assistance Program due to a federal requirement for … [Read more...]
$373 Million in HEAP Monies Now Available for NYS Residents
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that the application process for $373 million in Heating Energy Assistance Program monies is now open in New York State. The funds are for low- and middle-income New Yorkers who need assistance keeping their … [Read more...]
$150 Million in HEAP Available For Those Who Didn’t Qualify for Emergency Rental Assistance
$150 million in heating utility assistance has been announced by New York State. Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the funding will help low-income households that have fallen behind on their utility bills during the COVID-19 pandemic. … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Announces Emergency Rental Assistance Program Payments Nearly Doubled
Governor Kathy Hochul announced Emergency Rental Assistance Program payments have nearly doubled in the past three weeks. The program enables tenants at risk for eviction to stay in their homes and helps landlords recoup unpaid rent. Beginning … [Read more...]
NYS Legislature Votes to Extend Eviction Moratorium
The New York State Legislature voted Wednesday to extend New York’s eviction moratorium to January and expanded the provisions of the federal rent relief program. The Rochester Democrat & Chronicle reports the original residential and … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Announces Changes to NYS Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a series of changes to both attract more applications and accelerate payments within New York State's Emergency Rental Assistance Program. The state’s rollout of the program, which originated from a federal … [Read more...]
