U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Judge Says No To Westchester's Injunction Request

Allison Dunne — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 14:40:33 +0000

A federal court judge Friday denied a request from Westchester County attorneys for a temporary restraining order in relation to an affordable housing settlement.

U.S. Attorney Makes Demands Of Westchester In Fair Housing Settlement

Allison Dunne — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 23:37:51 +0000

The U.S. Attorney has fired off a letter threatening action if the Westchester County Executive does not comply with his demands. The letter has to do with an affordable housing agreement, and the county executive has said he is in compliance.

County Legislators Ask Federal Agency For One Month Extension

Allison Dunne — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:49:00 +0000

In New York, Westchester legislators are asking a federal agency for more time before the agency takes away more than $7 million in funding for the county.

County Executive Requests Hearing With and Authorization to Sue Federal Agency

Allison Dunne — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 18:18:57 +0000

In New York, the Westchester County Executive is asking a federal agency for a hearing after being told that funding would be taken away from the county. The warning came in a letter, and is based on claims the county has failed to comply with a fair housing agreement.

Federal Housing Agency Says Westchester May Not Administer Sandy Funds

Allison Dunne — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 19:38:42 +0000

A federal appeals court has ruled that the Westchester County executive has not complied with a fair housing agreement from 2009. Now, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development says the county may not receive Superstorm Sandy disaster-relief money directly.

NY state plans for $1.7 billion in Sandy funds

Jaired Crofut — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 12:45:23 +0000

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has proposed a plan for the use of $1.7 billion in federal storm-damage funds.

Most of the money is going to homeowners and businesses hardest hit by Superstorm Sandy. But some will be used for damage from the storms Irene and Lee.

Vermont to Receive $1.1m in Flood Grants

Pat Bradley — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 22:20:00 +0000

Vermont communities and businesses are receiving $1.1 million in flood recovery grants.

The awards announced Thursday by Governor Peter Shumlin represent the second round of funding made available from $21.7 million in community development block grant disaster recovery funds. They were allocated to the state from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development following Tropical Storm Irene.