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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that four more counties have been added to the major federal disaster declaration for Hurricane Sandy. The major federal disaster declaration now offers Individual Assistance to residents of Orange, Putnam, Sullivan and Ulster counties. “I thank President Obama for adding these four counties to the major disaster declaration,” Governor Cuomo said. “The destructive effects ... Read More »

Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg today signed an emergency order to waive all Department of Buildings application and permit fees for repair work to buildings damaged by Hurricane Sandy. To help New Yorkers affected by the storm, buildings with significant structural damage in need of demolition, alterations or reconstruction will have all their repair work fees waived and all fees for ... Read More »

SCHUMER ANNOUNCES FEDS TO RELEASE OVER $300 MILLION IN LIHEAP FUNDS FOR AT-RISK NEW YORKERS INCLUDING THOSE AFFECTED BY SUPERSTORM SANDY; CAN BE USED TO PURCHASE TEMPORARY RENTALS, BLANKETS AND GENERATORS TO STAY WARM Superstorm Sandy and the Recent Nor’Easter Left Thousands Without Power and Heat; LIHEAP Funds Will Provide At-Risk New Yorkers Access to Ways To Stay Warm LIHEAP ... Read More »

Application Deadline Extended To February 4, 2013 Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that New Yorkers who lost their job or income due to Hurricane Sandy now have an extension from December 3, 2012 to February 4, 2013 to apply for federal disaster unemployment assistance (DUA). Additionally, claimants now have up to 90 days to submit proof of employment or ... Read More »

Homeowners Who Enroll In Program Won’t Have to Pay Upfront for Repairs Unprecedented Partnership with FEMA Will Get People Back into Homes Faster Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Director of Housing Recovery Operations Brad Gair today announced NYC Rapid Repairs, a new program to send teams of contractors and City inspectors into neighborhoods impacted by Hurricane Sandy and quickly and ... Read More »

Relief includes no foreclosures or late fees for 90 days Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that several major state-chartered banks and mortgage servicers have agreed to offer relief for home mortgage borrowers in the areas affected by Storm Sandy, including, in many cases, no foreclosures and no late fees for 90 days. State chartered banks providing loan relief efforts ... Read More »

Five additional NYC zip codes now eligible for 50% of October benefits to replace food lost from storm Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that New York State has received approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to extend certification periods for households that are receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, formerly known as Food Stamps, so that ... Read More »

New York City, including the New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS) and The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYEDC) is coordinating a working a set of services to help New York businesses in recovering from the effects of Hurricane Sandy. Below is an outline of available assistance and how you can access them. If you need ... Read More »

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that New Yorkers affected by Hurricane Sandy can now call or go online to register for disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). “The federal government recognizes that Hurricane Sandy has left damage never before experienced in downstate regions of the State of New York” Governor Cuomo said. “New Yorkers need disaster ... Read More »

50% of Monthly Benefits Automatically Issued to Recipients in Nassau, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Suffolk, Sullivan, Westchester Counties and parts of NYC Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced New York State has received a waiver from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to replace food lost by recipients of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, formerly known as Food Stamps, in areas ... Read More »

Grant Targets New Yorkers Who Lost Employment Due to Hurricane Sandy Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that New York State has received $27,792,296 in federal Disaster National Emergency Grant (NEG) funds. The grant will be used to hire workers who lost their jobs as a direct result of Hurricane Sandy in Bronx, Kings, New York, Richmond, Queens, Nassau, Suffolk, ... Read More »

One Month Added to Deadline for $36.4 Million in Funding as Part of NY-Sun Initiative The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announced today it is extending the deadline for proposers to take part in the NY-Sun Competitive PV Program, which brings affordable photovoltaic (PV) power to businesses, factories, municipal buildings and other larger commercial and industrial ... Read More »

New Yorkers Who Work and Live in Bronx, Kings, New York, Richmond, Queens, Nassau, Suffolk, Rockland and Westchester Counties Can Apply Department of Labor Staff to Deploy to Disaster Areas to Register Impacted New Yorkers Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that federal disaster unemployment assistance is now available to all New Yorkers who lost their jobs as a result ... Read More »

Citizens Committee for NYC’s work is based on the simple belief that New Yorkers understand the needs of their community better than any outsider. CCNYC helps ordinary people like you to implement their own vision for their neighborhoods and schools. While the projects that they support confront diverse issues, they all address concerns that matter to local residents! In 2012 alone, ... Read More »

The USDA’s Secretary of Agriculture has a congressionally designated advisory Council that assists the U.S. Forest Service in establishing the grant categories and recommending the final proposals for the Forest Service to consider. This is the National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council (Council). The Council serves to advise the Secretary of Agriculture on the status of the nation’s urban ... Read More »