Sentences with phrase «for affordable»

Newly elected Rep. Bill Owens, D - Plattsburgh, had declared his support for the Affordable Health Care for America Act after he was sworn into office Friday.

Over the course of the approval process, Jamestown had made several concessions to city planning officials and opponents of the project, nixing a plan to build a hotel and earmarking money for affordable housing.

While Albanese comes from a different camp on policing, there are several issues where de Blasio's two main Democratic challengers agree, such as providing free tuition at CUNY and using a revised local median income to make determinations for affordable housing.

Health service chief calls for affordable access to CAR - T, which modifies immune system to destroy cancer cells

In addition, the Observer said, Quinn pushed forward the Permanent Affordability Act, driven to convince city landlords to convert a portion of their properties for affordable use in exchange for property tax caps.

He approved of the inclusion of most of de Blasio's legislative proposals for the extension of the 421 - a construction program for affordable housing, along with the extension of the property tax cap and the property tax rebate program.

The figure does not include spending from the federal government for the Affordable Care Act or Superstorm Sandy recovery.

2) NEA is the UK's leading fuel poverty charity campaigning for affordable warmth in the homes of vulnerable people.

While members of the not - for - profit have been regular critics of Paladino and his role on the Buffalo Public School Board, Washington said this particular protest concerned Ellicott Development's role in the «gentrification» of Buffalo by building luxury apartments with public funds that could be used for affordable housing.

Speaking on the findings, Managing Director of Carmudi Nigeria, Amy Muoneke called for affordable loan options to aid people who wish to own locally manufactured cars.

In a letter to Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the top legislative leaders in the Senate and Assembly, a coalition of organizations, including the New York Housing Conference and New York State Association for Affordable Housing are urging a reconsideration of the provision.

Grenfell seemed to change that, we stopped hearing only of a need for affordable homes but also for social housing.

Of the $ 7.3 million in state funds that Cuomo announced for affordable housing throughout the state, $ 600,000 will be going to Staten Island to rehabilitate houses, giving priority to those damaged by Hurricane Sandy.

This will involve the government matching the council tax raised on each new home for six years (with an additional amount for affordable homes), therefore ensuring that local residents see a positive benefit from each new development.

And, when I need, to I'll stand up to developers on delivering affordable housing, ensuring that the London Plan is amended with a 50 % target for affordable homes and measures to ensure that Londoners, not overseas investors, always get first dibs on the homes we build.

I am proud to endorse Congressman Rangel's re-election campaign so he can continue leading the fight for affordable health care and housing, immigration reform and good paying jobs.»

NEA is the UK's leading fuel poverty charity campaigning for affordable warmth.

The need for affordable housing was addressed in both segments of the debate, with Republicans charging that the incumbents and their board had done little, and the Democrats refuting that and saying that, historically, it has been solely Democratic boards that have created affordable housing.

A longstanding East Hampton Housing Authority plan for affordable housing on a vacant 4.6 - acre site on the north side of Montauk Highway in Amagansett underwent preliminary review by the East Hampton Town Planning Board on Nov. 15.

Mayor Bill de Blasio rallies for his affordable housing plan.

Meanwhile, the new 421 - a program, which gives a tax break to developers in exchange for affordable housing, no longer helps residents of the community where the project is built.

Critically, this budget provides funding support for affordable housing, preserves access to quality health services for millions of low - income New Yorkers, and makes important investments in anti-poverty initiatives throughout the state.

The Rent Guidelines Board says most tenants in rent - stabilized apartments spend more than 30 percent of their income on rent and utilities, which is the federal standard for affordable housing.

Mr. Larsen said the community preservation fund would be «a great way to get money for affordable housing.»

Much of the audience at the hearing wore the orange t - shirts of UP4NYC, a building trades union group formed to oppose Mr. de Blasio's proposal to reform 421a to expand the requirements for affordable housing, but not mandate prevailing wages for construction workers.

«Rather than razing a much loved and much needed community asset in Elizabeth Street Garden, the City should work with Community Board 2 to select more appropriate locations that will allow for both affordable housing and preservation of the Garden.»

The mayor is still missing a new version of the 421a building tax credit — the gas for his affordable housing engine — but the rule changes have potential to permanently change both the city's rental market and its physical terrain.

During his time in the Assembly, Brian has established himself as a consistent progressive voice for affordable housing, equitable transportation policy, and addressing income inequality.

Right now, all new development that qualifies for 421 - a must set aside 20 percent of the project for affordable housing.

Mr. Bragman said he would revisit the idea of using a town - owned site in the Wainscott School District for affordable housing, though the proposal, which drew fire from the Wainscott School Board, «may have to be scaled down.»

«Over the years, Brian Kavanagh has been a staunch advocate for affordable housing and a tireless leader in the efforts to reduce gun violence.

STATEMENT BY NEW YORKERS FOR AFFORDABLE ENERGY ON THE IMPACT OF RECENT COLD WEATHER (Zack Hutchins, New Yorkers for Affordable Energy)

Currently it mandates developers who build in rezoned areas of the city pick from one of three options for affordable housing: 25 percent of their units rented to those making, on average, 60 percent of the Area Median Income, 30 percent at 80 percent of the AMI or 30 percent at 120 percent.

People need to speak up for affordable housing for seniors, because this vote will happen in this month, the month of March.

Finding himself all but friendless in the state capital, Mr. de Blasio asked the New York State Association for Affordable Housing — an industry group of builders specializing in subsidized apartments — to lobby Albany to bring back the expired exemption.

Despite the urgent need for affordable housing uptown, Jackson indicated that Sherman Plaza would not be a good deal for the community, as the affordability level of many of the units would still be too high.

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo today announced millions in funding for affordable housing developments across the state.

«Last year, Senator Saland blocked the Governor's bid for an independent redistricting process, helped block important woman's health legislation, and forced the Governor to create Health Care Exchanges in preparation for the Affordable Care Act through an Executive Order.

Protestors gathered outside Saturday's press conference, holding signs showing their opposition to many of Rep. Collins» policies and the proposed replacement for the Affordable Care Act, the American Health Care Act.

I am against large independent expenditures, and many of the battles I have fought for affordable housing and inclusionary zoning — I am sure that REBNY would be on the other side of them.

Joseph Jerome, the principal of JEMB and the moving force behind the Small Business Coalition; Taxpayers for an Affordable New York, an earlier manifestation of the powers behind Jobs for New York; Katrina Peebles, wife of Roy Peebles of the Peebles Corporation, the largest black - owned real estate company in the country and recent buyer of 346 Broadway; Stephen L. Green, real estate magnate and brother of boy wonder Mark Green; Aaron Sirulnick, chairman of the Rent Stabilization Association: these are the hefty contributors to the campaigns of Rafael Espinal, one - term Assembly Member and cutout for the Dilans and Vito Lopez.

The plan requires the support of the Republican - led State Senate, which has already shot down similar attempts by de Blasio, including a «millionaire's tax» that would have raised money for affordable housing programs.

He then congratulated himself for having even provided for affordable two - bedroom apartments to be built, all for the benefit of the families of Brooklyn.

United for Affordable NYC

United for Affordable NYC said it would begin disbanding in March, after the City Council voted on zoning plans the mayor viewed as integral to his affordable housing plan.

From activists for social and environmental justice, to advocates for affordable housing and alternative transportation, to leaders in the struggle for immigrants» rights and civil rights, NKD is building a progressive Brooklyn alliance.

Meanwhile at the New York State Association for Affordable Housing's conference, de Blasio called on affordable housing developers to pressure Albany to pass a reformed 421a before the legislative session ends in June.

Syracuse will receive a boost of almost 15 percent in federal aid for affordable housing and community development after Congress spared programs Trump wanted to eliminate in this year's budget.

Others speakers lined up for TechPlus 2016 include Omobola Johnson, Chairperson, Alliance for Affordable Internet; Juliet Anammah, CEO of Jumia Nigeria; Alon Lits, GM Sub-Saharan Africa, Uber; Helen Anatogu CEO, Idea Hub; MoniqueWoodard, Co-Founder and Venture Partner, 500 Startups; Lola Masha, OLX Nigeria; Engr.

Also at 9 a.m., homeless New Yorkers, advocates and community groups converge in front of Cuomo's office for the last time to celebrate the release of $ 1 billion in the state budget for affordable housing, 633 Third Ave., Manhattan.