Sentences with phrase «in affordable housing issues»

Among the activities that qualify for consideration are involvement in affordable housing issues, improving the quality of education in an area, supporting initiatives aimed at a community's youth, and work on any other community - based programs.

Among the activities that qualify for consideration are involvement in affordable housing issues, improving the quality of education in an area, supporting youth initiatives, and work on any other community - based program.

Not exact matches

The center's latest report, released on October 27, highlights some of the ways that governments in high - cost cities have been responding to the affordable housing issue.

In addition to mortgage insurance, it also issues mortgage - backed securities and pursues a variety of social policy agendas at the behest of Ottawa, such as disseminating information on regional housing markets, improving access to affordable housing and encouraging energy efficiency in new homeIn addition to mortgage insurance, it also issues mortgage - backed securities and pursues a variety of social policy agendas at the behest of Ottawa, such as disseminating information on regional housing markets, improving access to affordable housing and encouraging energy efficiency in new homein new homes.

Though it mentioned the issue only in passing in its request for proposals last fall, Amazon says it will take such costs into account, and has met with affordable - housing groups in several of the finalist cities.

This money would have gone a long way to address housing affordability issues either through targeted investments in new affordable housing stock or perhaps through investments in boosting rental housing construction.

2017.09.29 Housing affordability relief still elusive in Canada in the second quarter as ownership costs continued to rise in Toronto: RBC Economics Becoming a home owner in Canada is less affordable now than at any time since 1990, according to the latest Housing Trends and Affordability Report issued today by RBC Economics Research...

Now this doesn't mean that the Republicans should do NOTHING on immigration, but it does mean that their economic agenda should focus on issues that would help people in the two middle quartiles (and the last quartile) get what Reihan Salam called «the basics of a dignified middle - class life — affordable high - quality medical care, education, and housing» With that in mind, here is a partial (and I'm not sure totally compatible) list of policies that Republicans should be looking at:

(Washington, D.C.) The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) issued the following statement by Pamela G. Bailey, president and CEO, in response to the announcement by the White House on the nomination of Steve Censky, CEO of the American Soybean Association, as deputy secretary: «Americans enjoy the safest and most affordable food in the world, and Secretary Perdue is assembling an all - star team that will protect and preserve the public's longstanding confidence in the food and.

A plan that looks at the underlying issues that emerge in these conversations on immigration: the legacies of de-industrialisation, the absence of affordable housing, increasing job insecurity and zero hour work, and the impacts of neoliberalism on the national institutions that make up our shared identity.

In 2016, HCR set a record for the third year in a row, financing the creation or preservation of more than 17,000 affordable homes and apartments, creating nearly 2,000 homeownership opportunities for first - time homebuyers, and was once again the # 1 affordable housing bond issuer in the nation with $ 2.8 billion issueIn 2016, HCR set a record for the third year in a row, financing the creation or preservation of more than 17,000 affordable homes and apartments, creating nearly 2,000 homeownership opportunities for first - time homebuyers, and was once again the # 1 affordable housing bond issuer in the nation with $ 2.8 billion issuein a row, financing the creation or preservation of more than 17,000 affordable homes and apartments, creating nearly 2,000 homeownership opportunities for first - time homebuyers, and was once again the # 1 affordable housing bond issuer in the nation with $ 2.8 billion issuein the nation with $ 2.8 billion issued.

When it came to representing his district, Silver often echoed the voices of key community leaders and the many thousands they represented, so they were in a sense in «the room» helping make decisions on vital issues like schools and affordable housing.

Fighting against entrenched power is never easy, and victory is never guaranteed, but the issues we've raised in this campaign — whether it's a lack of affordable housing, the need for a $ 15 minimum wage, or the importance of honest, ethical representation in government — will continue to drive me in what I do next.»

In addition to his focus on consumer protection issues, Garodnick said he will continue to push for long - term affordable housing and stability for tenants at Stuyvesent Town and Peter Cooper Village, where he was raised and currenty lives with his wife and young son.

«Brian Kavanagh has worked hard in the Assembly on issues of critical importance to Brooklyn — affordable housing, reforming our criminal justice system, creating an equitable transportation system and combatting the effects of climate change.

The Democrats collided on a variety of issues in 2014 and earlier this year, including funding for Mr. de Blasio's universal prekindergarten expansion, affordable housing at Sunnyside Yards and how high New York City's minimum wage should be.

Brian has already demonstrated leadership on issues of great concern to us, including his efforts to make sure that housing stays affordable for people in our community.

A bill to repeal the vacancy allowance has languished in the State Assembly for years, but some see an opening to inject the issue into negotiations over the renewal of a tax exemption for developers who build affordable housing.

POUGHKEEPSIE, NY (02/15/2013)(readMedia)-- Community Voices Heard and a number of allied organizations will host a public meeting in Poughkeepsie with federal and state elected officials to discuss issues important to low - income residents of the Hudson Valley, including affordable housing, youth issues, raising the minimum wage, immigration reform, safety net programs, job creation, instituting a Fair Elections system in the state, as well as the federal and state budget.

Still, «the most pressing issue in our city of this generation is affordable housing,» James said; she stated that in her second term, she would work to address that problem, whether through making «preferential rent» permanent (rather than something a landlord can change or remove at whim), or creating more housing, rather than shelters, for homeless New Yorkers.

In 2012, David Herrera told DNAinfo that the project had been stopped due to financing issues, and that he'd seek to either develop market - rate housing instead of affordable, or sell the property.

With affordable housing becoming a hot - button issue in the upcoming mayoral race, the Real Estate Board of New York is warning the candidates not...

«By joining Assembly Democrats in the fight to preserve affordable housing in New York, the governor has made a strong statement that he will not allow this issue to be a political football as this session winds down,» Heastie, a Bronx Democrat, said.

Messinger said in a statement this week that Lasher «will bring a true progressive agenda to the State Senate — on issues from affordable housing to women's health to environmental protection.»

He's reduced taxes and debt twice, continued to make water quality a signature issue, and addressed his long - standing concerns over the lack of affordable housing on the East End by working with developer Georgica Green Ventures and community members to gain town board approval for a 38 - unit workforce housing project in Speonk.

«The Legislature and the Executive should capitalize on this consensus by re-enacting the Revised 421 - a Law and not condition the tax exemption on REBNY and the Construction Trades reaching an agreement on wages — an issue that is distinct from the financing of affordable housing and should be addressed in a separate bill.»

In her recommendations, the former Chair of the New York City Council Land Use Committee (2002 - 09) cited several concerns with the proposals, namely the impermanence of senior affordable housing, the effect of eliminating parking for residents in a transit desert like Queens, the scores of extensive contextual rezonings previously issued throughout the five boroughs, and the insufficiencies in skilled labor commitmentIn her recommendations, the former Chair of the New York City Council Land Use Committee (2002 - 09) cited several concerns with the proposals, namely the impermanence of senior affordable housing, the effect of eliminating parking for residents in a transit desert like Queens, the scores of extensive contextual rezonings previously issued throughout the five boroughs, and the insufficiencies in skilled labor commitmentin a transit desert like Queens, the scores of extensive contextual rezonings previously issued throughout the five boroughs, and the insufficiencies in skilled labor commitmentin skilled labor commitments.

It estimated the city would need to issue an additional $ 4.2 billion in subsidies to meet its goal of creating 80,000 new units of affordable housing.

Comptroller Scott Stringer took Mayor Bill de Blasio to task on just about every plan he has to address the city's most pressing issues — including affordable housing, homelessness and the lack of contracts given to minority - and women - owned businesses — in a speech that sounded like a platform for his rumored mayoral run this morning.

«His presence in this race brought the focus to real issues facing voters around our borough — including education, affordable housing, and better healthcare for all Queens residents.

If elected, he said he would focus on tackling corruption and ethics reform in Albany, as well as affordable housing and responding to constituents» quality of life issues.

I am continuing to work hard on important issues facing Lower Manhattan including ensuring that our Downtown Little League and Soccer League get the field time they need at the B.P.C. ball fields, coming up with an appropriate redevelopment plan for the South Street Seaport, providing adequate funding to NYCHA residents and community programs serving youth and seniors, and maintaining affordable housing in Battery Park City and throughout the district.

As the future congressman from this great district, I know Keith stands ready to deliver on the same fundamental issues he has fought for alongside me in the legislature — bringing more affordable housing to our neighborhoods, pushing through meaningful criminal justice reform and ensuring that all of our children have every chance to succeed with the promise of a first - rate education.

Johnson's introduced 33 bills that have passed the Council, mostly related to LGBT issues, affordable housing and health, including one law that increased the minimum price of a pack of cigarettes in the city from $ 10.50 to $ 13.

A white paper issued by the Community United for True Affordable Housing, a coalition of Upper Manhattan elected officials and community leaders who took part in Sunday's rally near a vacant lot on West 172nd Street and Amsterdam Avenue, said the city should provide the area with the same level of housing provided in other Manhattan commuHousing, a coalition of Upper Manhattan elected officials and community leaders who took part in Sunday's rally near a vacant lot on West 172nd Street and Amsterdam Avenue, said the city should provide the area with the same level of housing provided in other Manhattan commuhousing provided in other Manhattan communities.

The group hosted a town hall in Sunset Park on Friday night in which activists and residents grilled Public Advocate Letitia James and acting Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez on their positions on broken windows, affordable housing, public housing and other police reform - oriented issues.

Already in elected office, he has been vocal about supporting immigrant rights, investing in schools, and making affordable housing more accessible, which are predominant issues in District 21.

ALBANY — Mayor Bill de Blasio may have come to the Capitol on Tuesday to ask state lawmakers for help with affordable housing programs and homeless shelter allowances, but he found himself forced to answer a barrage of questions about an unexpected issue as more than a half - dozen lawmakers pressured him to allow a property tax cap in the city.

Also, affordable housing and access to good - paying jobs are issues black and Latino politicians in Upper Manhattan have teamed up on for years.

While there are always district - specific issues, some are prominent in most races, including education, affordable housing, public safety, employment, transit, and the somewhat opaque «quality of life,» which typically includes things like traffic, trash, parks, homelessness, and more.

Mayor Bill de Blasio won a second term in a landslide on Tuesday, bringing four more years of Democratic rule to New York City as Council members hope for more action on key issues such as police reform, affordable housing and education.

In the Democratic mayoral primary, de Blasio faces his biggest challenge from former city councilman Sal Albanese, who has criticized his opponent on issues ranging from homelessness to affordable housing in the citIn the Democratic mayoral primary, de Blasio faces his biggest challenge from former city councilman Sal Albanese, who has criticized his opponent on issues ranging from homelessness to affordable housing in the citin the city.

Glenwood has relied on the Senate Republican conference as a bulwark for several key issues it has before the Legislature, including a lucrative tax break given in exchange for the building of affordable housing.

Councilmember Rodriguez touched on the issues of education, affordable housing, economic development and quality of life, and his address was preceded by a series of performances that represented the diversity of his constituency in music and song.

He attempted to strike a middle ground on the controversial issue of development in The Bronx, stressing that both affordable housing and mixed - income housing are necessary to make the borough a better place to live.

As the population in this city expands, not only does city government need to tackle issues such as affordable housing for new residents, but also providing modes of transportation and preventing city streets from becoming overly congested.

In highlighting his housing plans, the governor referenced his own history working on homeless and affordable housing issues before he entered politics.

Flanked by Assemblymember Millman and Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez, Simon stressed her deep roots in the district and decade of experience as district leader, her progressive credentials and her work on community issues both big and small — from public transportation to traffic calming in Downtown Brooklyn, access to affordable housing and education, and saving Long Island College Hospital, to name a few.

Quinn said it was critical that the issue get addressed immediately to make sure that housing in the city stays «livable» and «affordable.»

As the Green Party candidate, a party founded on environmental issues, Levy says he wants a ban on nuclear power plants in New York and also wants to see affordable housing and other buildings in New York made with eco-friendly and sustainable materials and practices.