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The Federal Reserve Bank of New York today released Access to Credit: Poll Evidence from Small Businesses — results from a poll of small businesses in the region, as a part of the Bank's Community Affairs Facts & Trends series.

NEW YORK — As part of a new initiative to examine communities in more detail and enable locational comparisons, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York today released an interactive tool that provides information about home prices, distressed sales, delinquencies and foreclosures at the national, state and county leveNEW YORK — As part of a new initiative to examine communities in more detail and enable locational comparisons, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York today released an interactive tool that provides information about home prices, distressed sales, delinquencies and foreclosures at the national, state and county leveNEW YORK — As part of a new initiative to examine communities in more detail and enable locational comparisons, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York today released an interactive tool that provides information about home prices, distressed sales, delinquencies and foreclosures at the national, state and county levenew initiative to examine communities in more detail and enable locational comparisons, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York today released an interactive tool that provides information about home prices, distressed sales, delinquencies and foreclosures at the national, state and county levenew initiative to examine communities in more detail and enable locational comparisons, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York today released an interactive tool that provides information about home prices, distressed sales, delinquencies and foreclosures at the national, state and county leveNew York today released an interactive tool that provides information about home prices, distressed sales, delinquencies and foreclosures at the national, state and county leveNew York today released an interactive tool that provides information about home prices, distressed sales, delinquencies and foreclosures at the national, state and county levels.

Housing Market Recovery in the Region» About Regional & Community Outreach at the New York Fed The Federal Reserve Bank of New York regional outreach mission is to promote sustained economic vitality by leveraging the Bank's strengths to benefit the people in the District.

«Until now, we've only heard anecdotally about difficulties for regional small businesses in obtaining credit without any numbers to confirm this,» said Kausar Hamdani, senior vice president and Community Affairs officer at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

Developed by the New York Fed's Community Affairs department, the Facts & Trends series provides analytical summaries intended to present key facts on topical issues to assist governments, community advocates and others to better understand, monitor and address specific economic concerns within the Federal Reserve's Second Community Affairs department, the Facts & Trends series provides analytical summaries intended to present key facts on topical issues to assist governments, community advocates and others to better understand, monitor and address specific economic concerns within the Federal Reserve's Second community advocates and others to better understand, monitor and address specific economic concerns within the Federal Reserve's Second District.

I would like to acknowledge what is a long list: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Small Business Administration (SBA), the Office of the New York Attorney General, the New York State Department of Financial Services, the New York Legal Assistance Group, Staten Island Legal Services, the Legal Aid Society, MFY Legal Services, various bar associations, New York City Department of Small Business Services, Center for New York City Neighborhoods, Neighborhood Housing Services of Staten Island and the Northfield Local Community Development Corporation.

Atlantic Sand Assessment Project — To help coastal communities recover from Hurricane Sandy, promote resilient coastal systems, and help build a national offshore sand inventory, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) sponsored offshore surveys to identify new sources of sand in federal waters from Miami, Florida to Massachusetts in 2015 and several site specific surveys in 2016 and 2017.

Other economic policies include reducing the regulatory burden for small businesses and northern development; a new $ 75 million venture capital fund to help businesses commercialize new technology developments; a $ 900 million Strategic Aerospace and Defence Initiative and a $ 250 million Automotive Innovation Fund to support these industrial sectors; a $ 1 billion Community Development Trust to support communities and workers in struggling industries; a commitment to reduce inter-provincial trade barriers by 2010; pursuing new trade agreements with emerging markets; as well as a reorganization of federal regional development strategies.

Opportunity Zones is a new federal program that provides tax incentives for investments in new businesses and commercial projects in low - income communities.

New York (CNN)- Civil rights lawyers filed papers in federal court Monday seeking to prohibit the New York Police Department's surveillance of Muslim communities when there is no evidence that they are linked to terrorism or other illegal activities.

CNN: Lawyers seek to limit New York police surveillance of Muslims Civil rights lawyers filed papers in federal court Monday seeking to prohibit the New York Police Department's surveillance of Muslim communities when there is no evidence that they are linked to terrorism or other illegal activities.

Not surprisingly, President Obama received high marks from the journal, largely because his response to the question of whether he would lift Bush's ban on the federal funding of new embryonic stem - cell lines is in line with the view of most in the scientific community.

RESOURCES «New Zealand Grants a River the Rights of Personhood,» Care2.Com [Swiss] Federal Ethics Committee on Non-Human Biotechnology, The Dignity of Living Beings with Regard to Plants [PDF] Community Environment Legal Defense Fund Web Site CELDF «Rights of Nature» FAQs Carl Cohen and Tom Regan, chapter by Carl Cohen, «Rights and Interests,» The Animal Rights Debate, (Latham, Rowman and Littlefield Publishers, Inc., 2001), p. 17 David S. Oderberg, «The Illusion of Animal Rights,» Human Life Review, Spring - Summer 2000, p. 42.

New York City has sought all forms of funding for meal reimbursement and is now eligible to receive the highest reimbursement from the federal government through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP).

The news that New York City now qualifies for universal free lunch through the Federal Community Eligibility Provision is music to the ears for many families that do not qualify for reduced or free lunch yet still have difficulty providing their child with a nutritious lunch at school,» said Council Member Vincent J. Gentile.

«I want to reassure all New Yorkers and our state's visitors that we are taking every precaution to keep people safe, and are in regular contact with our partners in both the federal government and local communities, statewide.»

The omnibus extraordinary session package also provides a financial incentives to entice Vernon Downs racino and harness track to remain open; offers $ 55 million in relief for Lake Ontario communities ravaged by flooding; tweaks a law to allow New York City first responders to receive an accidental disability pensions even if they don't receive a federal Social Security disability pension; and creates a 250 - acre forest land bank to allow for certain public utility projects under a constitutional amendment.

Cuomo previously nudged federal environmental officials to take a stronger approach on contaminates in drinking water, including PFOAs, following the discovery of high levels of the chemical in the drinking water of upstate New York communities.

New York state is joining a lawsuit filed against the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development and Secretary Ben Carson over a decision to delay an Obama - era rule intended to ensure that communities address racial segregation.

Faced with a new federal tax law that limits state and local tax deductions, three communities in New Jersey have come up with a novel solution: They want people to donate to a town - run charity as a way of mitigating their property taxnew federal tax law that limits state and local tax deductions, three communities in New Jersey have come up with a novel solution: They want people to donate to a town - run charity as a way of mitigating their property taxNew Jersey have come up with a novel solution: They want people to donate to a town - run charity as a way of mitigating their property taxes.

According to Rabbi Shmuel Lefkowitz, Agudath Israel of America vice president for community services, who worked assiduously to promote the idea that New York should follow the federal government's lead in this area, the new policy will bring many millions of dollars to yeshivos gedolos and seminaries, and represents the most helpful new benefit program the yeshiva community has seen in yeaNew York should follow the federal government's lead in this area, the new policy will bring many millions of dollars to yeshivos gedolos and seminaries, and represents the most helpful new benefit program the yeshiva community has seen in yeanew policy will bring many millions of dollars to yeshivos gedolos and seminaries, and represents the most helpful new benefit program the yeshiva community has seen in yeanew benefit program the yeshiva community has seen in years.

New York state is joining a lawsuit filed against the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development and Secretary Ben Carson over a decision to delay an Obama - era rule intended to ensure that communities address...

«By securing this federal funding and making it available to our local communities, we can help ensure that New York will continue to attract businesses, generate new jobs and encourage economic activity while helping meet our goal of a cleaner, greener and safer Empire State for all.&raqNew York will continue to attract businesses, generate new jobs and encourage economic activity while helping meet our goal of a cleaner, greener and safer Empire State for all.&raqnew jobs and encourage economic activity while helping meet our goal of a cleaner, greener and safer Empire State for all.»

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced continued widespread support from federal, state and county legislators as well as other former and current elected officials, community and business leaders for current plans to build a new bridge to replace the Tappan Zee.

NYC Councilmember Corey Johnson said, «While the federal government seeks to pit the business community against the environment, New York understands that it's not only possible but beneficial for companies to pair good paying jobs with sustainable practices.

Rep. Yvette Clarke (D - Brooklyn), the only black female New York congressional lawmaker, told Observer that she was motivated by issues at the federal level which affect her community, including comprehensive immigration reform and minority - and women - owned businesses.

FPI joined the rally, where ordinary tax payers, elected officials, community organizations and labor unions called for a 0.5 % New York State tax on stock buyback trades, which would mean corporations using their federal tax cuts simply to benefit their shareholders would have to pay a small New York State tax on... (read more)

«We will not let this federal administration silence New York's working class, we will support every voice in every community and in every industry, and we will do everything in our power to protect the right to achieve the American Dream.»

These federal funds combined with additional state funds will give our rural communities in Upstate New York greater access to the resources they need to get online and stay competitive in our digital economy, and I was proud to fight for this investment.»

While the Governor pledged his renewed support for a state Dream Act and for protecting New York's DACA recipients, he neglected to call for increased protections against federal immigration agents in courthouses, hospitals, and our communities,» said Choi in a statement.

«As the federal government attempts to roll back progress we have made, this administration will continue to stand up for the LGBTQ community and ensure the civil rights of all New Yorkers remain protected,» Cuomo said.

The communities will be eligible to share in more than $ 500 million of funding through a federal supplemental appropriation, and the state will award at least $ 250 million of New York's FEMA - funded Hazard Mitigation Grant Program to New York Rising Communities to implement eligible projects contained in their plans.

Grant amounts will be based on Federal Emergency Management Agency assessed damage levels as well as applications for new infrastructure and other mitigation, and will be awarded once a community's plan is approved by the state.

Although less than 9 percent of the city's overall budget is comes from federal aid — excluding Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery and other Hurricane Sandy - related aid — 11 out of more than 40 mayoral agencies that represent 59 percent of total city spending get 92 percent of federal grant aid, according to Stringer's initial analysis of federal funding, which he conducted to pinpoint what's at stake for New Yorkers ahead of Trump's inauguration in January.

Since October 2011, new design - build legislation was enacted, a fast tracked federal environmental review and concurrent procurement processes have been completed, a project labor agreement with construction unions was negotiated, and construction activities commenced — all with an unprecedented level of transparency and community involvement.

Also, the federal Voting Rights Act requires that new boundaries be drawn in a manner which provides minority communities with opportunities to elect representatives of their choice.

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP)- New York state is joining a lawsuit filed against the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development and Secretary Ben Carson over a decision to delay an Obama - era rule intended to ensure that communities address racial segregation.

ALBANY (AP) Several New York state lawmakers raised concerns Tuesday about federal and state policies to move more disabled people from institutions to community residences and managed care for medical treatment.

Congressman Charles Rangel hosted an information session this week that sought to connect community residents interested in exploring careers in the federal government with representatives from the U.S. Office of Personnel and Management, Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, and Citizen Schools NYC at the City College of New York (CCNY).

From 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., NYC Central Labor Council President Vincent Alvarez and Teamsters Local 237 President Gregory Floyd, Community Service Society of New York President and CEO David R. Jones and Thompson participate in a rally to protest reductions in federal funding for NYCHA; City Hall Park, Manhattan.

«It is appalling to see the federal government refuse to investigate these important civil rights complaints from transgender youth, who are valued members of our schools and communities across New York State.

Democratic Long Island Rep. Kathleen Rice called for federal and state action to address perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) contamination in public drinking water in New York and in communities across the country.

Continuing his efforts to make sure that «oil trains» passing through Buffalo and other New York communities do not derail and explode, US Sen. Chuck Schumer called on the federal government to require the oil in those tanker cars be made less volatile before it is shipped.

At 1 p.m., Rep. Carolyn Maloney and George Venizelos, former assistant director in charge of the FBI's New York Division, will gather with members of the Jewish community to call for Federal Action after anti-Semitic sentiment and actions, Park East Synagogue, 163 East 67th St., Manhattan.

Chairman Crowley has long - supported increased federal funding for community health centers that provide primary and specialty care, as well as support services, to New York families.

The former head of the Enfield Community Development Corporation, a nonprofit organization focused on revitalizing the Thompsonville section of town, pleaded guilty Friday to a federal corruption charge in U.S. District Court in New Haven.

The police response to the vigil spawned four federal lawsuits, at least 20 complaints to the Civilian Complaint Review Board, New York City's police monitoring agency, and did immeasurable damage to NYPD - queer community relations.

«The travel plaza community is grateful to Congresswoman Tenney for her leadership in working to bring the state of New York into compliance with the federal law prohibiting the sale of food and other commercial services at rest areas on the Interstate right - of - way,» said National Association of Truckstop Operators (NATSO) President and CEO Lisa Mullings.

WOODBURY, N.Y. (AP)-- U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer says New York communities girding for a jump in tick - borne diseases as the weather warms up need federal funding to combat the problem now rather than later.

As training money from the federal stimulus package opens new possibilities for Mohawk Valley workers looking for the skills that will be in demand when the economy recovers, Mohawk Valley Community College is offering area residents an opportunity to learn about exciting programs that can be the first step in a new career.