Yonkers, NY
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Over 1K Residents Without Gas For Months In Yonkers Closer to Relief Thanks to $4.6M Grant Over 1K Residents Without Gas For Months In Yonkers Closer to Relief Thanks to $4.6M Grant Over 1K Residents Without Gas For Months In Yonkers Closer to Relief Thanks to $4.6M Grant
Over 1K Residents Without Gas For Months In Yonkers Closer to Relief Thanks to $4.6M Grant More than 1,000 residents of a housing complex in Westchester are one step closer to regaining full services after spending nearly five months without gas. A $4.6 million grant from Westchester County will fund critical infrastructure upgrades at the 415-unit, eight-building Palisade Towers housing complex on Schroeder Street in Yonkers, the city's Housing Authority announced. The grant, provided through the county's Public Housing Authorities Improvement program, is intended to help resolve the ongoing crisis caused by a gas leak that led Con Edison to shut off service in August. It is par…

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by Ben Crnic
Hackensack, NJ
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New Details, Video Show Workforce Housing, Transit Hub Project In Hackensack New Details, Video Show Workforce Housing, Transit Hub Project In Hackensack New Details, Video Show Workforce Housing, Transit Hub Project In Hackensack
New Details, Video Show Workforce Housing, Transit Hub Project In Hackensack Bergen County officials have released a brand-new video rendering of Bergen Junction, a transformational mixed-use development in Hackensack that aims to provide affordable housing for essential workers, support veterans, and revitalize the NJ TRANSIT Hackensack Bus Transfer (scroll for video). The project — announced by Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, the Board of Commissioners, and the Bergen County Improvement Authority — will replace the former Bergen County probation building and outdated bus terminal with state-of-the-art facilities.  Bergen Junction will feature a five…

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by Cecilia Levine
White Plains, NY
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Westchester Sees Record Growth in Housing Units, New Report Finds Westchester Sees Record Growth in Housing Units, New Report Finds Westchester Sees Record Growth in Housing Units, New Report Finds
Westchester Sees Record Growth in Housing Units, New Report Finds Westchester County is experiencing an unprecedented housing boom, with a new report revealing that approximately 12,500 new residential units have been completed since 2021, and another 15,000 units are currently under construction. The findings, presented by real estate brokerage RM Friedland at the annual real estate development conference hosted by the Business Council of Westchester (BCW) and the Fordham Real Estate Institute on Tuesday, Jan. 14, highlight the county's response to the national housing shortage. "The amount of residential development that has occurred in Westchester Coun…

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by Ben Crnic
Rutherford, NJ
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Apartment Building With Affordable Housing Units Approved In East Rutherford Apartment Building With Affordable Housing Units Approved In East Rutherford Apartment Building With Affordable Housing Units Approved In East Rutherford
Apartment Building With Affordable Housing Units Approved In East Rutherford East Rutherford is about to get a modern makeover. The borough's Zoning Board has given the green light for a new three-story apartment building at 20-30 Willow St., bringing 26 fresh units—and a splash of affordable housing—to the neighborhood. The announcement came via a press release from Taylor Architecture & Design on Tuesday, Jan. 14. Designed by Italo Teixeria and presented by Stacy Mulrain, RA, the structure offers a mix of two studio units, 20 one-bedroom units, three two-bedroom units, and one three-bedroom unit. Four of these will be set aside as affordable housing, providing…

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by Cecilia Levine
White Plains, NY
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$7M Goes To Public Housing Repairs In White Plains, Other County Towns: Here's Where $7M Goes To Public Housing Repairs In White Plains, Other County Towns: Here's Where $7M Goes To Public Housing Repairs In White Plains, Other County Towns: Here's Where
$7M Goes To Public Housing Repairs In White Plains, Other County Towns: Here's Where Westchester is putting millions of dollars into improving public housing units in four municipalities, officials announced.  The funding, provided through the county's Landlord Tenant Assistance Program and announced by Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins on Monday, Jan. 13, will support critical repairs and upgrades to ensure safe and modern living conditions for residents, officials said. The funds will benefit the Greenburgh Housing Authority, New Rochelle Municipal Housing Authority, White Plains Housing Authority, and the Municipal Housing Authority for the City of …

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by Ben Crnic
White Plains, NY
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$10M Put To Affordable Housing In Downtown White Plains $10M Put To Affordable Housing In Downtown White Plains $10M Put To Affordable Housing In Downtown White Plains
$10M Put To Affordable Housing In Downtown White Plains Westchester County is taking a major step forward in addressing the need for affordable housing with a $10 million allocation for the purchase of property in downtown White Plains, officials announced.  The Land Acquisition Act, signed by new County Executive Ken Jenkins on Tuesday, Jan. 7, will fund the redevelopment of two buildings located at 99 Church St. and 6 Cottage Pl. in White Plains. The project will create 108 affordable homeownership units for first-time buyers and include 89 parking spaces.  "We are continuing on our path to create as many affordable housing opportun…

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by Ben Crnic
White Plains, NY
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Latimer’s Exit: County Executive to Deliver Farewell Before Taking Congressional Seat Latimer’s Exit: County Executive to Deliver Farewell Before Taking Congressional Seat Latimer’s Exit: County Executive to Deliver Farewell Before Taking Congressional Seat
Latimer’s Exit: County Executive to Deliver Farewell Before Taking Congressional Seat As Westchester County Executive George Latimer prepares to be sworn in as a US Congressman representing New York’s 16th Congressional District, he has scheduled when he will say farewell to his current position.  Latimer, age 70, will give his farewell address on Monday, Dec. 30 at 2 p.m. The speech will be live-streamed on Facebook, according to county officials.  Following these remarks, Latimer’s resignation will take effect a few days later on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, at 12:01 p.m., he said during a public address in November.  Latimer will then transition to hi…

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by Ben Crnic
Mount Vernon, NY
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Affordable Housing Community Breaks Ground In Mount Vernon: Will Have Over 300 Units Affordable Housing Community Breaks Ground In Mount Vernon: Will Have Over 300 Units Affordable Housing Community Breaks Ground In Mount Vernon: Will Have Over 300 Units
Affordable Housing Community Breaks Ground In Mount Vernon: Will Have Over 300 Units Construction has begun on a new $223 million affordable housing development in Westchester that will create hundreds of new homes.  The project, called Opal 115, will bring 315 affordable apartments to the city and is being built in partnership with Forward Thinkers Development, Grandview Consulting, and The NRP Group.  The development, which will hold a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, Dec. 17, will provide housing for households earning 40 to 90 percent of the Area Median Income.  Nearly half of the apartments will be two- and three-bedroom units designed to accommodate…

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by Ben Crnic
White Plains, NY
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$2.5B 2025 Budget Signed In Westchester: Here's Where Funding Will Go $2.5B 2025 Budget Signed In Westchester: Here's Where Funding Will Go $2.5B 2025 Budget Signed In Westchester: Here's Where Funding Will Go
$2.5B 2025 Budget Signed In Westchester: Here's Where Funding Will Go Westchester County's 2025 budget, which avoids a tax levy increase, has been officially signed into law.  The $2.5 billion 2025 Westchester operating budget was signed by County Executive George Latimer, officials announced on Wednesday, Dec. 11. The new budget is the seventh and last to be signed by Latimer, who will resign from his position on Thursday, Jan. 2 to serve in Congress representing New York’s 16th Congressional District.  According to Latimer, the budget proposal maintains the same tax levy as the 2024 budget, making it the sixth consecutive year without an inc…

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by Ben Crnic
White Plains, NY
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Westchester County Executive George Latimer Announces Resignation For Bigger Plans: Congress Westchester County Executive George Latimer Announces Resignation For Bigger Plans: Congress Westchester County Executive George Latimer Announces Resignation For Bigger Plans: Congress
Westchester County Executive George Latimer Announces Resignation For Bigger Plans: Congress Westchester County Executive George Latimer has announced his resignation as he prepares to be sworn in as a US Congressman representing New York’s 16th Congressional District. Latimer’s resignation will take effect on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, at 12:01 p.m., he said during a public address on Monday, Nov. 25.  The announcement comes as he transitions to his new role in Congress, where he will begin serving the following day, Friday, Jan. 3. In this role, Latimer. a Democrat, will represent the southern portion of Westchester, including White Plains, Mount Vernon, Yonkers, New Roche…

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by Ben Crnic
White Plains, NY
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Westchester's Deputy Executive Announces Run For County's Top Position Westchester's Deputy Executive Announces Run For County's Top Position Westchester's Deputy Executive Announces Run For County's Top Position
Westchester's Deputy Executive Announces Run For County's Top Position Now that Westchester County Executive George Latimer will be serving in Congress, another top county official has announced his bid to take his place.  In an announcement on Tuesday, Nov. 12, Westchester Deputy County Executive Ken Jenkins revealed his candidacy for the county's top position.  Jenkins' candidacy follows Latimer's victory in the race for New York's 16th Congressional District seat. Since Latimer will be heading to Congress, Jenkins said he believes he is ready to take on the job. Earlier Report - Election 2024: Winner Projected In 16th Congressional District…

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by Ben Crnic
White Plains, NY
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$2.5B 2025 Budget Proposed In Westchester: Here's Where Funding Would Go $2.5B 2025 Budget Proposed In Westchester: Here's Where Funding Would Go $2.5B 2025 Budget Proposed In Westchester: Here's Where Funding Would Go
$2.5B 2025 Budget Proposed In Westchester: Here's Where Funding Would Go If you're worried about tax increases, the proposed 2025 Westchester County budget may come as some relief.  The $2.5 billion proposed 2025 Westchester County operating budget was unveiled by County Executive George Latimer in a presentation given on Thursday, Nov. 7.  According to Latimer, the budget proposal maintains the same tax levy as the 2024 budget, making it the sixth consecutive year without an increase if it is passed. The proposal "prioritizes key areas such as public safety, emergency preparedness, housing, health and mental health services, as well as environmental …

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by Ben Crnic