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Monday: Sheepshead High School Hosts NYC Build It Back Rebuild Information Session

Erica Sherman

Sep 13, 2013 — 1 min read

The following was sent to us from NYC Build it Back, which assists Superstorm Sandy-impacted homeowners, landlords and renters restore their homes and get their lives back to normal:

NYC Build it Back has selected a developer to help Brooklyn rebuild from Hurricane Sandy, stronger and safer — and we need your participation. If you register through NYC Build It Back and are deemed eligible for Rebuild, the cost of rebuilding your home may be covered through the program.

You are invited to a Rebuild Information Session where you will have the opportunity to meet the selected developer, understand the NYC Build it Back process, and learn about the forgivable loan funding. Here, you can have your questions answered about the Rebuild program and the overall NYC Build it Back process.

Sheepshead Bay High School
September 16, 2013
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
3000 Ave X
Brooklyn, NY 11235

There will be rolling presentations and opportunities for Q&A.

To learn more, visit www.nyc.gov/builditback.

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