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St. James Place Towers Vote “No” To Privatization

St. James Place Towers Rally (Photo courtesy of the Office of Council Member Laurie A. Cumbo)BKLYNER learned late Friday afternoon that the St. James Place Towers in Clinton Hill will not be privatized. Following a vote on Thursday, the co-op’s board “did not reach the required two-thirds majority

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HUD Backs Off Effort To Recoup Money From Sandy Victims

A home in Seagate after Sandy. (Photo by Erica Sherman)After coming under fire [/new-york-homeowners-may-have-to-repay-sandy-build-it-back-money/#.VgG-wGRViko] from New York lawmakers,the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) backed down from its effort to recoup relief money from Sandy-impacted homeowners.Last week, (HUD) announced that most homeowners would not

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See If That Offer Is A Foreclosure Scam At New Website From Attorney General

A new website created by the New York State Attorney General’s office aims to help homeowners easily identify and avoid mortgage rescue scams, while also providing direction on how to reach housing counselors and legal services organizations if additional assistance is needed. Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman says AGScamHelp.

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From Heroin To Flood Insurance, Golden Covers Ground In Manhattan Beach

During the meeting, Marty Golden used a microphone similar to the one in this picture. Photo by Erica ShermanState Senator Marty Golden covered a range of issues from heroin to flood insurance at a well-attended meeting of the Manhattan Beach Community Group meeting last night. Here’s the cliff notes

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Grimm Wants More Federal Dollars For Build It Back Program

Source: Brian Hedden via Bay Ridge OdysseyRepublican Congressman Michael Grimm is asking the federal government to earmark $600 million for the Build it Back program, the housing recovery project designed to help Superstorm Sandy victims, and take control over Sandy funds out of the hands of of local authorities, reports

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Grimm Blasted For Trying To Have It Both Ways In Government Shutdown Debate

Source: FacebookRepresentative Michael Grimm (R), was ripped by Brooklyn and Staten Island Democrats for voting to continue the government shutdown while at the same time making television appearances where he states he is against it. SI Live is reporting [http://www.silive.com/news/index.ssf/2013/10/staten_island_

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New Loans And Grants Available For Sandy-Damaged Businesses!

Loans available by gold bars or check…just kidding. (Source: Angico Eagle Mines Limited via Wikimedia Commons)The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the City of New York are providing small businesses with disaster recovery loans. According to a press release, the city, through federal

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Emergency Homeowners’ Loan Program Day: “Time Is Running Out To Get Help With Your Mortgage”

Source: Flickr/steverose57It’s a rough economy, and beleaguered homeowners — some newly unemployed because of the recession — are struggling for ways to make their next mortgage payment. That’s why State Senator Carl Kruger and Brooklyn Housing & Family Services are teaming up to sponsor “Emergency Homeowners’ Loan Program Day [http: