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Egg Harbor Township, NJ
News
Housing Development Aims To Revitalize 'Pretty Desolate' Part Of Atlantic City
A project is aiming to bring more affordable housing to an underdeveloped area of Atlantic City, officials said. Construction crews are building four multi-family homes in a development in the Southeast Inlet called Lighthouse Row. The $4 million project is in a previously vacant lot off South New Hampshire Avenue between Atlantic and Pacific avenues. Mayor Marty Small Sr. and other officials held a news conference on Tuesday, Mar. 19 to showcase the work near the Absecon Lighthouse. They were joined by developer Keith Groff, who has owned a home in the neighborhood for about 20 y…
Yonkers, NY
Real Estate
Officials Approve $458M Mixed-Use Residential Towers In Yonkers With Affordable Units
City officials in Westchester have approved financial incentives for a $458 million mixed-use residential complex that will include several affordable apartments within its two towers. Financial incentives for the Teutonia Hall project, a mixed-use residential complex planned to feature two luxury 41-story towers in Yonkers at 4 Buena Vista Ave., were approved by the Yonkers Industrial Development Agency on Thursday, Feb. 29. The project, which will be constructed in two phases, will include a total of 906 apartments, 91 of which will be affordable. Additionally, the comple…
Arlington, VA
News
Former DC Non-Profit Leader Gets Prison Time For $150K Affordable Housing Embezzlement Scheme
A minister who was the former head of a non-profit organization in Southeast DC is heading to prison taking from the poor and giving to her self while embezzling more than $150,000 from its coffers, federal authorities announced. Rowena Joyce Scott, 71, was sentenced this week to 18 months in prison for a scheme to steal money from a corporation she was entrusted to run which was created to aid some of the District's economically-challenged residents. According to prosecutors, Scott – a minister and the former head of the Ward 8 Democrats – was convicted following a June 2023 jury…
Mount Vernon, NY
Business
Take Look Inside: Westchester's First Cannabis Dispensary Celebrates Opening In Mount Vernon
The first cannabis dispensary in Westchester is now open for business and is looking to become an integral part of its community. Elevate Cannabis Dispensary, located in Mount Vernon at 127 South Terrace Ave., held its official grand opening celebration and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, Feb. 20. Earlier Report - Westchester's First Cannabis Dispensary To Hold Official Grand Opening In Mount Vernon The event was attended by officials from the New York State Office of Cannabis Management as well as Mount Vernon Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard and City Comptroller Darr…
Yonkers, NY
Real Estate
Westchester Sets Aside $5.7M For Land To Build Affordable Housing In Yonkers, Ossining
Westchester County officials have allocated $5.7 million to purchase land that will be used for planned affordable housing construction projects. The allocations were made official by Land Acquisition Acts signed by Westchester County Executive George Latimer, county officials announced on Wednesday, Feb. 7. Under the acts, $2.7 million was set aside for the purchase of land in Yonkers, while $3 million was allocated for the purchase of land in the Village of Ossining. Both properties will be used for the construction of affordable housing that will be marketed and leased to…
Hamilton Township, NJ
News
'AI Moonshoot' Among Murphy's Ideas To Make Life More Affordable For NJ Residents
Gov. Phil Murphy sees New Jersey as a future global leader in artificial intelligence, while balancing the urgent financial needs of families during his 2024 State of the State Address. In his speech on Tuesday, Jan. 9, Gov. Murphy spoke about "an era of unease and uncertainty" defined by economic recovery during the COVID-19 pandemic, along with wars in Israel and Ukraine. He also talked about how higher costs of living are the biggest challenges for many families. "Making life more affordable for more families is our highest priority," said Gov. Murphy. "We need to recognize t…
Poughkeepsie, NY
Politics
Brand-New Hudson Valley County Executive Sworn In During Season's First Major Winter Storm
Despite the region’s first major storm of the winter season dropping more than a foot of snow in parts of the Hudson Valley, more than 350 guests attended the swearing-in of a new county executive. The swearing-in event for Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino was held on Sunday, Jan. 7 at Dutchess Community College’s Aviation Education Center at Hudson Valley Regional Airport in Wappinger. “I am so honored and humbled to be with you all as I take my ceremonial Oath of Office for this position," Serino said. "As I get to work for Dutchess County, I want to thank each and every on…
Massapequa, NY
News
New Batch Of Affordable Housing Complete On Long Island
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that a new set of affordable and energy-efficient housing has been completed at what once was a dilapidated complex. Laurel Homes, located in the North Hempstead hamlet of Roslyn Heights, has officially finished its “major redevelopment,” Hochul said on Monday, Dec. 11. As part of the renovation, the original development was expanded upon and revitalized starting in 2019, according to the North Hempstead Housing Authority. It now features 74 apartments across eight two-story buildings, a step up from its original 66 units when the development was built in 1958.…
Albany, NY
Real Estate
Construction Begins On 60-Unit Affordable Housing Development In Capital Region
Some relief is on the way for vulnerable residents looking for more budget-friendly housing in the region. Construction crews broke ground on a new 60-unit affordable housing development in Schenectady’s Mont Pleasant neighborhood, at 918 Crane Street, on Wednesday, Nov. 29. Once completed, the Mosaic Apartments will feature one four-story building with 46 apartments and one three-story building with 14 apartments, Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office announced. The all-electric, energy-efficient development will include 30 apartments with onsite support services for seniors and those with disabilit…
White Plains, NY
Real Estate
Breaking Ground: New Development With Affordable Units Under Construction In White Plains
A new residential development that will include several new affordable units is now under construction near the heart of a Westchester County city. A ground-breaking ceremony for a new residential project at 8 Chester Ave. in White Plains, developed by the Keeler Markwood real estate firm, was held on Wednesday, Nov. 1, with White Plains Mayor Thomas Roach in attendance. The upcoming four-story development will contain 74 rental units, including nine affordable residences. The building will also offer 75 kilowatts of solar electric generation on its roof; several electric vehicl…
Brentwood, NY
Politics
Changing Of Guard: New Leadership Set To Take Over This Long Island County No Matter Vote
No matter the final vote tally, this Long Island county will soon be under new leadership. The race for Suffolk County executive sees Republican Ed Romaine face off against Democrat Dave Calone. Voters’ top choice will replace Democrat Steve Bellone, who is nearing the tail end of his fourth three-year term, making him ineligible to run again. Romaine has been Brookhaven town supervisor since 2012, having been re-elected four times. He previously served on the Suffolk County Legislature. On the campaign trail he said his priorities would be jobs and affordable housing. He also said…
Albany, NY
Politics
Historic Election: Voters In This Capital Region Locale On Cusp Of Picking First Woman Mayor
It may be an off-year election, but that doesn’t mean it’s boring. History is being made this Election Day as voters in one major city in the region are set to elect their first woman mayor. In Rensselaer County, the race for Troy mayor sees Republican city council president Carmella Mantello facing off against Democrat Rensselaer County legislative board member Nina Nichols. The winner will take over the position currently held by Democrat Patrick Madden, who is coming off his second four-year term, making him ineligible to run again. Mantello has spent the last eight years on the Troy C…
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