News

HUD Makes $25 Million In Funding Available To Public Housing Authorities To Help Families Get Access To Better Housing, Schools

Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced that it will make available $25 million to public housing authorities (PHAs) for HUD’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Mobility Services. Through this program, PHAs will help an estimated 6,000 voucher families with children get a better opportunity to live in low-poverty neighborhoods with high-performing schools and other strong community resources.   

[…]

News

DEC Announces June 15 Virtual Public Meeting To Discuss Integrated Watershed Action Plan For Sterling And Wolcott Creeks

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is holding a virtual public meeting to discuss the Sterling and Wolcott creeks Integrated Watershed Action Plans (IWAPs). In support of New York’s Great Lakes Action Agenda (GLAA), DEC worked with local partners and stakeholders to develop the plan. The IWAP process promotes collaboration among diverse stakeholders and empowers stakeholders and communities to develop a shared understanding of the ecosystem structure, function, and processes, and identifies actions, including management strategies and projects, that support ecosystem goals to benefit people, the environment, and local economies.

[…]

News

NYSERDA Announces $15 Million For Fifth Round Of Commercial And Industrial Carbon Challenge

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announced the fifth round of the Commercial and Industrial (C&I) Carbon Challenge, making $15 million available as part of Round XIII of Governor Kathy Hochul’s Regional Economic Development Council (REDC) initiative announced on May 15. The C&I Carbon Challenge will help reduce carbon emissions at commercial and industrial businesses and institutions, combat climate change, and drive economic growth across the state. Today’s announcement supports New York’s nation-leading Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 85 percent by 2050. 

[…]