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Governor Kathy Hochul confirmed that the tenant protection law will expire on January 15th. A few dozen tenant advocates with the group Housing Justice for All barricaded one of the entrances to the State Capitol building with tables, chairs and other furniture that they say could end up on sidewalks, along with renters, if the state does not enact new tenant protections before the eviction moratorium ends on Saturday.
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Governor Kathy Hochul announced the end of the New York’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program, and lawyers says thousands of families behind on rent will face evictions because of it.
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Governor Kathy Hochul said the state is a leader in getting the funds to people who need it.
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Syracuse Common Council approves proposals for $1 million in ARPA funds for renters who couldn't pay but didn't qualify for past relief. Also shotspotter and taser program funding approved.
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The City of Syracuse is aiming to recruit and train about 140 unemployed and underemployed city residents for positions that employers are looking to fill. Meanwhile, Councilors want to see if they can get county support for rental assistance before approving federal pandemic relief funds.
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Onondaga County lawmakers say they’re hearing from tenants and landlords alike who are trying to take advantage of $26 million in federal rental assistance funds. But getting them to work together presents a barrier that threatens to slow down the distribution of funding.
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The county Department of Social Services says they've processed about 30% of the applications they've received from their rent relief program.
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Onondaga County has been handling the rental assistance applications. Despite its work, delays are still common.
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Syracuse-area Assemblymember Pam Hunter says she feels full of pride today to see fellow upstate new Yorker Kathy Hochul elevated to the highest office in the state after being sworn in as Governor.
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New York is making it easier for tenants and landlords to get some of the billions of dollars in federal rent relief that came to the state. And it’s happening just in time, as the money could get reclaimed by Washington if it doesn’t get in the hands of those who need it.