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A Safe Home, A New Beginning: Supporting Survivors of Domestic Violence in New York State

Affordable housing communities like New Destiny offer domestic violence survivors support, safety, independence, and a new beginning. From urban centers to rural communities, HCR provides a critical lifeline for those seeking a safe and stable home.

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Governor Hochul Announces Grand Opening of New 50,000-Square-Foot ...

December 4, 2024 | 2 PM EST

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the grand opening of the Regional Food Bank Hudson Valley’s new 50,000-square-foot food distribution center in the town of Montgomery...

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Empire State Development Announces the Opening of The Monroe in ...

December 2, 2024 | 12 PM EST

Empire State Development today announced a ribbon cutting marking the official opening of The Monroe, a $8.4 million rehabilitation project in Buffalo that converted the...

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Governor Hochul and New York State Homes and Community Renewal ...

November 21, 2024 | 3 PM EST

Governor Kathy Hochul and New York State Homes and Community Renewal Commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas today announced completion of The Plains, a 98-unit affordable housing development...

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2017 Newsletters

HCR Welcomes Commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas

Commissioner Visnauskas previously served as HCR's Executive Deputy Commissioner for Housing Development, where she was responsible for strategic leadership and oversight of all housing...

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2017 Newsletters

New State Budget Makes Groundbreaking Investment in Affordable Ho...

The recently enacted state budget delivered $2.5 billion for affordable housing, putting us well on our way to fund Governor Cuomo's $20 billion comprehensive, five-year...

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2017 Newsletters

Governor Cuomo Announces Second Round of Awards for Development o...

The awards, totaling up to $30 million, are part of the Governor's $2.6 Billion, 5-Year plan to develop 6,000 units of Supportive Housing. Governor Cuomo...

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Southern Tier Soaring - Early Head Start Program & Free Science W...

Commissioner Visnauskas, Ithaca Mayor Svante Myrick, and partners celebrated the opening of 210 Hancock Street, which includes a 4-story building and five townhomes for a total of 59 rental...

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Commissioner Visnauskas Named 2017 Public Servant of the Year at...

Ruthanne Visnauskas and our housing partners joined Governor Cuomo when he signed legislation to deliver $2.5 billion to advance the construction and preservation of more...

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New York Protects Immigrant Rights - Newsletter June 2018

In New York, we believe our diversity is our greatest strength. If you are impacted by the federal administration’s inhumane immigration policies, call the Office of New...