Nearly $200 million in emergency funding heads toward NYC, Long Island housing authorities
The largest amount of the $177,904,896 in funding went to the New York City Housing Authority.
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Nearly
$200 million in funding from the American Rescue Plan is headed toward public
housing in New York City and on Long Island, Sens. Charles
Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand say.
According
to a release from Sen. Gillibrand, “the funding was awarded through the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and will support tenant-based
rental assistance for individuals who are experiencing or are at risk of
experiencing homelessness, or who are fleeing from domestic violence, human
trafficking, or sexual assault.”
The
largest amount of the $177,904,896 in funding went to the New York City Housing
Authority. A total of 21 public housing authorities throughout New York state
were awarded a total of 9,925 emergency housing vouchers.
Here’s
how it broke down in New York City and Long Island:
NYC:
- NYS Housing Trust Fund Corporation - $26,676,936
- New York City Housing Authority - $111,621,768
- NYC Dept of Housing Preservation and Development - $38,664,312
Long
Island:
- Town of Brookhaven, Department of Housing & Human Services - $556,752
- Village of Hempstead Housing Authority - $385,128
“Every
New Yorker deserves a safe and secure place to call home, and this federal
investment helps public housing authorities address the scourge of housing
insecurity in communities across New York,” said Sen. Schumer, in prepared
remarks.
“In
addition to helping to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Rescue
Plan is a significant piece of poverty-reducing legislation and I’m proud to
help deliver these vital resources to help ensure every New Yorker has stable,
long-term housing,” said Sen. Gillibrand.
