Tag: housing-affordability

Reps. Gregory Meeks and Pete Sessions introduce bill to support first-time homeowners

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Dec. 23, 2024 By Athena Dawson U.S. Representative Gregory Meeks, who represents New York’s 5th District, which covers southeast Queens and parts of Nassau County, and U.S. Representative Pete Sessions, who represents Texas’ 17th District, which covers areas including Waco and College Station, have introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at alleviating financial burdens for…

Gov. Hochul says 71,000 new apartments in pipeline thanks to extension of 421-a deadline

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Oct. 16, 2024 By Adam Daly Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday that an estimated 71,000 new apartments will be added to New York City’s housing stock after she extended the deadline for the 421-a affordable housing tax break. The extension allows for an additional six years to complete projects already in the pipeline, including…