n April 3, the legislature completed action on New York

States fiscal year 2010 budget. The $131 billion budget relies
on federal stimulus spending and increases to fees and taxes to
restore some of the worst cuts proposed in the Executive Budget
and to preserve many core services and programs. Many critics
have said the budget does not go far enough to address the
fundamental changes to the states tax revenue streams that have
dried up significantly due to Wall Streets troubles.
In order to help close a $17 billion gap, the budget raises taxes on
state residents earning more than $300,000 annually, cuts hospital
and healthcare costs, reforms the Empowerment Zone program,
and slows the growth in education spending. Notably, the budget
provides the first increase in the basic welfare grant in over a
decade.
As the table on page 2 indicates, New York States two principal capital programs were cut substantially, and
essentially funded at FY 08 levels. The
Housing Trust Fund Program was slashed
from $60 million to $29 million, a
reduction of almost 52 percent.
Additionally, the Affordable Housing
Corporation program was reduced from
$45 million to $25 million, a 44.4 percent
cut.
The table does not reflect the $253 million
that was appropriated through the Tax
Credit Assistance Program, which is part
of the federal stimulus package. These
funds will be used as gap filler in shovel
ready tax credit projects that have been
under-funded due to the falling price of the
credits. New York City should receive
about one third of the $253 million.
ANHD
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The Reader
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April 10, 2009 Volume XXXIV Issue 8
Inside
Farewell Irene
See page 5.
Contents:
Resources and Notices . . . 4
Calendar of Events . . . . . . 8
Job Listings . . . . . . . . . . 10
This newsletter is made possible through the generous support of Bank of America, Capital One N.A.,
JPMorganChase, M&T Bank, Ridgewood Savings Bank and Washington Mutual.
FY 2010 New York State Budget Passes
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There may be up to $10 million available for
Mitchell-Lama preservation based on a re-
appropriation of federal funds through the American
Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).
While capital programs took substantial cuts, the
Neighborhood Preservation Program (NPP) received a
slight increase. NPP allows neighborhood-based
housing groups across the state to carry out essential
work around the preservation of affordable housing
and neighborhood stabilization. It also serves as core
funding for many ANHD members.
The restoration of NPP funding was the result of the
tireless efforts of both elected officials and advocates.
Assemblyman Vito Lopez deserves our deepest
appreciation for his efforts to preserve funding for the
Neighborhood Preservation Program and for
preventing even greater cuts to the states capital
programs.
On February 24th, the Pratt Area Community Council
(PACC) and St. Nicholas NPC joined NPP groups
from all over New York State in Albany for the
Neighborhood Preservation Coalitions legislative
action day. Staff and members from both
organizations met with Senators Eric Adams,
Velmanette Montgomery and Daniel Squadron as well
as Assembly Members Hakeem Jeffries and Joan
Millman. All of these elected officials
enthusiastically assured them that they understood the
importance of NPP funding and recognized the efforts
of NPP groups to keep their communities strong
through good times and bad. These officials deserve
our gratitude for their diligence and commitment to
preventing evictions, developing new housing,
forming and supporting tenant associations, and
bringing money back to the state by leveraging funds.
If you have more questions about the state budget,
contact Dave Hanzel at (212) 747-1117 x21 or
[email protected].
Program FY 2008-
09
FY 2009-
10
%
Change
Housing Trust Fund $60M $29M -51.7%
Affordable Housing
Corporation
$45M $25M -44.4%
Homes for Working
Families
$17M $7M -58.8%
Homeless Housing
Assistance Program
(ODTA)
$36.5M $30M -17.8%
Public Housing
Modernization
$17.8M 512.8M -28.1%
HOPE/RESTORE $4.4m $400k -90.9%
Infrastructure Development
Demonstration
$5M $0 -100%
Access to Home $4M $0 -100%
M-L Preservation & All
Affordable Housing
Program
$54M $0 -100%
Foreclosure Prevention &
Counseling
$25M $25M 0%
State Low-Income Housing
Tax Credit
$4M $4M 0%
Neighborhood Preservation
Program
$13.5M $13.79M 2%
TOTAL $286.2M $147M -48.6%
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FUNDS FOR COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
PROJECTS
The Administration for Children and Families announces
the availability of $29,100,000 with an expected number of
47 grants, and an award ceiling of $800,000. The Office of
Community Services will award Community Economic
Development discretionary grant funds to Community
Development Corporations for well planned, financially
viable, and innovative projects to enhance job creation and
business development in low-income communities.
Applicants must be private, non-profit CDCs with 501 (c)3
IRS status. The deadline to apply is May 28, 2009. For
more information visit the website at:
www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/HHS-2009-ACF-OCS-EE-
OO34.HTML.
FUNDS TO ASSIST IMMIGRANT POPULATIONS
The Department of Homeland Security US Citizenship and
Immigrations Services announces the availability of an
estimated total program funding of $1,200,000, with an
award ceiling of $100,000. These funds may be used to
provide monetary support to community based
organizations that serve immigrant populations. The funds
shall be used to support citizenship preparation programs
incorporating activities to assist naturalization applicants.
Eligibility is extended to non-profits with 501 (c)3 status.
The deadline to apply is May 15, 2009. For more
information visit the website at:
http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&
flag2006=false&oppId=45975.
CED FUNDING OPPORTUNITY
The US Department of Health and Human Services, Office
of Community Services (OCS)
announces a 2009 Community
Economic Development (CED)
funding opportunity for well-
planned, financially viable, and
innovative projects to enhance
job creation and business
development in low-income
communities. Eligibility is
extended to non-profit
Community Development
Corporations that are governed
by a Board of Directors
consisting of residents of the
community and business and
civic leaders which have a
principal purpose of planning,
developing, or managing low-
income housing or community
development activities. For more information visit the
website at: www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/HHS-ACF-OCS-
EE-0034.html.
APARTMENTS FOR SALE OR RENT
East 139th Street Cluster LP announces that applications
are being accepted for 18 affordable housing rental
apartments at 234 Willis Avenue, 285 East 139th Street,
and 404 East 141st Street in the Mott Haven section of the
Bronx.
Lemle & Wolfe. Inc. announces that a number of two
bedroom apartments are available in the Beacon Mews, a
luxury mid-rise building at 34 West 139th Street in Harlem.
Crotona Senior Apartments announces that applications
are being accepted for 95 affordable housing rental
apartments at 1926 Crotona Parkway in the East Tremont
section of the Bronx.
Cliffside Properties, LLC announces that applications are
being accepted for 83 affordable housing rental
apartments at 1176 Anderson Avenue, 1638 Undercliff
Avenue and 1853 Anthony Avenue in the Bronx.
For more information regarding these rentals visit the
website at:
http://www.nyc.gov/html/hpd/html/apartment/lotteries.shtml.
140 Edgecombe Avenue Condominiums is a five unit
boutique condominium. Unit 1 is being offered for
immediate sale on a first-come, first-served basis subject
to primary residence requirements but no maximum
income or asset restrictions.
Beacon Towers Affrodable Apartments consists of 54
cooperative residences with 2 bedroom apartments
available for income eligible homeowners. The apartments
have Italian style kitchen cabinets with other contemporary
and convenient features. Apartments are wired for cable
TV and the internet.
For more information regarding these offers visit the
website at:
http://www.nyc.gov/html/hpd/html/buyers/lotteries.shtml.
FUNDING AVAILABILITY FROM HUD
The US Department of Housing Urban Development
(HUD) has an estimated total program funding of
$1,980,000,000 for the Neighborhood Stabilization
Program (NSP), round 2.These funds are to address home
foreclosure and abandonment and for the provision of
capacity building and support for NSP grantees. Eligibility
goes to states, units of general local government, nonprofit
entities and consortia of nonprofit entities. For more
information visit the website at:
ww.hud.gov/recovery/nspg.cfm. The deadline for
applications is September 1, 2009.
125 Maiden Lane, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10038
Tel 212.268.3262
Cell 917.862.3549
Fax 212.268.3264
[email protected]
Anthony Spinelli
President
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Resources and Notices
This area highlights available resources and funding
opportunities for nonprofit organizations.
HUD has an estimated total funding of $250,000,000 for
the Assisted Housing Stability and Energy and Green
Retrofit Program. Grants will be made to eligible property
owners to make energy and green retrofit investments in
the property, to ensure the maintenance and preservation
of the property, the continued operation and maintenance
of energy efficiency technologies, and the timely
expenditure of funds. The deadline for applications is
February 16, 2011. For more information visit the website
at: www.hud.gov/recovery/
NEW PUBLICATION FROM THE CENTER FOR
NEW YORK CITY AFFAIRS
The Center for New York City Affairs at the New School,
and the Center for an Urban Future, announces the
release of Child Welfare Watch Hard Choices: Caring
for Children of Mentally Ill Parents. This report documents
the issues facing poor and working class parents with
mental illness and their children. The report feature stories
of families affected by mental illness and the foster care
system. The report also contains recommendations
drafted by the Child Welfare Watch advisory board aimed
at helping policymakers address issues of mental illness
and parenting. The report is available to download at the
website:
www.newschool.edu/milano/nycaffairs/cww_winter_2009.ht
ml.
PHOTO URBANISM 5: CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
The Design Trust for Public Space is seeking submissions
from photographers for projects that can enhance the
recognition, understanding, and definition of public space
in New York City. The photography project, Photo
Urbanism 5, plays an integral role in the examination,
discussion, and re-imagining of New York City public
spaces. The program supports this role by offering
fellowships to produce a discrete body of work that
explores particular qualities of New York Citys natural and
built environment. For more information regarding eligibility
and fellowship requirements, application forms and
guidelines can be found at:
http://designtrust.org/home/home.html. The deadline for
applications is May 15, 2009.
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Cooperative and Condominium Law
Purchase and Sale of Real Estate
Not-For-Profit and Business Law
FAREWELL IRENE
Irene Baldwin, who served as ANHDs Executive Director, has
resigned after 11 years. During her tenure, Irene assumed the
responsibility of building ANHD into a formidable city-wide
organization. She oversaw the development of the Initiative for
Neighborhood & Citywide Organizing (INCO); the creation of the
Targeted Encyclical Enforcement Program, along with ANHDs
partners in the City Council and at HPD; the Tenant Protection Act;
among additional significant victories for New York Citys
neighborhoods and residents. Irene leaves ANHD in a strong
position to continue its high impact work. She is succeeded by
Benjamin Dulchin who has served as ANHDs Deputy Director for
the past 5 years.
Thanks Irene, and have a great time.
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Lawyers Alliance for New York announces its Calendar
of Upcoming Workshops.
April 16, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm: Employment Law:
Beyond the Basics (New). Location: Laura Parsons
Pratt Conference Center, 281 Park Avenue South,
NYC. Free for NYF Grantees
April 23, 9:30 am -12:30 pm: Joint Ventures for
Housing Organizations. Location: New York
Foundation, 10 East 34th Street, 10th Floor, NYC.
Free for NYF Grantees
Cost: Unless otherwise indicated, the registration fee is
$50/person; $45/person if we receive payment at least
three days in advance; and free for representatives of
current New York Foundation grantees. For more
information call (212) 219-1800, or fax to (212) 941-7458.
City-Wide Task Force on Housing Court, Inc. through
its service, Housing Court Answers, announces its
Spring Training Series for Housing Advocates:
April 17: Helping Small Owners
April 24: Thats Not Fair Fighting Off Debt
Collectors
May 1: Tenants Rights When Owner is in
Foreclosure
May 8: Overview of NYC Rent Regulations
May 15: Termination Hearings in Public Housing
All trainings are held on Friday afternoons, from 1:00
5:00 pm. Location: Legal Services NYC, 350
Broadway. For more information visit the website at:
www.HousingCourtAnswers.org.
APRIL
April 17, 8:00 am 3:00 pm: SAVE THE DATE:
Building the Next Economy: 2009 Regional Assembly.
Hosted by the Regional Plan Association. Location:
Waldorf-Astoria, 301 Park Avenue, NYC. For more
information visit the website at: www.rpa.org. Phone:
(212) 253-5492. Email: [email protected].
April 19-22: NLIHC Conference 2009 Annual Policy
Conference and Lobby Day. Hosted by the National Low
Income Housing Coalition. Location: Capital Hilton, 1001
16th Street NW, Washington DC (800-HILTONS). For
more information call Linda Couch at 202-662-1530 ext.
228, or by e-mail at: [email protected].
April 22, 8:30 10:00 am: The Media and the Mayor:
Michael Bloombergs Transformation. The Center for
New York City Affairs, The New School, presents this
forum. There is no charge for admission. Reservations
are required. For more information and reservations call
(212) 229-5418 or email [email protected].
Calendar of Events
Submission deadline: Items for The ANHD Reader,
Calendar of Events for April 24 - May 8 must be
received by Wednesday, April 15.
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Habitat for Humanity New York Citys
Brush with Kindness Program
Habitat for Humanity New York City is not only interested in building affordable
homes, but also in building community. One of the ways we do this is by using our
construction staff and large volunteer pool to work on projects in the neighborhoods
where we buildat schools, community-based organizations, and churches. This is a
way for us to invest in the neighborhoods where our family partner homeowners will be
living.
We are currently looking for potential projects where we can send our construction
staff and volunteers between August 15 and November 30. We would provide both the
materials and the labor.
We are looking for projects that:
- Fall within the timeframe of August 15 through November 30
- Take between 4 and 8 days to complete or longer (one-day projects are not ideal)
- Could use 15-20 volunteers per day to work on them
Examples of possible projects include:
- Gutting out spaces (light demolition)
- Framing (after demolition or adding extra walls to existing spaces)
- Installing drywall
- Painting
- Installing flooring (wood or tile)
If you have a project that fits within these guidelines, we will send one of our
construction staff to come and look at your proposed project to see if it is something we
could do. We are hoping to look at potential projects before April 15, so please
contact us ASAP if you think this is something that your church would like to explore
with us.
If you are interested, please contact Paige Bellenbaum, Director of Advocacy, at
[email protected] or 212-991-4000 ext. 312.
BOOKKEEPER
Margert Community Corporation is seeking a full or part time
Bookkeeper. Responsibilities: This position works closely with the
Comptroller and the successful candidate must be self-directed, highly
motivated and reliable. Responsibilities include cash disbursements, cash
receipts, invoice processing, inventory tracking, billings, budgets,
financial statements, audits, and payroll and bank reconciliations.
Qualifications: A solid background in accounting is required. Salary:
Competitive salary with excellent benefits. Send resume and cover
letter to: Margert Community Corporation, 325 Beach 37th Street,
Far Rockaway, NY 11691; Attention: Executive Director. Email
submissions strongly encouraged: [email protected]. EOE
COMMUNITY ORGANIZER FOR
HOUSING INITIATIVE [BRONX]
New Settlement Apartments is seeking a Community Organizer for
Housing Initiative. Responsibilities: Full-time organizer works with
director of organizing, tenant leaders, community residents and partner
organizations to improve poor housing conditions in South West Bronx;
support leadership development and constituency building; implement
winnable neighborhood-based campaigns; work with partners on Bronx-
wide and city-wide campaigns. Qualifications: Minimum 2 years
grassroots organizing experience; track record in campaign development
and implementation; bilingual English/Spanish. Salary: $32,000-
$40,000, depending on experience, with benefits. Send letter, rsum
and contact information for 3 professional references to Community
Organizer Search, New Settlement Apartments, 1512 Townsend
Avenue, Bronx, NY 10452. Email: [email protected]. Fax:
718-294-4085. EEO/AA.
GED TEACHER/TUTOR
Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation is seeking a part-time
GED Teacher/Tutor to work Monday to Friday from 12pm to 5pm (time
can be negotiated). Responsibilities: Teaching/tutoring GED preparation
to adults and young adults; maintaining attendance and records,
completing weekly lesson logs, providing English education classes for
between 15-20 students per session, engaging in small group subject
specific tutoring and attending a minimum of 10 hours of professional
development annually. Qualifications: BA/BS required. Two years of
GED teaching experience required. MAstrongly preferred. Send resume
and cover letter to [email protected] or fax to (212) 928-4180.
NMIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
HOUSING COUNSELOR/ORGANIZER & PART-TIME
COMMUNITY ORGANIZER/TRAINER
St. Nicholas NPC seeks a Housing Counselor/Organizer and a part-
time Community Organizer/Trainer. Responsibilities: Work with the
Community Preservation team on a range of housing and community
issues in Williamsburg/Greenpoint, Brooklyn; provide counseling and
support to tenants and owners on housing and social service issues;
schedule and conduct community workshops on housing, financial
literacy etc. Qualifications: Min. Assoc or equivalent experience
required (BS/BA preferred); oral and written communication skills,
computer expertise; bi-lingual English/Spanish. Familiarity with housing
programs & policies and/or Williamsburg-Greenpoint Community a plus.
Salary commensurate with experience. Full-time position also includes
excellent fringe benefits. Send resume and cover letter indicating
salary requirements to: Att: Carmen Vasquez, Housing Division
Administrative Asst. via Fax 718-486-5982 or Email:
[email protected]
JOB DEVELOPERS WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation seeks Job
Developers in their Workforce Development Department.
Qualifications: Experience in developing permanent jobs for low-
income job seekers; building relationships with employers/companies;
working with job development staff to develop job leads. Two plus years
experience in direct job placement, vocational skills training or welfare-
to-work program, knowledge of job training, education and social service
referral resources; computer skills; time management and organizational
skills; excellent written and oral communication skills; organize and
deliver presentations; team-building skills. Bilingual English/Spanish.
Fax resume and cover letter to (212) 928-4180 or send to
[email protected] (with position of interest in subject line).
EOE.
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