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Feb 25, 2015

Second Circuit – HUD: County of Westchester v. HUD

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit – HUD – Judicial Review   County of Westchester v. HUD 13-3087 Judges Leval, Chin and Carney   Background: The plaintiff appealed from a judgment dismissing its claims against the defendant on the grounds that the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s actions are not subject to […]

Mar 6, 2014

Second Circuit — HUD: Guertin v. United States

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit HUD Arbitrary and Capricious — Legal Fees Guertin v. United States 13-186 Judges Walker, Cabranes and Lohier Background: The plaintiff appealed from the refusal by the Department of Housing and Urban Development to authorize reimbursement of the plaintiff’s defense costs, who was corporation counsel for the City […]

Apr 12, 2012

Program to benefit homeless veterans

The Obama administration, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs want to help over 10,500 homeless veterans find housing and receive the supportive services they need to get back on their feet. “It’s a national disgrace that one out of every six men and women in our shelters […]

Mar 16, 2012

HUD funds go to local homeless prevention

In an effort to end homelessness in the Rochester area, local leaders received good news last week. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced it is funding nine new homeless prevention programs in Rochester — and two in Geneva — amounting to nearly $2.3 million in area program assistance. “I’m really excited to […]

Feb 21, 2012

HUD awards public housing improvement money

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced it will issue over $321 million to public housing authorities across the state of New York for major repairs and improvements pursuant to its Capital Fund Program. The Rochester Housing Authority received just more than $3.7 million for large scale improvements to public housing units. That […]

Dec 22, 2011

HUD grants record awards for homeless aid

Rochester-area homeless assistance providers received good news from the U.S. Housing and Urban Development this week. HUD’s annual Continuum of Care grants awarded over $8 million to 29 Rochester agencies and $172 million to 682 programs in New York state. “The amount we received in our community allows us to continue critical programs and develop […]

Nov 18, 2011

HUD awards mean more senior housing

On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced grants totaling over $91 million to nonprofit organizations across New York state for the development of affordable, accessible housing for seniors. In Rochester, the Bishop Sheen Ecumenical Housing Foundation received over $6 million for the development of a three-story, 60 unit facility in Henrietta […]

Nov 16, 2011

$2.8 million grant for Urban League

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded $2.85 million to the Urban League of Rochester Economic Development Corporation for affordable senior housing for 20 senior citizens in their supportive community in Henrietta. “Goose Landing Senior Apartments Phase II will provide an affordable alternative for seniors who want to live in a rural […]

Aug 24, 2011

Lawyers exempt from HUD mortgage originator rule

The Department of Housing and Urban Development issued new final rules setting standards for compliance with the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act, including a rule that exempts lawyers from the definition of “mortgage originator” when they are providing legal services to their clients.

Aug 8, 2011

HUD plan will affect public housing

Sandra B. Henriquez, assistant secretary for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, explained in a budget hearing before a House Appropriations Subcommittee in late May: “[The 2012 budget] holds our partners accountable ...

Jul 21, 2011

HUD announces fund allotments for public housing

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced its annual Capital Fund Program allotments last week to public housing authorities in New York. The money awarded to public housing authorities is intended to be used for large scale renovations, repairs, improvements ...

Jun 8, 2011

HUD aims to stop lenders’ discrimination

Last year the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development launched an investigation into the lending practices of select mortgage lenders to determine if they committed Fair Housing Act discrimination in denying mortgages to families because a woman is pregnant or about to go on a pregnancy-related leave of absence.

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