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BETTER BUFFALO FUND SUPPORTS NIAGARA STREET
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WORKING TO REMEDIATE ASTHMA TRIGGERS
Did you know that your home may be the cause of your asthma? HOCN will be working on the Pay for Success Program this year to explore treating triggers in your home in addition to treating asthma. Buffalo was one of just five cities awarded this exciting opportunity!
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GRANT TO SUPPORT MORE HOME REPAIR ASSISTANCE
Our Home Repair Assistance Programing has made such a big impact in our community. We're so excited to announce that we've been awarded an additional $765,000 from the New York State Affordable Housing Corporation to keep providing more homeowners with funding for necessary repairs!
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PARTICIPATORY BUDGETING PILOT GRANTED IN BUFFALO
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HOME BUYER SEMINAR WITH HOCN
Have you decided that you're ready to buy your first home? Are you not quite sure if you're ready yet? Join our staff on Tuesday, July 28th at 1:00pm to learn more about the home buying process and available Down Payment Closing Cost Assistance funding in the City of Buffalo.
Learn more about this event by viewing the flyer here. |
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SUMMER SALE ON LWS T SHIRTS!
What better way to show you love the Lower West Side then by sporting a t shirt! HOCN is currently offering a SUMMER SALE on our Lower West Side T Shirts. From now until September, you can grab your shirt for just $16 (shipping included) with proceeds benefiting our great neighborhood. Supplies are limited! Grab your size before they're gone by stopping in our office or ordering online!
Purchase your tshirt online here.
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HEART OF THE CITY FLASHBACK FACT
Did you know that in July 2013 we held a ribbon cutting for the grand opening of our rental units, Cynthia Gardens Apartments? These 8 units in two town-house style homes are located on Hudson Street and provide an affordable housing option to eight families in our community. You can learn more about these apartments here.
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HEAP COOLING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Do you or someone in your household have a medical condition that is exacerbated by extreme heat? If so, HEAP may be able to assist your household in receiving an air conditioning unit. Slots in this program are limited, so don't delay, apply today.
Learn more about this program here.
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LOAN ASSISTANCE FOR NIAGARA DISTRICT
Have high heating bills? Is your roof leaking? Is there water backing up in your basement? If you're a homeowner in the Niagara District in need of assistance making emergency repairs or looking to weatherize your home before next winter, HOCN may be able to assist you!
For more information about available programs through the City of Buffalo, visit our website.
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DID YOU KNOW? A TENANT/LANDLORD FACT
Did you know that according to New York State's Tenant Rights, tenants who do not have leases and pay rent on a monthly basis are called “month-to-month†tenants. A month-to-month tenancy may be terminated by either party by giving at least one month’s notice before the expiration of the tenancy.
To learn more about your rights as a tenant, click here.
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DOWN PAYMENT CLOSING COST ASSISTANCE
Are you purchasing your first home in the City of Buffalo? Up to $5,000 in funding, provided by the City of Buffalo, is available to first time homebuyers to assist with closing cost and down payment expenses towards the purchase of their home anywhere in the City of Buffalo. We can help you apply! For more information, visit our website.
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CONNECT WITH NEIGHBORS
Looking for a way to stay in touch with neighbors in our community? Have an event you want to get the word out about? News for your neighbors? A problem you could use a neighborly hand with? Connect on the Lower West Side Facebook Page!
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B DISTRICT MEETING
The Buffalo Police Department's B District hosts monthly community meetings on the second Monday of the month at their headquarters, 695 Main Street.
For questions or to confirm a meeting date, please contact the B District Office at (716) 851-4403.
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HOME BUYER SEMINAR
Are you looking to purchase your first home? HOCN will be holding a Home Buyer Seminar on Tuesday, July 28th at 1:00pm in the Niagara Branch Library at 280 Porter Avenue. We invite you to attend to ask questions about the home-buying process and learn more about available resources, including Down Payment Closing Cost Assistance. View the flyer here.
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BUFFALO MAIN STREETS INFO SESSION
Do you own a commercial or mixed use property on Niagara Street between Porter and Georgia? You may be eligible to participate in the Buffalo Main Streets Initiative Program! Learn more about this reimbursement program by attending the upcoming informational session on August 12th, 2015 at 6:00pm. View the flyer here.
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PUERTO RICAN AND HISPANIC DAY PARADE
The 13th Annual Puerto Rican and Hispanic Day Parade will take place on Saturday, September 12, 2015, starting at Niagara Square and ending at Niagara and Porter Avenue. Amusement rides, great food, and live music will follow in LaSalle Park. Don't miss out! Learn more by visiting the PRHD Parade of WNY online.
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BULK TRASH SCHEDULE
The City of Buffalo will be collecting Fall Bulk Trash in our community this August. Please leave your bulk trash items on the curb on the Sunday night allocated for your Council District.
Ellicott District: August 2nd
Fillmore District: August 9th
Niagara District: August 16th.
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SUMMER POOL SCHEDULE
The City of Buffalo has officially opened its public pools, so jump into the Centennial Pool at LaSalle Park to cool off! Pool hours are 11:00am-7:00pm, Monday-Fridays and Sundays. The Centennial Splash Pad is open daily from 11:00am-7:00pm through the summer season, weather dependent.
To learn more about the City of Buffalo's Public Pools and Splash Pads, visit The City of Buffalo online or call 311.
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