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THANK YOU UNITED WAY AND ROSWELL!
Back in August, HOCN participated in the United Way Day of Caring to clean and green the Hudson Street Pedestrian Bridge. In just three hours, this hard working group of 17 volunteers collected 50 bags of trash and lawn debris, and planted a beautiful garden.
Our thanks to all of our volunteer event participants from Roswell Park, and the United Way of Buffalo and Erie County's United Way Day of Caring staff. A special thanks to M&T Bank and University Heights Tool Library for providing support for these events.
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NATIONAL LEAD POISONING PREVENTION WEEK
October 23rd-29th, 2016 is National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week. Decades after ending lead in paint, gasoline, solder and other sources, lead poisoning remains one of the nation’s most devastating environmental health threats. Lead dust in the home is caused by chipping, peeling, flaking or deteriorating lead-based paint and can exist in even the cleanest of homes. When lead dust is ingested or inhaled, even in minuscule amounts, it can cause significant and irreversible brain damage as well as other health problems.
You can learn more about home lead hazards here.
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BAILEY-GREEN FEATURED IN LISC BUFFALO VIDEO
Our partners at Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Buffalo created a video to highlight their collaborations in 2016. Our Executive Director, Stephanie, was featured in this video discussing the Bailey-Green project, in partnership with Harmac!
Watch this great video on Youtube by clicking here.
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INCLUSIONARY ZONING FOR BUFFALO
You know we value affordable housing, which is why we support adopting an Inclusionary Zoning Policy in the City of Buffalo. We've worked with the Buffalo Inclusionary Housing Coalition to develop a proposal for our City leaders to review. Under the proposal, whenever a developer created new housing with 10 or more units, 30 percent or more of the units would be affordable. The Coalition includes HOCN, Housing Opportunities Made Equal, LISC Buffalo, Open Buffalo, Partnership for the Public Good, and PUSH Buffalo. Research for the report was contributed by Cornell University High Road Fellows Victorian Neenan and Skye Hart.
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HEART OF THE CITY FLASHBACK FACT
Did you know that in 2013, through New York State Homes and Community Renewal funding and proceeds from the Whitney Place Properties Initiative, HOCN acquired and rehabilitated 330 Prospect Avenue, a double family home. It was sold to a first-time homebuyer following construction.
You can see before and after photos on our website here.
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WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Is your home drafty? Have high heating bills? Don't get left out in the cold, apply for Weatherization Assistance today! Homeowners can receive up to $5,000 from the City of Buffalo for weatherization upgrades, including insulation and weather-stripping, repairs of heating systems, and more. Learn how to apply by visiting our website.
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HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE (HEAP) PROGRAM
Need assistance paying your heating bill? Apply for HEAP this Fall to support your heating bills this winter! Eligible homeowners and tenants can receive benefit assistance for heat and electricity, and even furnace repair or replacement. The HEAP Heating Equipment Repair and Replacement Program opens November 7th, while HEAP Regular Benefits opens November 14th.
Learn how to apply by visiting HEAP's website.
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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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HOME REPAIR ASSISTANCE FOR 14201 & 14202
Did you know that HOCN has home repair grants for homeowners available in the 14201 and 14202 area? If you're in need of repairs to your home's roof, siding, heating system, windows, and more, contact our office today to learn how we can assist you!
Learn more about this program here.
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DID YOU KNOW? A TENANT/LANDLORD FACT
Did you know that according to New York State's Tenant Rights, if the building is sold, the landlord must transfer all security deposits to the new owner within five days, or return the security deposits to the tenants? Additionally, landlords must notify the tenants, by registered or certified mail, of the name and address of the new owner.
To learn more about your rights as a tenant, click here.
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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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RECYCLING INFO
The City of Buffalo as created a helpful online resource to help make recycling easier for you and your household.
Don't have a green recycling tote? Need more for your household? Call 311 today to request your free totes and go green!
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CAPITAL BUDGET WORKSHOP
Do you know what the City of Buffalo's Capital Budget is? Do you know what this $21.6 million budget funds? The Clean Air Coalition will be holding a Capital Budget Workshop on Monday, October 31st at 5:30pm at 52 Linwood Avenue. The workshop will provide you with an advanced copy of the 2017 City of Buffalo Capital Budget and information on how the City decides to spend the $21.6 million. For more information, please call (716) 852-3813.
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CAPITAL BUDGET
PUBLIC HEARING
On Wednesday, November 9th at 6:00pm there will be a hearing on the $21.6 million dollar Capital Budget in Common Council Chambers on the 13th Floor of city hall. The City of Buffalo Common Council will be holding a special hearing for residents to come speak their mind on the capital budget. We encourage all residents to attend to see how your public dollars are being spent and voice your opinion.
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GREEN CODE HEARINGS
The final Legislative Hearings for the Buffalo Green Code will be held on Monday, November 14th at 6:00pm and Tuesday, November 22 at 2:00pm. Both hearings will be held in Council Chambers, 13th floor of City Hall. We encourage all residents to attend to voice your opinion.
Do you support Inclusionary Zoning? This is the time to let your local leaders know.
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HOLIDAY HOURS
With the holidays approaching in November and December, please note that our office will be closed both on and around major holidays. Dates our office is scheduled to be closed include Thursday, November 24th and Friday, November 25th. To stay up to date on when our staff will be unavailable, you can check our online Calendar.
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