Governor Hochul Announces 18,000 Jobs Available to Asylum Seekers and Migrants as Part of Statewide Initiative to Move Individuals Out of Shelter and Into Independent Living

New York State Department of Labor Working with Nearly 400 Employers to Identify Opportunities for Asylum Seekers and Migrants Who Have Obtained Work Authorizations

Governor Launches Public Awareness Campaign to Help Employers Find and Hire Asylum Seekers and Migrants to Fill Critical Roles Across New York State – Digital Flyer Available Here

Builds on Governor’s Ongoing Efforts to Address the Migrant Crisis in New York State

More Information Available Here

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the State has identified more than 18,000 job openings with nearly 400 employers who are willing to hire migrants and asylum seekers who have attained legal work status in the United States. This announcement comes just one month after Governor Hochul directed the New York State Department of Labor to begin connecting businesses with job openings to migrants and asylum seekers who have attained legal work status. The Governor has focused on securing legal work status for migrants and asylum seekers, including successfully pressuring the federal government to grant Temporary Protected Status to individuals from Venezuela, so these individuals can leave the shelter system and begin living independently.

"Migrants and asylum seekers came here to work -- so let's put them to work," Governor Hochul said. "Right now, we have a migrant crisis and a workforce crisis. By connecting work-eligible individuals with jobs and opportunity in New York, we can solve them both and secure a brighter future for all New Yorkers."

On August 24, Governor Hochul directed the New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) to conduct outreach to employers and determine which job openings could be filled with migrants and asylum seekers. This initiative has identified more than 18,000 private sector job openings at 379 companies who have identified roles that could be filled by individuals with legal work status. This includes job openings in accommodation and food services, healthcare and social assistance, manufacturing, and administrative support.

Industry	Businesses	%
Accommodation / Food Services	90	24%
Healthcare / Social Assistance	79	21%
Manufacturing	38	10%
Administrative Support	29	8%
Other	27	7%
Construction	20	5%
Retail Trade	19	5%
Professional, Scientific and Business Services	15	4%
Arts / Entertainment / Recreation	12	3%
Education	12	3%
Wholesale Trade	12	3%
Transportation/Warehouse	7	2%
Waste Management	7	2%
Real Estate Rental and Leasing	6	2%
Finance	3	1%
Agriculture	1	<1%
Computer and Information Management	1	<1%
Public Administration	1	<1%

 A breakdown by region is below.

Region	Job Count
Capital Region Jobs	523
Central Region Jobs	673
Finger Lakes Jobs	205
Hudson Valley Jobs	2,896
Long Island Jobs	1,294
Mohawk Valley Jobs	120
North Country Jobs	208
Southern Tier Jobs	98
Western Region Jobs	1,521
New York City Jobs	9,801
Other	1,084

Employers were identified through a portal where they could inform the State that they would welcome newly authorized individuals into their workforce. Separately, a registration process where asylum seekers and migrants with work authorization can register for assistance has been established. The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) and a team of 70 State personnel representing 16 State agencies have since led a robust outreach effort to identify business needs and assess asylum seekers and migrants’ skills and expertise.

In addition, the Governor announced the start of a public awareness campaign to help more employers articulate their business needs and welcome asylum seekers and migrants with work authorizations into their workforce. NYSDOL will expand their outreach to employers via social media and digital channels and begin circulating a digital flyer, which direct employers to the Department’s intake form.

Responding to New York’s Migrant Crisis

Governor Hochul has identified work authorization as the path out of this crisis, allowing migrants and asylum seekers to leave taxpayer-funded shelters and begin living independently as generations of immigrants have done. After months of advocacy from Governor Hochul and a broad coalition of political, civic and business leaders, the White House announced plans to grant Temporary Protected Status to individuals who arrive in the United States from Venezuela on or before July 31, 2023; the City of New York estimates this will allow more than 15,000 Venezuelan individuals to attain legal work status within 30 days.

Additionally, the Governor has surged personnel and resources to case management, to help migrants and asylum seekers fill out the necessary paperwork to attain legal work status. This includes deploying 250 National Guard personnel assigned to full-time case management services, part of a deployment of more than 2,100 National Guard personnel to address this ongoing situation. The Governor has also deployed significant financial resources to support case management, including $20 million allocated to local nonprofits serving asylum seekers and migrants; $20 million to help New York City with a casework surge through NYC Health + Hospitals; $10 million for migrant legal services.

Governor Hochul has led a robust state response to this crisis. Overall, the State has committed $1.7 billion to support asylum seekers and migrants, including for shelter, transportation and social services; the State recently advanced $250 million to the City for these purposes. The State has also offered up multiple State-owned sites, such as the former Lincoln Correctional Facility in Manhattan and Building 197 at JFK Airport, to be used as shelters; the State is also covering the cost of multiple Humanitarian Emergency Response and Relief Centers (HERRCs) at Creedmoor Psychiatric Facility and on Randall's Island.

Assemblymember Zaccaro Hosts Back to School Supplies Giveaways and Cracks Down on Illegal Smoke Shops

 

Dear Friends, 

A new school year meant Team JZ and our community partners were out in full force to ensure our students were prepared with the essential supplies they need to succeed – all free of charge to families. Our students deserve a bright future which begins in the classroom and working together we will deliver on that promise. 

Back to School Bash at Loreto Playground

 

Our Community Office was thrilled to host our first Back to School Bash in August at Loreto Playground. Together we served over 500 children with book bags, school supplies, and other essential resources for another year of learning. 

Thank you to all the community organizations that attended the Back to School Bash in support of our youth.

Team JZ partners with Pelham Parkway Neighborhood Association 

Together with the Pelham Parkway Neighborhood Association and so many community partners we served hundreds of families with backpacks. 

Community Food Distribution and Back to School Supplies Giveaway

Together with ICNA Relief we prepared our students to head back to school and also distributed nutritious fruits and vegetables to over 200 people!

Thank you ICNA Relief, Spreading Love, AT&T, Mosholu Library NYPL and Bronx Community Board 7 and so many community partners for helping touch the hearts of so many throughout our communities. 

Illegal Cannabis Crackdown in the 80th District – Allerton

On September 14th, working in coordination with the New York County Sheriff's Department, we conducted targeted inspections on smoke shops in the Allerton section of The Bronx to combat the proliferation of unlicensed and unregulated sale of tobacco and cannabis. 

The locations found to be in violation of the law were:

• 649 Allerton Ave (200 Healthy Deli Corp);
• 686-688 Allerton Ave (BX Convenience & Smoke Store Corp); and 
• 800 Allerton Ave (Allerton Smoke Shop Inc)

Investigations into these businesses yielded the following:

•       Two (2) arrests
•       Four (4) C-Summons
•       Six (6) Notice of Violations with 32 violations and 196
•       Estimated $223,700 in penalties
•       14.5 Cartons of untaxed cigarettes
•       3,392 packages of other tobacco products
•       1,824 flavored vape products
•       2,009 packages of THC flowers weighing a total of
•       1,750 THC pre-rolls weighing a total of 4.44 lbs
•       367 packages of THC edibles weighing a total of 38.6lbs

This was a reckoning for those who willfully circumvent the law and target our most vulnerable citizens and children by acquiring and selling cannabis and tobacco products illegally, and to those who continue to engage in this illegal activity these sweeps are just the beginning. 

Illegal Cannabis Crackdown in the 80th District – Pelham Parkway

The reckoning continued on September 18, 2023, when the Sheriff's Joint Compliance Task Force conducted two inspections at unlicensed locations in the White Plains Road/Pelham Parkway neighborhood. These inspections resulted in five arrests, 135 counts of violations, and an estimated $153,600 in penalties.

I am proud to partner with the New York County Sheriff's Department and be at the forefront of a broader effort to curb the sale of illegal cannabis and tobacco products in our communities.

Finally, I am grateful to many constituents who have reached out to our Community Office to raise their concerns over the issue of illegal cannabis and smoke shops that sell it. These sweeps are yet another example of the positive outcome produced when elected representatives, residents and community organizations work hand-in-hand. 

Wave Hill Weekly Events: Oct 19 – Oct 26 | Mushrooms, Owls & the Palisades!

 

It’s mushroom season! And Wave Hill is celebrating the world of fungi with an imaginative Fungi Fête that will delight the senses! Don't miss this unique opportunity to join us after-hours for an evening of dance, dinner and delightful conversation, featuring Dance Heginbotham’s You Look Like a Fun Guy and a four-course communal dinner highlighting the rich flavors of mushrooms. Come for a truly fun night out on Wednesday, Oct 25. Experience the beauty of fall at Wave Hill— and Wave Hill’s magical sunsets — in a whole new way,  

And if you’re really a night owl, and we mean that literally, come back again the following evening, Oct 26, for another first-time event. Join us for an exclusive adventure with falconer Brian Bradley and his spectacular live owls, followed by an evening Owl Prowl with local NYC bird guides in our gardens.   

Public Garden Highlights Walk   

Thu, Oct 19, 2023, 12–12:45PM

Free, and admission to the grounds is free on Thursdays

Registration is not required  

Join a knowledgeable Wave Hill Garden Guide for a leisurely stroll in the gardens. Topics vary by season and the expertise of the Guide—come back for an encore; each walk varies with the Guide leading it. This walk lasts a half-hour to 45 minutes. Severe weather cancels.   

Public Gallery Tour 

Thu, Oct 19, 2023, 2–2:45PM 

Free, and admission to the grounds is free on Thursdays 

Registration is not required  

Solo and group exhibitions at Glyndor Gallery explore the dynamic relationships between nature, culture and site. When exhibitions are on view in the spring, summer and fall, Gallery Greeters lead public exhibition tours on Thursdays and Saturdays at 2PM. Visitors can expect an in-depth look at artworks on view in Glyndor Gallery and in the Sunroom Project Space, showcasing the work of both emerging and established artists in the unique context of a public garden. Each tour lasts approximately 45 minutes.    

Family Art Project: Revealing the Palisades  

Sat, Oct 21, 2023, 10:00AM–1:00PM  

Sun, Oct 22, 2023, 10:00AM–1:00PM

Free with admission to the grounds   

Registration is not required 

We all enjoy a beautiful view of The Palisades from Wave Hill. Discover the geology behind these magnificent cliffs as you use sand casting to create your own sculptural rock formation. At 11:30am families can enjoy a storytime program in the Gund Theater, all ages welcome.   

Public Gallery Tour

Sat, Oct 21, 2023, 2–2:45PM

Free with admission to the grounds

Registration not required 

Solo and group exhibitions at Glyndor Gallery explore the dynamic relationships between nature, culture and site. When exhibitions are on view in the spring, summer and fall, Gallery Greeters lead public exhibition tours on Thursdays and Saturdays at 2PM. Visitors can expect an in-depth look at artworks on view in Glyndor Gallery and in the Sunroom Project Space, showcasing the work of both emerging and established artists in the unique context of a public garden. Each tour lasts approximately 45 minutes.  

Public Garden Highlights Walk   

Sun, Oct 22, 2023, 2–2:45PM 

Free, and admission to the grounds is free on Thursdays 

Registration is not required  

Join a knowledgeable Wave Hill Garden Guide for a leisurely stroll in the gardens. Topics vary by season and the expertise of the Guide—come back for an encore; each walk varies with the Guide leading it. This walk lasts a half-hour to 45 minutes. Severe weather cancels.   

Fungi Fête 

Wed, Oct 25, 2023, 5:30–9PM

$150; Wave Hill Members save 10%

Registration required, online or by calling 718.549.3200 x251. 

Celebrate the shroom boom with a fun, imaginative and sensory evening of exploration, with an outdoor performance, communal four-course feast in majestic Armor Hall and lively conversation with Wave Hill's Associate Director of Horticulture Steven Conaway, PhD. Don't miss out on this extraordinary evening; it promises to awaken your senses and leave you with a newfound appreciation for the world of fungi! 

5:30PM Explore the Gardens 

The evening begins in the gardens with the rare opportunity to explore this world-class horticultural destination after-hours. 

6PM Outdoor Performance: You Look Like a Fun Guy 

Dance Heginbotham presents their adventurous project based on avant-garde composer John Cage’s relationship with mushrooms. Watch as dancers embody the spirit of fungi, exploring the limitless creative possibilities of landscape and gardens. This work-in-progress performance is the culmination of Dance Heginbotham's two-week residency at Wave Hill. 

6:45PM Conversation and Communal Dinner 

Take your seat in majestic Armor Hall for a communal feast with Dance Heginbotham. Enjoy a delectable, four-course tasting menu highlighting the rich flavors and textures of mushrooms, and experience a cocktail created specifically for this unique evening. Join Wave Hill’s Steven Conaway, PhD, in conversation with choreographer John Heginbotham as they explore how mycology connects the world around us, including— closer to home—gardening holistically at places like Wave Hill and following the fascination of fungi into dance itself. 

8:00 Sip & Savor 

Gather in Wave Hill House's historic Mark Twain Room to sip and savor the latest varieties of mushroom coffee and chocolate.  

Public Garden Highlights Walk

Thu, Oct 26, 2023, 12–12:45PM

Free, and admission to the grounds is free on Thursdays

Registration not required 

Join a knowledgeable Wave Hill Garden Guide for a leisurely stroll in the gardens. Topics vary by season and the expertise of the Guide—come back for an encore; each walk varies with the Guide leading it. This walk lasts a half-hour to 45 minutes. Severe weather cancels. 

Public Gallery Tour

Thu, Oct 26, 2023, 2–2:45PM

Free, and admission to the grounds is free on Thursdays

Registration not required 

Solo and group exhibitions at Glyndor Gallery explore the dynamic relationships between nature, culture and site. When exhibitions are on view in the spring, summer and fall, Gallery Greeters lead public exhibition tours on Thursdays and Saturdays at 2PM. Visitors can expect an in-depth look at artworks on view in Glyndor Gallery and in the Sunroom Project Space, showcasing the work of both emerging and established artists in the unique context of a public garden. Each tour lasts approximately 45 minutes.   

Nighthunters: Meet the Owls and Owl Prowl

Thu, Oct 26, 2023, 7:00–9:00PM  

$65, including admission to the grounds. Wave Hill members save 10%.

Registration required, online or by calling 718.549.3200 x251. 

First time offered! Join us at Wave Hill for an exclusive adventure to engage with amazing owls of all shapes and sizes. Birders, nature lovers and thrill seekers are treated to a special after-hours experience as the sun sets over the Hudson and nocturnal creatures come to life. Falconer Brian Bradley and his spectacular live owls headline the evening with an exciting indoor program introducing these nocturnal birds of prey. Feel the wind brush your face as they fly silently inches above your head and get an intimate look at their adaptations and hunting techniques. Afterwards, venture outside with local NYC bird guides Gabriel Willow and Cindy Olsen to listen and look for resident owls on an “owl prowl” in the shadowy nighttime gardens. Bring your cameras for incredible close-ups! Ages 12 and older welcome with an adult (all participants must purchase a ticket).  Space is limited for this program.  

HOURS: 10AM–5:30PM, Tuesday–Sunday 

Shuttle Service runs Thursday–Sunday 

Information at 718.549.3200. On the web at wavehill.org.  

MAYOR ADAMS MAKES ABORTION CARE AVAILABLE VIA TELEHEALTH TO NEW YORKERS THROUGH NYC HEALTH + HOSPITALS

 

NYC Health + Hospitals’ Virtual Expresscare Telehealth Service Allows Patients in NYC to Speak With Providers On-Demand Via Video or Phone From Comfort of Own Home, Becoming First Public Health System in Nation to Offer Service

 

All Patients Considering Abortion Care Assessed by Clinicians and Provided Education and Options, Patients Pursuing Abortion Then Guided to Access Medication Via Mail or In-Person Appointment

 

If Clinically Appropriate and Prescribed, Medication Abortion Kits

Would Arrive at NYC Address Within Days

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and NYC Health + Hospitals today launched telehealth abortion access through Virtual ExpressCare — becoming the first public health system in the nation to do so — and further expanding New Yorkers’ access to abortion care while Americans’ reproductive rights remain under attack across the nation. Beginning this week, patients in New York City seeking abortion care will be able to schedule a Virtual ExpressCare appointment to speak with a New York state-licensed health care professional by video or phone, on-demand, for an assessment and counseling. If clinically appropriate and prescribed, patients will be able to receive a medication abortion kit at their New York City address within a few days.

 

This service will be available seven days a week, between 9:00 AM and 9:00 PM, and will provide patients with access to safe, legal abortion care. NYC Health + Hospitals offers access to a full spectrum of medication and procedural abortion services at their hospital-based clinics, and this launch will expand care to include telehealth medication abortion. Patients can access telehealth abortion care online or by calling (718) 360-8981. Patients wishing to make an in-person appointment for obstetric and gynecologic services, including abortion care, should call (844) NYC-4NYC.

 

“Here in New York City, we will not allow the far right to continue its crusade to strip women of their reproductive rights. Last year, an activist Supreme Court undermined almost 50 years of settled law by overturning Roe v. Wade, but New Yorkers know that access to safe, legal abortion care is the cornerstone of public health, and we will not stand idly by as these attacks on women continue,” said Mayor Adams. “Today, I am proud to announce another first for any city government: Access to abortion care will now be available through telehealth visits at NYC Health + Hospitals sites from the comfort of one’s home. In New York City, we will never stop fighting for a woman’s right to choose the care that is right for them, and we will never stop working to make abortion care more accessible to all New Yorkers. Telehealth abortion care allows the people in our lives to make the choices they need privately and safely, so that they can decide what is best for them and their futures. This is about protecting the ability for women to control their own bodies, their choices, and their freedoms.”

 

“Since the Dobbs Supreme Court decision in June of 2022, the city has acted to strengthen access to reproductive care through both the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, as well as our city’s public hospital system for any person who needs it,” said Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Anne Williams-Isom. “Adding Virtual ExpressCare to that suite of options for patients at NYC Health + Hospitals is an important next step in making reproductive health care conversations easy, accessible, and convenient for every person. Thank you to the NYC Health + Hospitals team that makes this work possible.”

 

“NYC Health + Hospitals’ Virtual ExpressCare makes it easy and convenient to access care, and we are excited to expand the service to include abortion care,” said Erfan Karim, MPH, executive director, Virtual ExpressCare, NYC Health + Hospitals. “When you contact Virtual ExpressCare, you will be connected to a provider on-demand. We’re here to provide you confidential, immediate care.”

 

“As our country faces a devastating loss of reproductive rights, New Yorkers should know that they can access safe and legal abortion care from NYC Health + Hospitals,” said Marisa Nádas, MD, MPH, reproductive health clinical lead, NYC Health + Hospitals; associate medical director, Virtual ExpressCare. “By offering access to assessment and counseling for abortion care — as well as the possibility of a remote medication abortion — through Virtual ExpressCare, we are navigating around barriers people face in coming for in-person appointments and further opening up access.”

 

The new telehealth abortion service by NYC Health + Hospitals is based in and for New York City. Patients must attest to being in New York City at the time of the call and must attest that they will be in New York City when they take the medication. If a patient chooses to receive abortion medication by mail, the address must be in New York City. Medication abortion prescribed during a telehealth appointment is available to clinically eligible patients who are up to 10 weeks into their pregnancy.

 

This new service builds on a range of services the Adams administration has announced in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization last year — in which the nation’s highest court ruled to effectively overturn Roe v. Wade after almost 50 years of precedent. Since that decision last year, Mayor Adams has launched the Abortion Access Hub to confidentially refer callers to abortion care, rolled out no-cost medication abortion at the city’s sexual health clinics, and signed legislation strengthening abortion protections for New Yorkers.

 

Today’s announcement expands NYC Health + Hospitals’ wide range of facility-based obstetric and gynecologic services, including primary care, family planning, abortion care, prenatal through delivery care, midwifery and referrals for doula services, postpartum care, breastfeeding and lactation services, breast exams, nutrition, behavioral health referrals, preventive care, and vaccinations. Gynecology services include menopause and fibroid treatments, as well as specialty practices for gynecologic cancers, pelvic pain, and endometriosis. Patients wishing to make an in-person appointment should call (844) NYC-4NYC.

 

NYC Health + Hospitals’ Virtual ExpressCare is available in over 200 languages. In addition to abortion care, patients can receive immediate and confidential care for an array of physical and behavioral health concerns, including COVID-19, minor injuries, fever and flu, upper respiratory infections, anxiety, depression, and substance use issues. Virtual ExpressCare is available 24/7, 365 days a year to all New Yorkers online or by calling (631) EXP-Care (397-2273).

 

NYC Health + Hospitals serves patients regardless of their ability to pay. The new access to telehealth abortion care will be covered like any other service. Patients with insurance may need to pay a copay. If patients cannot afford to pay for the service or are uninsured, Virtual ExpressCare will provide care and connect patients to trained financial counselors who can help them enroll in health insurance coverage or financial assistance through NYC Care, Medicaid, and Medicare, with per-visit fees as low as $0, depending on patients’ income and family size.

 

 “Today marks a historic win for abortion access in New York City,” said Wendy Stark, president and CEO, Planned Parenthood of Greater New York. “I applaud NYC Health + Hospitals for taking this important stride with telehealth abortion services that allow New Yorkers to access critical abortion care from the comfort of their own homes, without worrying about barriers to care like transportation and significant time off from work. When we make abortion care more accessible, we empower individuals to make the best decisions for themselves, their families, and their futures.”

 

Governor Hochul Takes Action to Improve Traffic Safety and Protect New Yorkers

Signs Legislation to Enable Traffic-Light Cameras in Westchester County and Syracuse and School Zone Speed Cameras in Syracuse and Albany

Signs Legislation to Improve Existing Move Over Law to Include All Vehicles

 Governor Hochul took a series of actions to improve traffic safety across the state. This included signing legislation that enables Westchester County and the cities of Syracuse and Albany to install cameras at key intersections to enforce traffic light and school zones speeding violations, as well as improving the existing Move Over Law to protect drivers across the state.

“Keeping New Yorkers safe is my top priority, and traffic safety is no exception,” Governor Hochul said. “The legislation signed today will make streets across our state safer for drivers, cyclists, pedestrians and especially for our schoolchildren. Thank you to my partners in the legislature for their work in getting these bills to the finish line - New York is better for it.”

Governor Hochul signed the following bills, authorizing local entities to create traffic light and school zone speeding camera programs:

• Westchester Traffic Light Cameras (A7206B/S7026B)
• Syracuse Traffic Light Cameras (A6686/S6631)
• Albany School Zone Speed Cameras (A7043A/S6802A)
• Syracuse School Zone Speed Cameras (S6632/A6687A)

Under these new laws, the County of Westchester and the cities of Albany and Syracuse are authorized to implement programs that have been proven to decrease speeding while protecting drivers, cyclists and pedestrians.

Additionally, Governor Hochul today signed legislation (A1077/S5129), which improves the existing “move over” law requiring drivers to exercise due care to avoid vehicles stopped on the roadway, including by changing lanes. The current law has been in place since 2010 and is designed to prevent collisions with emergency vehicles. In the years since, the law has been expanded to cover hazard vehicles and other responder vehicles. However, personal vehicles stopped on the sides of highways remain a safety hazard. Nearly 300 drivers are struck and killed roadside every year, and 37 people were struck and killed outside of a disabled vehicle in New York from 2016-2020. This law expands the existing move over law to cover all vehicles stopped on the road.

Bronx Chamber of Commerce - Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration: M/WBE and Beyond

 

This Hispanic Heritage Month, join us for a conversation on how to move beyond the certification process and take advantage of the opportunities available to your business as a MWBE. Come and engage with City Agencies on how they can further strengthen pathways to the financial prosperity and post-pandemic recovery of our small businesses.

 

Come for the panel. Stay for the music & refreshments!

 

If you need language interpretation services or other accommodations, please call 212-669-4315.

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Este Mes de la Herencia Hispana, únase a nosotros para conversar sobre cómo ir más allá del proceso de certificación y aprovechar las oportunidades disponibles para su negocio como MWBE. Venga e interactúe con las agencias municipales sobre cómo pueden fortalecer aún más los caminos hacia la prosperidad financiera y la recuperación pospandémica de nuestras pequeñas empresas.

Ven por el panel. ¡Quédese con la música y los refrigerios!

Si necesita servicios de interpretación de idiomas u otras adaptaciones, llame al 212-669-4315.

Consulte el folleto para obtener más detalles.

Clic aqui  para registrarse.

Statement from Attorney General James on the Trial Against Donald Trump

 

New York Attorney General Letitia James released the following statement on the first day of trial in her case against Donald Trump for engaging in years of financial fraud to unjustly enrich himself and cheat the system:

“For years, Donald Trump falsely inflated his net worth to enrich himself and cheat the system. We won the foundation of our case last week and proved that his purported net worth has long been rooted in incredible fraud. In this country, there are consequences for this type of persistent fraud, and we look forward to demonstrating the full extent of his fraud and illegality during trial.

“No matter how rich or powerful you are, there are not two sets of laws for people in this country. The rule of law must apply equally to everyone, and it is my responsibility to make sure that it does.”

Housing Lottery Launches For 2150 Clinton Avenue In Belmont, The Bronx

 

The affordable housing lottery has launched for 2150 Clinton Avenue, a five-story residential building in Belmont, The Bronx. Designed by Boaz M. Golani Architect and developed by Skyrock NYC Development, the structure yields 36 residences. Available on NYC Housing Connect are 19 units for residents at 130 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $98,915 to $198,250.

Amenities include pet-friendly policies, a shared laundry room, and an elevator. Residences come equipped with air conditioning, energy-efficient appliances, intercoms, high-speed internet, and name-brand kitchen appliances, countertops, and finishes. Tenants are responsible for electricity.

At 130 percent of the AMI, there are five studios with a monthly rent of $2,885 for incomes ranging from $98,915 to $146,900; one one-bedroom with a monthly rent of $3,080 for incomes ranging from $105,600 to $165,230; and 13 two-bedrooms with a monthly rent of $3,669 for incomes ranging from $125,795 to $198,250.

Prospective renters must meet income and household size requirements to apply for these apartments. Applications must be postmarked or submitted online no later than October 20, 2023.