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Legislative Proposal Creates Fair, Transparent, and Effective Rebuilding, says Network Sweeney Bill of Rights tour visits Toms River2/21/2014Senate President Steve Sweeney (D-3) visited the second stop on his "Sandy Bill of Rights" tour today in Toms Rive...
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Network Urges Legislators to Improve Sandy Recovery ProcessAssembly Housing Committee votes on Sandy legislation2/20/2014Today, the Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee met to hear testimony on legislation that would require provisions for...
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End the Bureaucratic Nightmare and Get People Back into their Homes, says the Network
Sweeney Bill of Rights tour visits Perth Amboy
2/19/2014
Senate President Steve Sweeney (D-3) visited the first stop in his 'Sandy Bill of Rights' tour today in Per...
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Urban Communities Overshadowed in State's Sandy Recovery EffortsNetwork testifies on NJ Action Plan in Newark2/11/2014
Today, the Christie Administration hosted its second public hearing on New Jersey's Substantial Amendment to the Sandy Action Plan...
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Don't Repeat Mistakes of the Past, Network Tells State PanelHousing advocates urge changes in state programs2/11/2014Today, the Christie Administration hosted its first public hearing on New Jersey's Substantial Amendment to the Sandy Action Plan. At the ...
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Network Files Request from State for Materials Used to Staff and Train Sandy Recovery ProgramsIn testimony at Senate Oversight Committee, HCDNNJ shares homeowner struggles, asks for more information from DCA 2/11/14Today, the Senate Legislative Oversight ...
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Housing and Community Development Network Applauds Decision to Allow More Sandy AppealsSays survivors shouldn't be victimized by recovery2/7/2014Following the announcement that the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) has reopened the appeals ...
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Network Releases Statement on Sandy Action PlanRaises concerns on unmet needs2/3/2014Following the release of the State's Action Plan Substantial Amendment for the next $1.4 billion in federal Sandy recovery funds today, Network President and CEO Staci Be...
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Point in Time Count Demonstrates Value of Homeless Trust FundsMercer County advocates say funds help reduce homelessness, provide ray of hope 1/30/2014NJ Counts 2014, statewide Point-In-Time (PIT) count of homeless people took place yesterday. The PI...
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State of the Union Presents Opportunities for All, says Network1/28/2014Following President Barack Obama's State of the Union address, Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey President and CEO Staci Berger issued the following statement:"W...
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Report Calls for Improvements to Sandy Recovery EffortsAnalysis of data provided by State illustrates imbalanced distribution of funding1/15/2014In a report released today, civil rights, housing and community advocates reviewed the challenges facing Sandy...
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Sandy Bill of Rights Addresses Transparency and Efficiency Concerns, says NetworkSenate President proposes reforms of recovery process1/14/2014Legislation to reform the Sandy recovery process was proposed today by Senate President Steve Sweeney (D-Glouces...
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Community Development Conference Addresses Housing Issues Facing NJ Including Sandy Recovery, COAH, Foreclosure25th anniversary launch features awards for HUD’s Diane Johnson, Shelterforce12/11/2013The Housing and Community Development Network of Ne...
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Lead Hazard a Persistent Problem in NJSenate Committee Hosts Hearing on Lead Hazard Control Assistance Fund12/5/2013Today, the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee hosted a hearing on the Lead Hazard Control Assistance Fund (LHCAF) ...
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Housing Advocates Applaud New HUD Sandy Funding Requirements for Increased Transparency and Public ParticipationHUD Notice Released for Next Sandy Action Plan Mandates 30 Day Comment Period, Public Hearing, and Community Involvement 11/13/2013The U.S. Dep...
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Where is the Money? Only 24% of Allocated Sandy Relief Funds Have Been DistributedThousands of people still unable to move home as Christie Administration delays11/12/2013Data obtained from the Christie Administration reveals that only $283 million out of...
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Revisions to Sandy Recovery Plan Must Give All Affected Renters and Homeowners Equal Opportunity to Rebuild, say Housing AdvocatesChristie Administration opens public comment period on amended Action Plan 11/8/13Following the announcement that the Christi...
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WE ARE THE SANDY 75%Vast Majority of People Hit Hard by Sandy Say Christie Administration Has Failed Them On the one year anniversary of Superstorm Sandy, a Monmouth University poll shows that 75% of New Jerseyans severely impacted by Sandy say that the C...
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Creating Affordable Homes Will Help Our Economy and Our Residents Thrive, says NetworkSupreme Court hands down ruling on Mount Laurel 9/26/13 The New Jersey Supreme Court decision today invalidated “growth share” rules adopte...
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N.J. Supreme Court decision on “growth share” formula is a major victory for people who need affordable homes, say planning, housing advocates9/26/2013The New Jersey Supreme Court decision today invalidating “growth share” rules ad...
