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Veto a Missed Opportunity to Address Foreclosures, says Network
1/29/2013
Governor Christie has conditionally vetoed bills that would expand the New Jersey HomeKeeper program and also renovate foreclosed residential properties into affordable ones...
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Report Shows Neighborhood Tax Credit Program Pays Dividends for NJ12/19/2012Every dollar in Neighborhood Revitalization Tax Credits has leveraged an additional $7.30 in other investment, a report released today by the Housing and Community Development Net...
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Network Lauds Signing of Expedited Foreclosure Bill into Law12/6/2012Following the enactment of legislation sponsored by Senator Raymond J. Lesniak (D-Union) and Assemblyman Jerry Green (D-Union) that would expedite the process on abandoned an...
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Senate Committee Moves Bill to Expand Neighborhood Tax Credits11/15/2012During a meeting of the Senate Community & Urban Affairs Committee today, the committee voted to move a bill that would expand the neighborhood revitalization tax credit program f...
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Governor Must Make NJ Homeowners Priority, Says NetworkAssembly joint committee hearing examines NJ foreclosure crisis
10/24/2012
The Assembly Housing and Local Government Committee and the Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee hosted ...
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Network Hosts Second Annual Community Leadership Institute NJ cities work together to reinvigorate communities9/26/2012The Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey (the Network) will host a session for nearly 100 city officials ...
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Network Receives Community Foundation GrantsFunds support Mercer Area neighborhood stabilization projects
7/23/2012
The Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey (the Network) has received a $30,000 grant from the Princeton Area Com...
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Christie Vetoes Housing Investment BillsNetwork says it's not a comeback, it's a letdown
6/29/2012
Following the announcement that Governor Christie has vetoed a bill that would allow municipal housing trust funds to remain in their municipality of orig...
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HUD Secretary Keynotes NJ Community Development Meeting Addresses foreclosure crisis and rebuilding neighborhoods6/13/2012Today, over 200 elected officials, members, and supporters of the Housing & Community Development Network of NJ gathered at the T...
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Supreme Court Denies Christie’s Ask to Gut Housing Agency Attempt to raid $160 million in housing trust funds in question
6/11/2012Following the announcement that New Jersey's Supreme Court has denied the Governor Christie's request for a stay on t...
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Help Our Communities Prosper, Advocates Tell Legislators Urge Governor, Legislators to Pass Budget that Creates More Affordable Homes6/7/2012At separate Statehouse hearings today, housing advocates and New Jersey residents urged lawmakers to address the f...
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Groups Urge Governor Not to Foreclose on New Jersey
5/30/2012
Today at a Statehouse press conference, New Jersey Citizen Action (NJCA) and the Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey (HCDNNJ) released a letter to Governor Christie callin...
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Municipal Leaders Devise Solutions to Enhance Neighborhoods
5/8/2012
Today the Housing and Community Development Network’s Union County Advocacy Team hosted a forum for local officials to discuss neighborhood stabilization strategies....
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Tour Displays Affordable Home Options in Paterson
5/4/2012
Today the Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey’s Passaic County Advocacy Team hosted the third annual Housing Showcase Tour. The bus tour featured a variety ...
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Princeton Borough Officials Recognized By Community Developers
Municipal Trust Funds Aid in Creation of Affordable Homes
5/2/2012
Nonprofit community developer Princeton Community Housing (PCH) joined the Housing and Community Development Network...
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Unanswered Questions on Municipal Trust Funds RemainDCA Commissioner to Testify at Senate Budget Hearing
4/17/2012Department of Community Affairs Acting Commissioner Richard Constable III will testify today before the Senate Budget and Appropriations Com...
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Gov’s Budget Plans to Recapture Housing Funds Need Scrutiny DCA Commissioner to Testify at Assembly Budget Hearing4/2/2012Department of Community Affairs Acting Commissioner Richard Constable III will testify today before the Assembly Budget Committ...
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Network Supports Tradition of Balanced, Bipartisan Court
3/20/12
Following a press conference on judicial appointments today at the State Capitol Building, Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey Director of Policy and Advocacy Staci Ber...
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New Jersey Rental Homes Cost More in 2012Out of Reach report underlines need to preserve housing budget3/13/2012According to a national report released today, New Jersey is the fourth most expensive place in the nation to rent a two bedroom apartment; Haw...
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Network Applauds Decision to Uphold Fair Housing Act Superior Court Rejects Christie COAH Reorganization 3/8/2012Following the announcement that the Superior Court’s Appellate Division has ruled against Governor Christie's reorganization of th...
