News (last up-date 03/21/11)

Restoring Bellerose Senior Center

March 21, 2011

Approximately $160,000 in Community Development Block Grant Funds has been allocated to the Village of Bellerose to build a community room and renovate the kitchen that is utilized by the senior citizens of the village. This new community room and kitchen provide a social, educational, and nutritional outlet for senior residents. Because of the expansion of space, the senior center can now accommodate the increasing senior population who need a place to congregate, hold luncheons and participate in activities.

Developing affordable housing opportunities for Senior Citizens -Elmont Golden Age Housing

March 21, 2011

Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano is committed to developing affordable housing opportunities for senior citizens continues to be a priority. The Town of Hempstead has developed a mix of 30 new rental and cooperative residential units in Elmont that may become the model for affordable senior living. Elmont Golden Age Housing Development at 1888 Foster Meadow Lane had encountered adversity in the first couple of years of development. With additional HOME funds and other leveraged bank funds, a developer stepped in and took the project over and oversaw its completion. In September, 2009, all 30 units were completed and include two bedrooms, one and a half baths, energy star rated appliances, balcony, security system, community room with kitchen, billiards, televisions and common area, as well as beautifully landscaped patio. The complex sits adjacent to the Elmont Senior Center and is within walking distance to shopping and transportation. Currently, marketing for the units has begun and applications are being accepted for a lottery drawing to be held in October, 2009.

Rehabilitation of Freeport building to house new Main Street Dialysis Center

March 08, 2011

Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano is committed to promoting Economic Development and job creation for Nassau County residents. In order to address that commitment, Nassau County has allocated Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) funds to assist with the rehabilitation of 3 N. Main Street in the Village of Freeport. This location will soon be the home of a new business - "Main Street Dialysis Center".

Pictured with the County Executive is the Mayor of Freeport Andrew Hardwick along with county and village officials.

National Association for County, Coomunity and Economic Development (NACCED) Annual Conference

March 4-6, 2011

The annual NACCED conference was held in Washington, D.C. on March 4-6, 2011. In attendance was Ray Thomas, Director of the Office of Community Development (OCD), Kevin Crean, Deputy Director OCD and Theresa Dukes, Program Development Supervisor OCD. The topic of a portion of the conference focused on "Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing and Section 3 Implementation". Additional information was provided on the HOME investment Partnerships (HOME) Program, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, Community Development Block Grant Recovery (CDBG-R) Program and the Neighborhood Stabilization (NSP) Program. The information provided was to keep members informed about key regulations that may impact urban counties as well as allowing feedback from members.

The First-Time Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance Program Close for Period Year 2011

March 03, 2011

Nassau County Partners with Long ISland Housing Partnership

Thank you for your interest in the First-Time Homebuyer Assistance Program. The 2011 Program has received it's maximum number of applications and the application period is now officially closed. We only have one application period every year beginning in the fall. If you missed this opportunity, please try again in the fall of 2011

New Apartments Constructed on Prospect Ave in New Cassel

March, 2011

Nassau County Office of Community Development, in

conjunction with Prospect Avenue Apartments, LP is pleased to announce the successful completion of construction and leasing of its two apartment developments along Prospect Avenue in New Cassel. As of March 2011, the developments are 84% occupied and leases have been signed for all remaining units. The successful completion of these developments in owed to the support of our collegues at First Sterling Financial, Inc., wich coordinated the completion of the devopment, Bank of New York Mellon, New York State Home and Community Renewal, Nassau County Industrial Development Agency, Nassau County Office of Community Development, Nassau County Office of Housing & Homeless Services, the Town of North Hempstead Community Development Agency and the Unified New Cassel Community Revitalization Corporation. We are proud to be a part of the continued success of the revitalization of downtown New Cassel, and to providing high quality affordable housing to the deserving citizens of New Cassel and the Town of North Hempstead.