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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul told reporters Friday that she has not yet determined whether the state will extend the soon-to-expire eviction moratorium. Some housing advocates are disappointed the governor failed to address the moratorium in her State of the State agenda.
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Advocates for "Good Cause" eviction in Ithaca say it would give more negotiating power to tenants who are in a vulnerable position.
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Local officials and developers say new affordable apartments are breathing life into one Broome County neighborhood.
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“Because now they’re pushing community members out and renting their units out to students, and we have to have a plan for that."
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“We’re very limited on additional housing solutions in that region, so I’m not sure what the permanent solutions are going to be at this point."
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“We can provide all the rental assistance in the world, if there’s no actual home to put someone in, then there’s no roof to put over someone’s head."
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“We have people eligible, we have money available, but no units for people to buy."
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“Some of the places they have around here are not handicap accessible, but this one is."
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“Those properties, to be honest, should really be condemned, but people have to live there because it’s the only place that they’re able to afford."
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The shortage of affordable housing is a serious problem across the Southern Tier. On Thursday night in Ithaca, people from different sectors came together to discuss one aspect of the problem -- workforce housing.