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More than apartment rent: Inside the cost of DSS motel placements

ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — A month in a single motel room can cost Albany County’s Department of Social Services nearly $2,000 to $3,570 — more than the average monthly rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Albany. Records obtained by CBS6 show the county paid nearly $1.2 million...

Albany County, NY · 3d
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The Financial Wire

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Senior homeowners in West Virginia, Michigan, New York, Florida and Rhode Island face property tax exemption deadlines running from Dec. 1, 2026 to March 15, 2027

The first of five local property tax cutoffs for older homeowners lands Dec. 1, when West Virginia’s window for a $20,000 homestead exemption closes. Michigan’s Ann Arbor follows with a Dec. 14 poverty-exemption deadline, then New York’s Town of Conklin and Florida’s Pinellas County on March 1 and Pawtucket, Rhode Island, on March 15. Each... The post Senior homeowners in West Virginia, Michigan, New York, Florida and Rhode Island face property tax exemption deadlines running from Dec. 1, 2026 to March 15, 2027 appeared first on The Financial Wire .

West Virginia · 6h

hoodline.com

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Hell's Kitchen Tenants Rally for Right to Buy Their Own Buildings

Tenants of 438 and 440 West 45th Street gathered outside their Hell's Kitchen buildings, demanding that state and city lawmakers give renters like them the power to buy their own homes before landlords can sell to the highest bidder. The rally centered on two bills that would reshape how buildings change hands in New York: the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act and the Community Opportunity to Purchase Act.

New York, NY · 1d
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Main Street Dollars

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Senior homeowners in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Illinois and New York qualify for property-tax relief with income caps from $48,110 to $112,000, led by a $2,820 credit

Senior homeowners in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Illinois and New York can cut their property tax bills if household income stays under a cap, and those caps run from $48,110 in Pennsylvania to $112,000 for Massachusetts couples. The biggest single payout among the four is Massachusetts’ senior circuit breaker credit, which maxes out at $2,820 for tax […]

Massachusetts · 5h

hoodline.com

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Ulster County Weighs 10% Tax Break for Full-Timers as Housing Prices Squeeze Families

Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger says rising housing costs and property taxes are squeezing working families across the region, and she is pushing a package of tax relief and housing investment to try to slow the damage. Metzger has proposed a 10% property tax exemption for full-time residents, framing it as a way to ease the burden on year-round households even as the county's housing market keeps shifting in complicated directions.

Ulster County, NY · 1d

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Broome County housing advocates skeptical of city’s proposal to address homelessness they say falls short

Binghamton housing advocates say they’re skeptical of a new initiative in the city aimed at ending street homelessness and encampments. Mayor Jared Kraham said the city will contract with Catholic Charities of Broome County to fund housing subsidies for people living in the encampments. Street outreach teams will go to each encampment to move people into homes, according to a press release from Kraham’s office.

Binghamton, NY · 4d

Binghamton University Pipe Dream

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Broome County faces higher risk of mental health disorders compared to the rest of New York state

Broome County has been found to have disproportionately high numbers of mental health risk factors when compared to New York state averages. According to Mental Health America, New York state was found to have an average score of 30.2 individuals at risk for severe depression per 100,000 people in the state population. Broome County exceeds New York state’s average, with a scoring of 34.03 individuals at risk of severe depression per 100,000 people. Broome County also has higher averages than New York state for other mental health conditions, including post-traumatic stress disorder and suicidal ideation.

Broome County, NY · 4d

Realtor.com News & Insights

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Binghamton Buyers Gain More Options as Price Cuts Rise

Binghamton buyers gained more options as listings surged and price cuts rose, though homes still moved off the market quickly.

Binghamton, NY · 3d

therealdeal.com

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Policy Pro: Scaffold law reform picks up steam, catching up with DOB chief

Hello, let’s get into our last special edition on Somos with news at the intersection of real estate and policy:. Momentum builds for Gov. Kathy Hochul to tackle scaffold law reform. Catching up with Department of Buildings Commissioner Ahmed Tigani at Somos. In this edition we mention: Business Manager...

New York · 2d

5townscentral.com

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NY Appeals Court Clears Path for Mamdani’s $500 Million Tax on Luxury Second Homes

A New York appeals court has cleared the way for NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani to advance a controversial tax targeting expensive second homes, overturning a lower court ruling that had challenged how the measure was introduced. The proposed pied-à-terre tax, backed by Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mamdani, would apply to...

New York, NY · 4d

latination.com

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New Yorkers are packing their bags for Florida over new property tax breaks, but there’s a catch

Property tax breaks approved under Amendment 3 offer Florida homeowners substantial long term relief on primary residences through expanded homestead exemptions. Owners of commercial sites and secondary properties will see annual assessment increase limits cut in half. The steady arrival of financial firms and northeastern executives reinforces economic dynamics across...

Florida · 4d

TheStreet

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Modern Estate Planning: Protect What Matters Most

Elder law attorney Lawrence Eric Davidow explains how families can protect assets, preserve inheritances and prepare for long-term care.

New York · 3d

KISS 104.1

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Binghamton Launches Program to End Street Homelessness

The city will pay Catholic Charities of Broome County for help in closing encampments.

Binghamton, NY · 7d

Grit Daily

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Scott Warren: Reimagining Commercial Real Estate Through Analysis and Enterprise

Every commercial property carries a decision, and behind that decision stands an owner, an investor, or a business weighing what comes next. Scott Warren shows up for those moments differently. He doesn’t just market a property. He evaluates sustainable income, tenant quality, operating expenses, and exit options, and builds a strategy around the property and […] The post Scott Warren: Reimagining Commercial Real Estate Through Analysis and Enterprise appeared first on Grit Daily News .

Johnson City, NY · 5d

Herald Community Newspapers

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Scianablo, Vider win as voters decide races

Scianablo, Vider win as Five Towns voters decide races. Joe Scianablo unseated Hempstead Supervisor John Ferretti, Lisa Vider defeated state Sen. Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, and Laura Gillen won re-election as Five Towns-area voters weighed in on key local, county and congressional races. According to unofficial results, U.S. Rep. Laura Gillen won...

Hempstead, NY · 5d

Main Street Dollars

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Homeowners 65 and older in Tennessee, Kentucky and New York have deadlines from Dec. 31 to April 5 to file for property tax freezes, relief and exemptions

Homeowners 65 and older in Tennessee, Kentucky and New York face filing deadlines that run from Dec. 31 to April 5 for property tax freezes, relief and exemptions. Kentucky’s homestead exemption, now worth $49,100, has to be filed during 2026. New York’s senior exemption closes March 1, 2027, and Tennessee’s relief and freeze programs close […]

Kentucky · 8d

therealdeal.com

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Policy Pro: The NY election cheat sheet for real estate

Election Day could have major implications for New York real estate. Beyond the governor’s race, far-left and progressive candidates are making bids for the State Legislature — and one City Council seat — with platforms that seek to reshape housing development, rent regulation and tenant protections across the state.

New York · 7d

Herald Community Newspapers

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Malverne, West Hempstead and Lakeview election results 2026: Democrats secure key victories

Incumbent Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul unofficially declared, victory over Republican challenger Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman on Nov. 3. Hochul campaigned on affordability, child care, tax relief, school safety and gun laws. “To you, the people of New York,” Hochul said, “thank you for once again putting your trust in...

Nassau County, NY · 5d

uticaphoenix.net

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New York Affordable Housing Awards Fund 2,233 Homes Statewide

New York affordable housing investments totaling $872 million will support 12 developments across New York City, the Mid-Hudson Valley, Central New York, the Capital Region and the Finger Lakes, part of the New York affordable housing awards announced by Gov. Kathy Hochul on October 30. The package includes $460 million...

New York · 9d

WashingtonExaminer

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New York fights over a rent freeze. Minneapolis has results

Weeks into New York’s rent freeze, the argument over it has moved to a Manhattan courtroom, where landlords and City Hall are fighting over text messages and whether the mayor leaned on the board that voted it through. The court will decide whether the freeze was approved properly. What no court can change is what […]

Minneapolis, MN · 10d