Renewing New York

Binghamton Mayor Jared Kraham and HCR’s Kate Van Tassel sit down with Renewing New York to unpack Governor Hochul’s Pro Housing Communities Initiative — a first-of-its-kind program rewarding NY municipalities for tackling the housing crisis. Binghamton, NY became one of the first 20 certified pro-housing cities, cut permit approval times to 60 days, ditched parking mandates for affordable and seni...

Housing discrimination comes in many forms - some that New Yorkers might not know about. On this episode of Renewing New York, host Lauren Stanforth sits down with Nadya Salcedo, Director of HCR’s Fair and Equitable Housing Office (FEHO), and Jennai Gaskin, FEHO Deputy Director, to break down what fair housing protections cover in New York State — from the well-known categories like race and disab...

On this episode of Renewing New York, host Lauren Stanforth sits down with Lenny Skrill, HCR’s Upstate West Director of Development, and Anne McCaffrey, President & CEO of People Inc., to talk about the nearly 12,000 affordable homes created or preserved across Western New York under Governor Hochul. From the redevelopment of Folwell Apartments on the old Children’s Hospital campus to a new 93...

HCR’s Sustainability Unit reviews subsidized projects to make sure building design and materials are keeping residents safe and comfortable, while lowering energy consumption and costs. Meanwhile, innovative programs subsidize the latest in energy-efficient practices that reduce carbon emissions and make projects financially viable for the long run. We sit down with Samantha Pearce from HCR's Sust...

A closer look at SONYMA, the State of New York Mortgage Agency, which makes it possible for first-time homebuyers, veterans and other groups to purchase a home. And SONYMA has more programs, like down payment assistance, that can make home buying even more of a reality for incomes across the spectrum. If you've ever wondered whether homeownership is within reach, this one's for you. #HCRPodcast #S...

The Tenant Protection Unit under New York State Homes and Community Renewal investigates and enforces violations of tenants’ rights under New York’s rent regulation laws. From reaching settlements with building owners who bill illegal overcharges, to helping individual renters with problems such as a landlord not providing a lease, TPU is fighting for residents’ rights every day.