What’s News Breaking: Tuesday, August 3, 2021
HEARING ON EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: Obtaining constituents’ access to New York State’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) is a top priority for Assemblymember Steven Cymbrowitz (D-Sheepshead Bay, Midwood, Manhattan Beach, Gravesend and Brighton Beach). Recognizing that tenants and landlords alike are unable to meet their monthly expenses, Assemblymember Cymbrowitz, who is chair of that body’s Housing Committee, will hold a public hearing next Tuesday, Aug. 10 at 10 a.m., 250 Broadway in Manhattan for tenants who are currently behind on rent or utilities, and thousands of small landlords who depend on rental income. Tenants, landlords and other stakeholders who wish to present testimony must complete and return this form by Friday, August 6, via this link.
Tenants who have suffered financial losses due to COVID that affect one’s ability to pay rent, can still apply to ERAP. Both tenants and landlords can apply for benefits, and payments are made directly to landlords. Visit otda.ny.gov/programs/Emergency-Rental-Assistance to learn more or fill out an application.
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GODSQUAD WINS NIKE GRANT: The GodSquad of the 67th Precinct Community Council has been awarded a 2021 #NikeCommunityImpactFund grant. The Nike Community Impact Fund (NCIF) are employee-led grants that support local, grassroots organizations that get kids impassioned in sports. Nike, working in partnership with the Charities Aid Foundation of America, awards grants, ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 each, to local nonprofits and schools that help kids unleash their potential through play and sport. GodSquad, which works to eliminate gun violence and supports victims’ families, is utilizing these funds for programs that provide healing from community trauma through fitness, health & wellness through its youth leaders.