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On July 12th, The New York Times editorialized that the new HUD regulations are a major step toward closing loopholes used by local municipalities to avoid compliance with the federal Fair Housing Act.  We are hopeful that progress can finally be made toward creating ore racially, ethnically and income diverse communities in Huntington.  Many studies… Continue reading New York Times Praised New HUD Fair Housing Regulations

The US Department of Housing and Urban Affairs (HUD) announced on July 8th  that it is establishing tighter reporting regulations which will mandate that local governments  overcome barriers to integrated, diverse  and affordable housing. The new regulations will require more detailed information on how the local government is addressing impediments to fair housing, as well… Continue reading HUD Creates Tougher Rules to Require Fair Housing

Mike DeLouise, long-time President of the Melville Chamber of Commerce and a frequent partner with Huntington Township Housing Coalition, bid a hauntingly beautiful farewell to LI in a June edition of the Long Island Business News.  Mike is retiring off the Island.  His farewell, however, contains an urgent warning that if LI does not provide… Continue reading Retiring Melville Chamber President Bids Sad Farewell to LI

On June 18th, Joan Penrose Borum spoke for HTHC at the Long Island  hearing of the NYS Fast Food Workers’ Wage Board, supporting Governor Cuomo’s recommendation that fast food workers receive a $15 an hour minimum wage increase. Her testimony pointed out that at the current minimum wage of $8.75 an hour, fast food workers… Continue reading HTHC Testified for $15 an Hour Minimum Wage for Fast Food Workers

At its third meeting, the “Zombie Homes” consortium created by the Town Board just two months ago is closing in on a possible purchase of an abandoned and foreclosed home that can be rehabbed into an affordable home for first-time homebuyers. .  HTHC serves on this consortium, along with Councilwomen Tracey Edwards and Susan Berland,… Continue reading “Zombie Homes” Consortium Makes Progress

HTHC writes letter to town board to support Councilwoman Tracey Edwards resolution to examine and provide recommendations to advance rehabilitation of deteriorated homes in the Town of Huntington. Download letter here!

The following letter was sent from Roger Weaving, HTHC steering committee member to Newsday in response to the letter that claimed there is no hard data suggesting that young people are leaving Long Island due to the lack of affordable housing. Download the article here.

Response to Newsday’s January 2, 2015 editorial “Finally we’re on the move” Downlaod the article here!

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Long Islander Affordable Housing Shortfall an Economic Hurdle The Huntington Township Housing Coalition….says that a failure to address an ongoing gap in housing is putting a drag on the region’s economy. Download the article here.