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2021 OTDA Press Releases
- 10-19-21 - New York State Announces Completion of $2.4 Million Project to House Formerly Homeless Veterans in Suffolk County
- 10-12-21 - Governor Hochul Announces $230 Million in Additional Food Assistance for New Yorkers in October
- 10-08-21 - Commissioner Mike Hein’s Resignation Letter
- 10-07-21 - New York State Announces Start of Construction on $6.8 Million Supportive Housing Development in Rochester
- 10-07-21 - Governor Hochul Announces $125 Million for Landlord Rent Relief in New York State
- 10-06-21 - Governor Hochul Signs Legislation Helping Homeless, Disabled and Elderly SNAP Recipients to Purchase Prepared Meals
- 09-30-21 - Governor Hochul Announces $373 Million for Home Heating Aid to Assist New Yorkers During Cold Weather Months
- 09-28-21 - Governor Hochul Announces Increase in Food Benefits for Low-Income New Yorkers
- 09-28-21 - New York State Announces Groundbreaking for $8.1 Million Supportive Housing Development in Broome County
- 09-25-21 - Governor Hochul Announces $12.6 Million for Supportive Housing Projects in Brooklyn and Buffalo
- 09-23-21 - Governor Hochul Issues Letter to Secretary Yellen Requesting Additional Emergency Rental Assistance for New York State
- 09-22-21 - Governor Hochul Announces $150 Million in Heating Utility Assistance for Consumers
- 09-21-21 - Governor Hochul Announces Help Available for SNAP Recipients to Replace Food Lost During Hurricane Ida
- 09-16-21 - Governor Hochul Announces $200 Million in Additional Food Assistance for New Yorkers in September
- 09-16-21 - Governor Hochul Welcomes Afghan Evacuees to New York State
- 09-14-21 - Governor Hochul Announces Major Progress in Providing Pandemic Relief to New Yorkers
- 09-02-21 - Governor Hochul Signs New Moratorium on COVID-related Residential and Commercial Evictions into Law, Effective Through January 15, 2022
- 08-26-21 - Governor Hochul Announces Groundbreaking for $22.8 Million Supportive Housing Development in Erie County
- 08-24-21 - Governor Hochul Welcomes Refugees Fleeing Violence and Instability in Afghanistan
- 08-24-21 - Governor Hochul Announces Changes to Accelerate State Rent Relief Program and Attract More Applicants
- 08-12-21 - New $40 Million Affordable and Supportive Housing Complex Opens in Schenectady
- 08-12-21 - Completion of $23 Million Development in Buffalo
- 08-11-21 - New York State Announces $200 Million In Additional Food Assistance for August
- 07-13-21 - New York State Announces $600,000 Available in FreshConnect Checks to Help Low-Income Families and Veterans Access Healthy Foods
- 06-08-21 - New York State Announces $200 Million in Additional Food Aid for June
- 05-24-21 - New York State Announces New Online Resources to Combat Human Trafficking and Raise Awareness
- 05-07-21 - New York State Announces More Than $200 Million in Additional Food Aid for May
- 04-12-21 - New York State Announces $210 Million in Food Aid for April
- 03-10-21 - New York State Announces $15 Million in Emergency Heating Assistance for Struggling Households
- 03-04-21 - New York State Announces $100 Million in Additional Food Assistance for March
- 02-01-21 - New York State Announces a Boost in Nutrition Assistance