State Ups Affordable Housing Awareness

ALBANY-Gov. David Paterson and Division of Housing & Community Renewal Commissioner Deborah VanAmerongen revealed a new plan to promote the continued development of affordable housing communities throughout the State through a statewide Public Service Announcement campaign. The PSAs are part of a larger campaign–Affordable Housing Works–which promotes high quality affordable housing developments across New York State.

The PSAs began airing on July 14, on broadcast television stations and radio stations throughout the state and will run for four weeks. “Affordable housing is critical for the stability of our communities,” says Gov. Paterson in a prepared statement. “It makes our communities stronger, businesses healthier and neighborhoods more diverse by providing our hard working families and senior citizens with viable housing options.”

Commissioner VanAmerongen says in a prepared statement that “under the governor’s leadership, DHCR is working with our community partners to rebuild neighborhoods. Today’s affordable housing is attractive, quality real estate. It fits into communities, and it is critical to the vibrancy of neighborhoods. That is the message we want to convey through this campaign so that all New York residents can see the far-reaching positive impact of providing quality homes for those who need them.”