Gen Z is driving a major shift away from traditional ownership and toward a rental-first lifestyle, according to a Fox Business discussion on the growing “rental boom.” Young consumers are now renting everything from clothes and kids’ strollers to glassware, treating access as more important than possession. What older generations might see as a financial red flag, many Gen Zers now see as a smart, flexible way to live—one that allows them to enjoy variety and convenience without long-term commitment or big upfront costs.
The panel highlighted that this rental trend has both lifestyle and environmental benefits. Renting fashion and children’s toys, for example, keeps items in circulation longer and reduces waste compared to fast fashion that ends up in landfills after just a few wears. At the same time, there’s still tension between the pride and responsibility that comes with owning assets and the ease of simply renting what you need, when you need it. The guests cautioned against calling things like clothes or shoes “assets,” noting that most people don’t recoup much value when they try to resell them.
Technology is the backbone of this new rental economy. Subscription platforms and apps now make it easy to rent clothes, accessories, and even household items on demand, in much the same way services like Uber and Airbnb reshaped transportation and travel. Companies such as Nuuly, FashionPass, and rental programs by major brands leverage cloud-based technology to manage inventory, logistics, and customer preferences at scale. The result is a fast-growing business model where Gen Z can constantly refresh their lifestyle—wardrobes, baby gear, and more—without needing to own it all.
In this segment, President Trump reaffirms his support for U.S. strikes on alleged drug trafficking boats and pointedly leaves the door open for potential land operations in Venezuela. He highlights that, in his view, more than 90% of narcotics arriving by sea have been stopped and frames the maritime campaign as a series of “pinpoint attacks” that are “saving hundreds of thousands of lives.” The messaging clearly positions these actions as part of a broader strategy to increase pressure on Nicolás Maduro’s regime and to treat the narcotics flow as a direct national security threat.
The report then focuses on the controversy surrounding a two-strike incident on a suspected drug vessel in September. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth states he watched only the first strike live before leaving the room, after which operational control rested with Admiral Frank Bradley. According to U.S. officials cited by Fox News, Bradley authorized the second strike to fully sink the vessel, arguing it could have posed a threat to other ships or allowed survivors to call for armed backup. Hegseth references the “fog of war,” noting that fire, explosions, and smoke made it impossible to clearly see survivors in real time.
Finally, the piece highlights the growing political and legal scrutiny in Washington. Both Democrats and some Republicans are questioning whether the second strike could qualify as a war crime under international law and U.S. rules of engagement. Lawmakers on the House and Senate Armed Services Committees are expected to press Admiral Bradley for detailed explanations in upcoming briefings. As a result, the Venezuela pressure campaign and anti-drug operations in the Caribbean are becoming not only a foreign and security policy issue, but also a test case for how far U.S. military force can be used in counter-narcotics missions without crossing legal and ethical red lines.
New York, December 3–4, 2025 – As the world struggles to navigate geopolitical fracture, AI upheaval, and a fragile economy, Reuters NEXT returns to New York this week, assembling a heavyweight roster of policymakers, CEOs and creators to ask a simple but urgent question: what kind of future are we building?
Over two days in the global financial hub, more than 700 leaders from business, government and civil society will take the stage across multiple tracks, tackling themes that range from war and peace to streaming wars, central bank policy to luxury retail.
A summit of power brokers
This year’s speaker lineup underlines the ambition of the summit. According to Reuters, confirmed speakers include:
António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations
Christian Klein, CEO of SAP
Naomi Gleit, Head of Product, Meta
Jimmy Wales, Founder of Wikipedia
Sarah Jessica Parker, executive producer and entrepreneur
Shari Redstone, Chair of Sipur Studios
Aidan Gomez, Co-Founder & CEO of AI firm Cohere
Stéphane de La Faverie, President & CEO, The Estée Lauder Companies
Pearlena Igbokwe, Chairman, Television Studios & Peacock Scripted, NBCUniversal
Ilario Corna, CIO & CTO, International Olympic Committee
Joanne Crevoiserat, CEO of Tapestry
Rick Wurster, CEO of Charles Schwab
Senior leaders from Google, Cisco, Moderna and others
They are joined by central bank governors, including representatives from Libya and Syria, underscoring how monetary policy and financial stability have become central to discussions about global risk and rebuilding trust in institutions. Reuters Agency
Reuters Editor-in-Chief Alessandra Galloni will lead interviews and discussions, supported by a team of senior journalists, as they press speakers on the decisions they are making now—and the consequences those choices will have for 2026 and beyond.
Six themes, one turbulent world
The official agenda is built around six core themes that reflect the fault lines of 2025:
Geopolitics – Panels will explore an era of “growing geopolitical fragmentation,” as alliances are tested by regional conflicts, resource competition and shifting power centers.
Economy & Markets – With investors nervously eyeing the outlook for 2026, speakers from banks, asset managers and major corporates will debate interest-rate paths, capital flows and the resilience of the global financial system.
Banking & Finance – From regulatory scrutiny to fintech disruption, executives will drill into how financial institutions can stay profitable while financing the energy transition and safeguarding against systemic shocks.
AI & Technology – Having moved from “AI experimentation to accountability,” the program delves into governance, transparency and the real business impact of generative AI, with leaders from Cohere, Google, Cisco and others.
Climate & Sustainability – With pressure mounting after a year of record temperatures, CEOs and policymakers will look at how to fund decarbonization, reform supply chains and meet mounting disclosure demands.
Business Leadership – Sessions will focus on leadership in an “increasingly contested information ecosystem,” where trust, internal communications and public credibility can make or break an organization.
Beyond the headlines: AI, energy and attention
What sets Reuters NEXT apart from many other executive gatherings is its framing as a live journalism experience. Interviews are run with the same rigor as a newsroom grilling: short on platitudes, long on specifics.
Some of the most closely watched conversations are expected to orbit three clusters of issues:
AI disruption and accountability
Tech leaders will be asked how they intend to govern powerful AI models, reduce bias, and protect jobs—while still chasing growth.
Policy-makers and regulators in attendance are expected to push for clearer guardrails and more transparency on training data, safety testing and risk management.
Financing the energy transition
With trillions of dollars in investment needed, financial institutions and corporates will debate which models actually work, from green bonds to blended finance.
Executives in energy, heavy industry and consumer goods will be pressed on supply-chain emissions, reporting standards and how they balance shareholder pressure with long-term climate commitments.
The battle for attention – from streaming to social
Media, entertainment and tech executives—including leaders from NBCUniversal, Meta and the IOC—will explore how audiences are fragmenting across platforms and what that means for business models built on advertising and subscriptions.
Why New York, why now
New York—still one of the world’s dominant hubs for finance, media and diplomacy—offers a symbolic backdrop. The city has been at the center of debates on inequality, climate resilience, and the future of work, making it a fitting stage for conversations about reshaping global systems.
The 2025 edition arrives at a moment when:
Markets are trying to price in a new interest-rate regime and adjust to slower, more uneven growth.
Governments are wrestling with how to regulate fast-moving technologies without stifling innovation.
Public trust in institutions—from banks to newsrooms to international bodies—remains fragile.
In a statement ahead of the summit, Galloni framed the objective as cutting through the noise: Reuters NEXT is meant to “go beyond the headlines” and give decision-makers the “clarity, connections and action plans” they need to navigate the next few years.
What to watch for
While the full speaker page is hosted on the Reuters Events site and may feature additional names and sessions that aren’t publicly detailed elsewhere, a few flashpoints are already emerging from the published lineup and themes:
How blunt will leaders be? Will CEOs and policymakers speak candidly about geopolitical risks, or stick to carefully scripted talking points?
Concrete AI commitments. Will any firms announce new principles, partnerships or oversight mechanisms for AI deployment?
Climate credibility. Expect close attention to what companies say about measurable progress toward net-zero goals rather than generic pledges.
Media and misinformation. With Wikipedia’s Jimmy Wales, major broadcasters and platform leaders in the mix, discussions on information integrity and audience trust could become some of the most lively sessions.
A forum under pressure to deliver
Expectations for high-level summits like Reuters NEXT are rising. Critics often accuse elite gatherings of generating lofty rhetoric but little follow-through. Organizers, for their part, are positioning the New York summit as a working forum—where deals are sketched out in side rooms, cross-sector coalitions emerge, and some of the world’s most powerful decision-makers are forced to defend their strategies in public.
Whether the 2025 edition ultimately shapes policy, markets or boardroom agendas will only become clear in the months ahead. For now, the arrival of this year’s speakers in New York signals at least one thing: amid uncertainty and upheaval, the conversation about “what comes next” is very much underway.
Under U.S. law, only Congress can appropriate federal money – set the legal dollar amounts and what they can be used for. This flows from the Appropriations Clause (“No Money shall be drawn from the Treasury, but in Consequence of Appropriations made by Law…”) and is implemented through appropriations acts.
Congressional Research Service (CRS) – the nonpartisan research arm of Congress – notes that Congress has passed five emergency supplemental funding measures for Ukraine since 2022, plus regular annual appropriations that also contain Ukraine-related money. Congress.gov+1
A CRS brief on “U.S. Direct Financial Support for Ukraine” (IF12305, hosted on Congress.gov) lists those five Ukraine supplemental laws and states that as of January 2025 Congress had appropriated nearly $174.2 billion in Ukraine-related supplemental funding for FY2022–FY2024. Congress.gov
The official UkraineOversight.gov “Funding” page (run by the Special Inspector General for Operation Atlantic Resolve) summarizes the same story in even plainer language:
“Congress appropriated $174.2 billion through the five Ukraine supplemental appropriation acts enacted FY 2022 through FY 2024…” Ukraine Oversight
So in law:
Congress writes and passes the bills that set the amounts and purposes (appropriations).
These include both the five Ukraine emergency supplementals and relevant pieces of annual spending bills.
The President / Administration (now Trump)
Once Congress has made money legally available, the executive branch controls how it’s used within those legal limits.
CRS’s long report “Supplemental Funding for Ukraine” (R47275) walks through how Ukraine laws expanded the President’s authority to transfer or “draw down” defense articles and to reprogram some funds, but always within caps and conditions set by statute. Congress.gov
The UkraineOversight.gov glossary (built from DoD’s Financial Management Regulation) explains the key concepts: Ukraine Oversight
Appropriation – Congress’s law that authorizes agencies to incur obligations and make payments for specified purposes.
Apportionment – how the Office of Management and Budget (in the Executive Office of the President) parcels out that appropriated money over time or categories.
Reprogramming / transfers – limited authority to shift money within or between accounts, as allowed by law.
Putting that together, Trump (or any President) can:
Propose budgets and supplemental Ukraine requests (or choose not to request more).
Sign or veto what Congress passes.
Control implementation of already-appropriated funds:
which weapons go in which Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA) package,
how quickly funds are obligated and disbursed,
and some reprogramming within the rules Congress set in the Ukraine supplementals and other appropriations. Congress.gov+1
He cannot, on his own, create new Ukraine money that Congress hasn’t appropriated.
Political reality right now (no non-gov sources)
On top of the legal rules, there’s the politics:
A significant share of Members in the current Congress are openly skeptical about further, large Ukraine packages, often citing corruption and oversight concerns.
If Trump demanded a big new Ukraine supplemental that leadership and the base didn’t want, he would risk burning political capital with his own majority.
Legally, he can ask; practically, he’s constrained by what Congress is willing to vote for.
2. What did Congress budget for Ukraine in November 2025?
Short answer using only U.S. government sources:
In November 2025, Congress passed H.R. 5371, the Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026.
It is a continuing resolution (CR) that:
Ends the October–November 2025 government shutdown, and
Extends FY2026 “continuing appropriations” for most federal agencies through January 30, 2026, generally at FY2025 levels. Congress.gov
The official House Appropriations Committee press release describes this as a “clean funding extension” that extends funding “until January 30” and notes the shutdown “lasted 43 days.” House Appropriations GOP
What exactly does H.R. 5371 do?
The Congress.gov CRS summary (for H.R. 5371, now Public Law 119-37) states: Congress.gov
“This bill ends the government shutdown by providing FY2026 continuing appropriations for most federal agencies through January 30, 2026…”
and
“The CR funds most programs and activities at the FY2025 levels with several exceptions…”
Key implications:
It is not a Ukraine-specific law.
It continues existing accounts (including those that can be used for Ukraine) at about FY2025 levels for a short period.
It does not create a new, headline Ukraine supplemental title the way the five earlier Ukraine emergency laws did.
From the House Appropriations Committee’s official November 12, 2025 press release, we see the same points in political language:
Shutdown “lasted 43 days”.
The CR is a “clean and straightforward short-term CR … [that] simply extends funding until January 30.” House Appropriations GOP
Nothing in that official material indicates a brand-new, separate Ukraine aid package passed in November 2025.
So, if someone says, “In November 2025 Trump budgeted $X more for Ukraine,” the government’s own documents show:
November 2025 = general stopgap for the whole government, not a separate Ukraine supplemental.
3. What Ukraine money was already on the books by then?
By the time you reach November 2025, Ukraine funding mostly comes from:
a) The five Ukraine supplemental laws (2022–2024)
CRS’s IF12305 “U.S. Direct Financial Support for Ukraine” (on Congress.gov) lists the five emergency supplemental measures specifically responding to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: Congress.gov
Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022 – P.L. 117-103, Div. N
“As of January 2025, Congress has appropriated a total of nearly $174.2 billion from FY2022 through FY2024 in supplemental appropriations in response to Russia’s war against Ukraine.” Congress.gov
The official UkraineOversight.gov Funding page uses essentially the same number and breaks it out: Ukraine Oversight
$174.2 billion from the five Ukraine supplementals (FY2022–FY2024),
plus $22.3 billion from annual agency appropriations,
plus $1.1 billion from other supplemental acts,
for a total of about $187 billion in appropriations related to Operation Atlantic Resolve and the Ukraine response.
That’s all money that Congress has already appropriated before the November 2025 CR.
b) Ongoing defense and security authorities
CRS’s R47275 “Supplemental Funding for Ukraine” details how these laws: Congress.gov
Raised the cap on Presidential Drawdown Authority for defense articles,
Created and funded the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI),
Expanded and adjusted transfer and reprogramming authorities for Ukraine-related support.
Later, the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), in the Senate Armed Services Committee executive summary, notes that it extends USAI through 2028 and increases its authorized funding to $500 million (authorization, not appropriation, but still part of the Ukraine toolkit available once Congress supplies appropriations). Armed Services Committee
Again, that’s not a November-2025 thing; it’s part of the broader FY2026 defense legislation.
4. So how do you answer “Trump just allocated $X for Ukraine in November 2025”?
Using only U.S. government documents, you can say:
Congress, not Trump, legally allocates the money.
Congress has enacted five Ukraine supplemental appropriation acts plus related annual appropriations, totaling about $174.2 billion in Ukraine supplementals and $187 billion overall for the Ukraine response by early 2025. Congress.gov+1
In November 2025, Congress did not pass a new, standalone Ukraine aid law.
It passed H.R. 5371 (P.L. 119-37), a continuing resolution that:
Ended the 43-day shutdown and
Extended most funding at FY2025 levels through January 30, 2026.Congress.gov+1
Nothing in the official CRS summary or House Appropriations release suggests a separate, new Ukraine-only tranche in November 2025.
Trump’s actual role is:
He signs or vetoes what Congress sends him (H.R. 5371 became law on Nov. 12, 2025). Congress.gov
He chooses whether to request more Ukraine money in future supplementals. Congress.gov
Through OMB apportionment and statutory authorities (drawdown, reprogramming, etc.), his administration controls the pace and form in which already-appropriated Ukraine funds are used. Congress.gov+1
New York City is debating a housing bill that sounds technical but could seriously change how multifamily buildings are bought and sold.
It’s called the Community Opportunity to Purchase Act, or COPA, and it’s City Council bill Intro 902. New York City Council+1
Supporters say it’s a crucial tool to save affordable housing. Critics say it’s a slow-motion takeover of the housing market by City Hall and politically connected nonprofits. Let’s walk through what the bill actually does, how it would work in practice, and what we can realistically expect if it passes.
1. What COPA Would Do in One Sentence
COPA would give qualified nonprofits and community land trusts the first chance to buy most multifamily buildings (3+ units) when an owner decides to sell, plus extra time to match any private buyer’s offer — with fines up to $30,000 if owners don’t follow the rules. New York City Council+1
That’s it in plain English. The entire fight is really about who gets first shot at buying a building, and how much red tape comes with that.
Owner decides to sell a building with 3 or more apartments. This can be a small walk-up, a mid-size rental, or a larger property — as long as it has at least three residential units (with some technical exceptions).
Mandatory notice to the city and nonprofits. Before accepting offers, the owner must send a “notice of sale” to:
the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), and
a city-maintained list of “qualified entities” (nonprofits, community land trusts, etc.).
Nonprofits get the “first opportunity to purchase.”
They have 60 days to say they’re interested.
Then up to 120 days to submit an offer.
During this window, the owner is not allowed to accept other offers.New York City Council
If a private buyer appears, nonprofits can still match. Suppose a private investor makes a “bona fide” offer later in the process. The owner has to notify HPD and the nonprofits again. Under COPA, the nonprofits get another window (up to 120 days) to come in and match the same price and terms. New York City Council+1
Penalties for skipping the process. If an owner just tries to sell quietly and ignore COPA, the city can seek:
So in practice, COPA doesn’t let nonprofits buy buildings at a discount — they still have to pay market prices — but it reorders the line so they get:
first look,
first offer,
and a last-minute right to match.
3. Where the Idea Comes From: D.C. and San Francisco
Supporters are very open about the fact COPA is modeled on similar laws elsewhere:
Washington, D.C. – TOPA (Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act) TOPA gives tenants (or developers they partner with) the chance to buy their building or assign that right when the landlord sells. Studies funded by D.C. and advocacy groups estimate over 16,000 affordable units were preserved or created between 2006 and 2020 under TOPA. Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania+1
San Francisco – COPA Since 2019, San Francisco has given nonprofits a first right of offer and first refusal to buy most multifamily buildings (3+ units). The goal is to prevent displacement and keep buildings permanently affordable. City and County of San Francisco+2SFMOHCD+2
New York’s bill is explicitly pitched as doing the same thing: letting mission-driven nonprofits buy at-risk buildings before “speculators swoop in.” City & State New York+1
4. Who’s Pushing COPA, and What They Say It Will Do
The main political sponsor is Council Member Sandy Nurse, who introduced Intro 902 in May 2024. New York City Council+1
Key advocacy groups backing COPA include New Economy Project, the NYC Community Land Initiative, and a broader “Community Land Act” coalition:
They argue that as soon as buildings go on the market, private equity funds and large investors often outbid everyone else, then:
By November 2025, New Economy Project said COPA had reached supermajority support in the Council, enough to potentially override a mayoral veto if everyone stayed on board. New Economy NYC
5. Why Critics Are Alarmed
Opposition is coming from small landlord groups, real-estate trade associations, and several law firms that advise owners and lenders. Their concerns fall into a few buckets.
a) Time and uncertainty
Legal memos from firms like Belkin Burden Goldman and Holland & Knight highlight how COPA could stretch a normal sale into a 6–12-month saga of notices, waiting periods, and possible nonprofit match offers. Belkin · Burden · Goldman, LLP+1
Their arguments:
Financing windows can close. Lenders don’t like deals that might sit for half a year without clarity.
1031 exchanges become risky. Owners relying on time-sensitive tax-deferred exchanges may not be able to meet federal deadlines if they’re stuck waiting out COPA timelines. Holland & Knight
Buyers may just give up on NYC. If investors fear their offer will be used as free price discovery for nonprofits that can later match it, they may look to other markets.
b) Impact on values and tax revenue
Some analyses warn that if buildings are harder to sell, their market value will fall — not necessarily because nonprofits pay less, but because:
fewer buyers are willing to deal with the red tape, and
Holland & Knight, for example, argues Intro 902 could “dramatically decrease sales of multifamily buildings” and reduce the billions NYC collects in property and mortgage recording taxes, with little evidence it will create new units. Holland & Knight
c) Tilt toward politically connected nonprofits
Critics also point out that COPA doesn’t give tenants themselves the first right — it gives it to “qualified entities” certified by the city, mostly nonprofits and land trusts. New York City Council+1
That raises questions:
Who gets on the list and who doesn’t?
Will the organizations with better political connections see more deals?
Do these entities have the capacity and funding to close purchases at scale, or will many buildings just sit in limbo?
The New York Post, in a highly charged editorial, goes much further — calling COPA a step toward “communist dystopia” and “Stalinesque” control over private sales. New York Post+1
That’s clearly rhetorical overkill, but it reflects a real anxiety in parts of the landlord and business community: that City Hall is inserting itself directly into who gets to buy what, and when.
6. What We Can Learn from D.C. and San Francisco
The honest answer is that both sides can point to evidence.
Evidence that these laws do preserve housing
In Washington, D.C., research funded by the city and summarized by PolicyLink and others estimates that 16,000+ affordable units were created or preserved through TOPA between 2006 and 2020, plus thousands more units where tenants used TOPA negotiations to secure repairs and affordability guarantees even if they didn’t buy. PolicyLink+2LISC+2
In San Francisco, COPA has helped nonprofits acquire and preserve hundreds of units since 2019, using a similar first-right-of-offer structure for 3+ unit buildings. Shelterforce+2Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania+2
So, if your only question is “Can these laws preserve some buildings as permanently affordable?” the answer is yes — they can.
Evidence that these laws create friction and backlash
At the same time:
D.C. is now scaling back TOPA rights for small properties (2–4 units), after years of complaints from small landlords that the process was too complicated and open to abuse. The Washington Post+2The Washington Post+2
Legal and industry commentary in both cities is full of examples where deals fell apart, financing was delayed, or owners avoided selling because they didn’t want to navigate the process. K&L Gates+2Hanson Bridgett LLP+2
So, the track record suggests something like this:
These laws do help preserve some affordable housing stock — but they also slow and complicate transactions, and over time, politicians feel pressure to tweak or partially roll them back.
NYC is essentially jumping into a policy experiment that has already shown both benefits and costs elsewhere.
7. Likely Real-World Effects in New York
Putting it all together, what’s most likely to happen if COPA passes in roughly its current form?
More power for City Hall–approved nonprofits. They will get a pipeline of potential acquisitions, often with public subsidy behind them. That’s by design.
Slower, more complex deals for multifamily buildings. Sellers and buyers will need lawyers who understand COPA, and timelines will stretch. Some deals that would have happened simply won’t.
Upward pressure on prices for “clean” assets, and discounting on COPA-constrained assets.
Buildings not covered by COPA (or where obligations are waived) could become more attractive, bidding prices up.
Buildings squarely under COPA may trade at a discount to compensate for extra risk and time — or not trade at all.
Uneven impact by size and sophistication of owner.
Large institutional players may treat COPA as just another compliance cost.
Small landlords and families who own one or two buildings are the most likely to feel overwhelmed or pushed out.
Real, but limited, gains in nonprofit-owned affordable housing. If D.C. and San Francisco are any guide, COPA will help nonprofits save some buildings — but not remotely enough to “solve” the housing crisis on its own. Shelterforce+2PolicyLink+2
8. The Bottom Line
COPA is not literally a ban on private property, and it doesn’t let nonprofits seize buildings at cut-rate prices. It’s a procedural power shift:
away from fast, bilateral deals between owner and buyer,
toward a system where city-approved nonprofits get the first and last word on many sales.
Whether you see that as necessary protection in an overheated market or a dangerous politicization of transactions depends on your starting values:
Do you think the housing crisis is mainly a failure of markets, or a failure of public policy and supply?
Do you trust nonprofits, backed by City Hall, to manage a growing chunk of the housing stock better than private owners?
And how much extra bureaucracy are you willing to tolerate in exchange for preserving some buildings as permanently affordable?
What’s clear from the evidence is that COPA-type laws are not cost-free. They can preserve units and empower community buyers — but they also bring delay, compliance costs, and the risk that only those nonprofits and intermediaries with the best political connections will really benefit.
New York City is now deciding if that trade-off is worth it.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The White House has rolled out a new “Media Offenders” page on WhiteHouse.gov, branding it a running ledger of what it calls misleading, biased, and distorted coverage of President Donald J. Trump. Under the banner “Misleading. Biased. Exposed.”(), the feature names outlets, reporters, and specific stories, and then places them in categories like Misrepresentation, Bias, Lie, and Omission of context. The marquee case this week targets CBS News, The Boston Globe, and The Independent, accusing them of twisting President Trump’s call for accountability into a sensational — and false — story that he demanded “execution” for Democrats in Congress.
According to the White House page, the controversy began after several Democratic officials appeared in a video urging U.S. service members to resist “illegal orders,” a message the site says was clearly aimed at President Trump and designed to suggest he was prepared to break the law. In response, Trump blasted the move as seditious, arguing that elected officials have no business encouraging insubordination in the ranks. The “Media Offender of the Week” entry says the press then jumped to an extreme narrative — claiming Trump had called for executions — instead of reporting his actual demand: that Members of Congress who incite sedition should be held responsible for their actions.
Beyond the headline case, the “Offender Hall of Shame” reads like a searchable database of what the site calls “false and misleading stories flagged by The White House.” Readers can scroll through claims, select publications such as ABC News, MSNBC, The Washington Post, or The New York Times, and filter by categories like Bias, Left-wing lunacy, Lie, and more. A “Leaderboard” highlights repeat offenders in what is described as a “race to the bottom,” and visitors are invited to sign up for weekly “Offender Alerts” to get new entries in their inbox.
In this episode of Front Page with Scott Goulet, the host opens with President Trump’s sweeping announcement that he is rescinding and terminating all Biden-era executive actions signed via autopen, calling them legally void because they were not personally approved by Biden. Trump also responds to the Washington, D.C. shooting of two West Virginia National Guard members by vowing to permanently pause migration from all third-world countries, cut off federal benefits and subsidies for non-citizens, and deport foreign nationals deemed security risks, public burdens, or “incompatible with Western civilization.” The segment highlights the death of Guardsman Sarah Beckram, the suspect’s background as an Afghan national admitted under Operation Allies Welcome, and the push to treat the case as terrorism with the possibility of the death penalty.
Goulet then covers the major legal development in Georgia, where the 2020 election interference case against Trump and his allies was dismissed in its entirety due to insufficient evidence and problems with the racketeering theory and jurisdiction. With this, Trump no longer faces open criminal cases and celebrates the ruling as a victory for law and justice. The show also addresses a New York Times article questioning Trump’s age, stamina, and schedule; Trump fires back on Truth Social, listing his economic and political achievements, insisting he is in excellent physical and cognitive health, and branding the paper an “enemy of the people” engaged in deliberate smears.
The final part of the episode shifts to the war in Ukraine and global fallout. Goulet profiles Dan Driscoll, the 39-year-old Secretary of the Army and Trump ally, as an “unsung hero” behind a U.S.-backed peace plan that Putin now says could be the basis for ending the conflict. Driscoll’s background as a veteran, Yale-trained lawyer, and close friend of Vice President JD Vance is traced, along with his role as “Trump’s drone guy” and his quiet shuttle diplomacy with Kyiv. The episode closes with an investigation into a Czech shell company allegedly re-selling Chinese drones to Ukraine at huge markups and funneling profits back to China, raising questions about war profiteering, tax evasion, and who in the Ukrainian system approved such deals.
Federal prosecutors have announced the conviction of 70 current and former New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) employees in a sweeping bribery and corruption case involving “micro-purchase” construction and repair contracts. Investigators found that staff routinely demanded cash kickbacks from contractors in exchange for awarding or speeding up small housing projects, diverting millions of dollars and further undermining public trust in New York City’s public housing system.
All 70 NYCHA Employees Charged In February 2024 Sweep Convicted Of Bribery, Fraud, Or Extortion Offenses
Less Than 22 Months After the Arrests—Which Were the Largest Number of Federal Bribery Charges on a Single Day in Department of Justice History—All 70 Charged Defendants Have Pled Guilty or Were Convicted at Trial for Accepting Cash Payments
United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, Commissioner of the New York City Department of Investigation (“DOI”), Jocelyn E. Strauber, Acting Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Inspector General (“HUD-OIG”), Brian D. Harrison, Special Agent in Charge of the New York Field Office of Homeland Security Investigations (“HSI”), Ricky J. Patel, Special Agent in Charge of the Northeast Region of the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Inspector General (“DOL-OIG”), Jonathan Mellone, and Special Agent in Charge of the New York Field Office of Internal Revenue Service – Criminal Investigation (“IRS-CI”), Harry T. Chavis, announced that all 70 employees of the New York City Housing Authority (“NYCHA”) who were arrested and charged in February 2024 have now been convicted of bribery, fraud, or extortion offenses.
Of the 70 defendants charged in February 2024 with accepting bribes in exchange for awarding NYCHA repair contracts, three defendants were convicted after jury trials, 56 defendants pled guilty to felony offenses, and 11 defendants pled guilty to misdemeanor offenses. Sentencings are ongoing, but sentences imposed to date range up to 48 months in prison. The defendants were collectively responsible for accepting over $2.1 million in bribes in exchange for awarding NYCHA contracts worth over $15 million. As a result of the convictions, the defendants will collectively pay over $2.1 million in restitution to NYCHA and will forfeit over $2 million in criminal proceeds.
“Today’s plea of the 70th and final NYCHA pay-for-play contracting scheme defendant marks an important milestone in one of the largest single-day corruption cases in the history of the Justice Department,” said U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton. “All 70 charged defendants have now been convicted for attempting to criminally leverage the contracting process of work for affordable housing for New Yorkers to line their own pockets. NYCHA residents deserve better. New Yorkers deserve better. This broad and swift action demonstrates our Office’s commitment to combatting corruption in our nation’s largest public housing authority—home to 1 in every 17 New York City residents.”
“Today, the last of the 70 NYCHA employees charged with bribery and extortion in connection with the awarding of micro-purchase contracts pled guilty, closing the chapter on an investigation in which DOI and our federal partners exposed widespread corruption that touched almost one-third of NYCHA’s 365 developments in each of the five boroughs,” said DOI Commissioner Jocelyn E. Strauber. “All the defendants, many of them supervisors, now have taken responsibility for separate schemes that, in total, involved more than $15 million in no-bid contracts, awarded in exchange for the payment of more than $2.1 million in bribes to employees who chose to serve themselves instead of the residents of NYCHA, driving up costs of maintenance and improvements in a public housing system dependent on scarce resources. To date, approximately $2 million in restitution to NYCHA and nearly $2 million in forfeiture has been ordered. Equally important, DOI’s 14 recommendations to improve controls with respect to NYCHA’s micro-purchase contracting have been implemented – three of which were similar to DOI’s 2021 recommendations that were rejected by NYCHA. I thank the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York and our federal law enforcement partners for their commitment to thwart corruption that drains public housing resources, and NYCHA for the implementation of much-needed contracting reforms.”
“Today’s final guilty plea is an important milestone in bringing to an end the egregious pay-to-play bribery scheme that wasted millions of dollars that should have benefited HUD tenants in New York and raised serious questions about the integrity of NYCHA operations,” said HUD-OIG Acting Inspector General Brian D. Harrison. “All 70 of the NYCHA employees who failed to uphold the basic duty of not stealing from public housing have now admitted guilt or been found guilty at trial within two years of indictment, a testament to the investigative excellence of HUD OIG and its law enforcement partners. We are grateful to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for its support and prosecutions in this case and know that this sends a clear signal to corrupt public officials that they will be held accountable.”
“Nearly two years ago, HSI New York and our law enforcement partners announced a sweeping investigation that uncovered a brazen corruption and extortion scheme that marked the largest number of federal bribery charges in a single day in history,” said HSI Special Agent in Charge Ricky J. Patel. “Today’s guilty plea is the latest step in exposing a scheme that exploited NYCHA’s operations, shortchanged its communities, and siphoned trust and resources from NYCHA residents—New Yorkers who deserve better. Working in lockstep with our federal, state, and local law enforcement counterparts, HSI will keep pressing forward to protect New Yorkers and ensure that anyone who attempts to jeopardize their well-being faces decisive consequences.”
“An important part of the mission of DOL-OIG is to investigate fraud and other federal crimes involving matters within the jurisdiction of the Office of Inspector General,” said DOL-OIG Special Agent in Charge Jonathan Mellone. “The seventy convictions obtained in this investigation send a clear message that public corruption will not be tolerated. We are committed to working closely with our law enforcement partners to investigate those who exploit governmental programs and the American workers.”
“IRS-CI will continually use its unique expertise in tax and finance to find leverage in assisting with complex investigations,” said IRS-CI Special Agent in Charge Harry T. Chavis. “We are proud to build on our law enforcement partnerships to continue to bring criminals to justice.”
According to information contained in court filings and public court proceedings, including as proven at trial:
NYCHA is the largest public housing authority in the country, providing housing to 1 in 17 New Yorkers in 335 developments across the City and receiving over $1.5 billion in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development every year. When repairs or construction work require the use of outside contractors, services must typically be purchased via a bidding process. However, at all times relevant to the cases referenced above, when the value of a contract was under a certain threshold (up to $10,000), designated staff at NYCHA developments could hire a contractor of their choosing without soliciting multiple bids. This “no-bid” process was faster than the general NYCHA procurement process, and selection of the contractor required approval of only the designated staff at the development where the work was to be performed.
The defendants, all of whom were NYCHA employees during the time of the relevant conduct, demanded and received cash in exchange for NYCHA contracts by either requiring contractors to pay up front in order to be awarded the contracts or requiring payment after the contractor finished the work and needed a NYCHA employee to sign off on the completed job so the contractor could receive payment from NYCHA. The defendants typically demanded approximately 10% to 20% of the contract value—between $500 and $2,000 depending on the size of the contract—but some defendants demanded even higher amounts.
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Mr. Clayton praised the outstanding investigative work of DOI, HUD-OIG, HSI, DOL-OIG, and IRS-CI, which work together collaboratively as part of the HSI Document and Benefit Fraud Task Force, as well as the special agents and task force officers of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York. Mr. Clayton also expressed appreciation for the cooperation and support of NYCHA’s senior executive leadership.
These cases are handled by the Office’s Public Corruption Unit. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Jerry J. Fang, Jacob R. Fiddelman, Meredith Foster, Catherine Ghosh, and Justin Horton are in charge of the prosecutions, and Assistant U.S. Attorneys Emily Deininger, Jane Kim, Benjamin Burkett, Matthew J. King, and Amanda C. Weingarten also handled individual cases.
Contact
Nicholas Biase, Shelby Wratchford (212) 637-2600
U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of New York Public Corruption Press Release Number: 25-244
On November 26, 2025, the Justice Department’s Environment and Natural Resources Division filed a brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit conceding that the EPA’s 2024 air quality standard for particulate matter—issued under the Biden administration—violated the Clean Air Act by bypassing the required thorough scientific review and using an unlawful regulatory shortcut. The Trump administration argues that vacating the costly and restrictive rule will restore legal compliance, protect Americans from burdensome regulations that may cause more economic harm than environmental benefit, and reaffirm the EPA’s obligation to base air-quality decisions on complete science rather than expedited procedures.
Justice Department’s Environment and Natural Resources Division Highlights to D.C. Appeals Court the Illegality of 2024 EPA RuleShare
For Immediate Release
Earlier this week, the Justice Department’s Environment and Natural Resources Division (ENRD) urged the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit to void the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s 2024 air quality standard for particulate matter, because EPA recognizes that it took an unlawful regulatory shortcut in imposing the rule.
The Clean Air Act requires the EPA to conduct a thorough review of the underlying science before revising an air quality standard. Under the previous administration, the EPA decided it could not be bothered to do the science, so it took an illegal regulatory shortcut to adopt a stifling and costly national air quality standard for particulate matter through a truncated reconsideration process.
Under President Donald J. Trump’s Administration, the EPA has renewed its commitment to following the law. ENRD’s filing this week concedes the illegality of the 2024 rule. During the Biden Administration, EPA violated the Clean Air Act by issuing its rule without a thorough review of the science and without considering the costs of its shortcut. Discarding the rule would bring EPA back into compliance with the Clean Air Act and protect Americans from burdensome environmental standards that may ultimately do more harm than good.
New York Steps Up as Federal Supportive Housing Funding Declines, Protecting Vulnerable New Yorkers Amid National Cuts
State Funding Will Create 645 Units of Permanent Supportive, Transitional, and Emergency Housing in the Capital District, Central New York, Finger Lakes, Long Island, Mohawk Valley, New York City, Southern Tier, and Western New York
Projects Include Funding for Housing with On-Site Support Services to Assist Formerly Homeless Veterans, Older Adults, Survivors of Domestic Violence, and Individuals Living with Serious Mental Illness and/or Substance Use Disorders and Their Families
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced more than $125 million has been awarded to 13 projects that will create 645 units and nearly 1,000 beds of permanent supportive, transitional, and emergency housing in the Capital District, Central New York, Finger Lakes, Long Island, Mohawk Valley, New York City, Southern Tier, and Western New York for individuals and families who have experienced homelessness.
“Creating new supportive housing, which combines affordable housing and services, is a fundamental part of our work to address the housing and homelessness crisis in our state,” Governor Hochul said. “This investment will help families and individuals who have experienced homelessness across our state remain stably housed while supporting strong neighborhoods and a brighter future for all New Yorkers.”
The grants — awarded through a competitive process by the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance’s (OTDA) Homeless Housing and Assistance Program (HHAP) — are an important component of Governor Hochul’s $25 billion comprehensive Housing Plan that will help create or preserve 100,000 affordable homes across New York State, including 10,000 with support services for vulnerable populations. The 13 projects awarded funding will provide housing with on-site support services for individuals and families who have experienced homelessness, including veterans, frail elderly, survivors of domestic violence, and those living with serious mental illness and/or substance use disorders.
With these awards, HHAP has committed all of the $125 million in funding provided to the program in the SFY 2026 budget for the creation of new permanent supportive housing. HHAP is still accepting applications for $25 million in additional funding Governor Hochul secured in the SFY 2026 budget for the preservation and stabilization of existing supportive housing units constructed with funding from HHAP, as well as $1 million for emergency shelter repairs.
The projects awarded funding include:
Capital District
DePaul Properties, Inc. – $9.5 million to develop 34 units/72 beds of permanent supportive housing in Schenectady to house individuals and families who have experienced homelessness, including survivors of domestic violence, adults age 55 and older, persons with mental illness, and young adults. This is part of a larger project, Schenectady Community Action Program (SCAP) Campus Apartments, which also includes 26 affordable units in what will be the new construction of a four-story building, plus a new two-story building with a daycare and community support services.
Central New York
The Rescue Mission – $15 million to construct a new, 80-unit emergency shelter in Auburn, Cayuga County, with an additional eight units of permanent supportive housing for those who have experienced homelessness. The project, the Auburn Rescue Mission Emergency Shelter and Permanent Supportive Apartments, includes the new construction of a three-story, all-electric building with separate entrances and spaces for the permanent and emergency tenants, support services space, laundry, and common room. The new shelter will replace and expand an existing shelter.
Finger Lakes
Finger Lakes Area Counseling & Recovery Agency (FLACRA) – $2.5 million to develop five units and nine beds of permanent supportive housing in Waterloo, Seneca County, for individuals and families with a head of household diagnosed with substance use disorder. This project, FLACRA Supportive Housing Waterloo, involves the construction of three new buildings on two sites, which will include one three-bedroom, single-family home and two townhome style buildings with two one-bedroom apartments in each.
Long Island
Concern Housing – $14.9 million to develop 88 units of permanent supportive housing in Brentwood, Suffolk County, for individuals with mental illness. This is part of a larger project, Joseph’s Village, that includes the rehabilitation of three buildings on the Sisters of Saint Joseph Campus, which will have an additional 88 affordable units. The buildings will be all-electric and meet the New York State Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act.
Mohawk Valley
People First – $5.1 million to develop 19 units of permanent supportive housing in Utica, Oneida County, for individuals over age 55 and young adults, as part of a larger project that includes an additional 83 affordable units. THRIVE Cornhill will include the construction of two new, four-story, wood-frame, all-electric buildings. Building one will include 57 one-bedroom and 21 two-bedroom units and amenities, including a community room, computer lab, laundry room, and fitness center. Building two will contain commercial space on the ground floor and 24 apartments with 6,500 square feet of common space on the upper floors.
New York City
New Destiny Housing Corporation – $12 million to develop 97 units/278 beds of permanent supportive housing in Brooklyn, including 34 one-bedroom units for formerly homeless individuals and 63 units/244 beds for formerly homeless families that include members who are survivors of domestic violence. The project, Atlantic Avenue West, involves the new construction of a 14-story all-electric building with a total of 162 units/452 beds. The building will also include program offices, security desk, laundry room, library, playroom, fitness room, and other amenities.
CAMBA Housing Ventures, Inc. – $12.5 million to develop 73 units/101 beds of permanent supportive housing in Brooklyn for individuals who are, or families that include someone who is, over age 55 who have experienced homelessness. The project, Kingsborough Seniors, includes a total of 171 units/233 beds and includes the construction of a new 15-story building with amenities such as a computer room, bicycle parking, a fitness center, multiple outdoor terraces, public art throughout the building, rooftop garden, a walking loop, an activity terrace, and a grandparents’ room for residents to host intergenerational gatherings.
WellLife Network, Inc. – $15 million to develop 88 units of permanent supportive housing in Brooklyn for individuals and families who have experienced chronic homelessness or are living with mental illness. Osborn Street Apartments will include a total of 146 units/249 beds of affordable housing in a newly constructed, nine-story, all-electric building with program offices, a recreation room, exercise room, children’s play area, and laundry rooms.
West Side Federation for Senior and Supportive Housing, Inc. – $5.9 million to develop 40 units of permanent supportive housing in the Upper West Side of Manhattan for individuals age 55 and older who have experienced chronic homelessness. The newly constructed 12-story passive housing building, at 105 W 108th Street, will feature a total of 84 affordable units, a community room, support services offices, and a rear yard.
Southern Tier
Greater Opportunities for Broome and Chenango, Inc. – $8.3 million for the substantial rehabilitation and new construction of two residential buildings in Binghamton that will preserve 14 existing units and provide 7 new units of permanent supportive housing and a total of 69 beds across the two three-story buildings. Griswold Street Apartments will transition from natural gas to fully electric building systems that will provide heat and central air conditioning.
Western New York
Eagle Star Housing, Inc. – $6.5 million for the new construction of a one-story building in Cheektowaga, Erie County, with 20 units/beds of transitional housing for homeless veterans. The new building, the Cheektowaga Veterans’ Home, will preserve 16 beds and add four new beds. It is designed to look and function like a house, with central gathering areas for living, dining, and cooking.
DePaul Properties, Inc. – $15 million to develop 60 units/103 beds of permanent supportive housing in Wheatfield, Niagara County, for families and individuals, including older adults and veterans who have experienced homelessness or mental illness. The newly constructed, three-story Granary Apartments will also include an additional 20 affordable units for people with mental illness. The building will be all-electric and is designed to be solar-ready.
Citizen’s Opportunity for Development and Equality, (CODE) Inc. – $3.2 million to develop 12 units of permanent supportive housing in Jamestown for individuals with mental illness or those who have experienced long-term homelessness. The project, Blooming Gardens, includes the new construction and the substantial rehabilitation of 18 buildings across 12 sites, with a total of 48 units and 140 beds. All-electric systems will be utilized to eliminate the use of fossil fuels for heating, cooling, and common living needs.
New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance Commissioner Barbara C. Guinn said, “Under Governor Hochul’s leadership, New York State has made landmark investments to expand the supply of permanent supportive housing options across the state, recognizing that stable housing is the foundation for healthier lives and stronger communities. When completed, these projects will create much-needed permanent supportive, transitional, and emergency housing across New York State that will provide hundreds of vulnerable New Yorkers who have experienced homelessness with the secure housing and targeted services they need to achieve stability, live independently, and thrive.”
New York State Homes and Community Renewal Commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas said, “These investments in homeless housing across New York are a critical step toward providing safe, stable homes for our most vulnerable residents. By creating 645 units of permanent supportive and emergency housing, we are addressing the immediate needs of individuals and families experiencing homelessness. This $125 million investment also helps offer tailored support services to help veterans, survivors of domestic violence, older adults, and those with mental health or substance use challenges thrive. Thank you to Governor Hochul for this commitment to building a stronger, more inclusive New York.”
New York State Office of Mental Health Commissioner Dr. Ann Sullivan said, “Attaining stable housing is critical for individuals experiencing mental health or other challenges on their recovery journey. Thanks to Governor Hochul’s ongoing investments in mental health initiatives and supportive housing, more veterans, older adults, survivors of domestic violence, and individuals facing mental health and/or substance use disorder challenges and their families are able to live and thrive in their community. This housing plan will provide a strong foundation for individuals and families across New York State to prosper.”
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority President and CEO Doreen M. Harris said, “These statewide awards are providing a critical funding infusion to expand housing for our most vulnerable populations. By investing in projects like these, we are expanding opportunities for all New Yorkers to live in healthy, comfortable, and energy efficient homes while ensuring they have better quality of life as part of their community.”
New York State Department of Veterans’ Services Commissioner Viviana M. DeCohen said, “Governor Hochul’s continued commitment to serving all who served is transforming lives across New York State. Through her leadership and vision, and under Commissioner Guinn’s outstanding stewardship of the Homeless Housing and Assistance Program, these vital investments are creating more than just housing — they are restoring dignity, stability, and hope to all who served and their families. The Eagle Star Housing initiative in particular is one that reflects what we know to be true: when New Yorkers come together with compassion and purpose, we ensure that no one who served is left without a safe, secure place to call home.”
Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY) President & CEO Robert J. Rodriguez said, “DASNY is proud to support the Granary Apartments project in Niagara County, which will create 80 units of safe, affordable housing, including 60 units of permanent supportive housing for veterans, older adults, and individuals who have experienced homelessness. Projects like this strengthen communities and help our most vulnerable neighbors rebuild their lives with dignity and stability. We thank Governor Hochul for her leadership in addressing homelessness across New York State.”
Empire State Development President, CEO and Commissioner Hope Knight said, “Creating safe, supportive homes for older adults and young people is essential to building stronger, more resilient communities across New York. The THRIVE Cornhill project represents a significant investment in Utica’s future—expanding access to affordable, all-electric housing and integrating on-site services that promote stability, independence, and long-term well-being. Projects like this demonstrate how state resources can be leveraged to meet community needs while advancing sustainability and equity in housing development.”
State Senator Roxanne J. Persaud said, “Governor Hochul’s continued investment in affordable housing demonstrates a commitment to ensuring that vulnerable New Yorkers have access to safe, stable housing. By directing more than $125 million toward nearly 1,000 supportive and emergency beds, we are providing survivors of domestic violence, older adults, and individuals facing homelessness with the resources they need to rebuild their lives and thrive in New York. I commend Governor Hochul and OTDA for selecting the partner who will advance these vital projects at this critical time, thereby strengthening our communities.”
State Senator Brian Kavanagh said, “Today’s allocation of over $125 million to build new permanent supportive housing across New York is an important part of our efforts to tackle the intersecting crises of housing unaffordability, lack of essential services, and homelessness. Supportive, transitional, and emergency housing all play a crucial role in our communities, providing a safe and stable environment for those in need, and ensuring access to services and resources that help individuals and families rebuild their lives. These investments reflect our shared commitment to affordable, sustainable housing as the foundation of stronger communities. I thank Governor Kathy Hochul, Senate Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Speaker Carl Heastie and our colleagues in the legislature for working to include funds in the State budget, and Commissioner Barbara Guinn and everyone at OTDA for their work in ensuring these critical resources reach every corner of our state. I look forward to continuing our work to expand housing opportunities for all New Yorkers.”
State Senator Samra Brouk said, “Our most underserved community members–including veterans, survivors of domestic violence, and individuals with serious mental illness–need our support to heal and thrive. I applaud Governor Hochul for investing in the preservation and stability of supportive housing units throughout New York State to help individuals and families who have experienced homelessness live with safety and dignity.”
Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal said, “Supportive housing is a lifeline for vulnerable New Yorkers, providing them a safe place to live and connecting them with invaluable services. This $125 million investment in supportive housing will soon bring relief to hundreds of homeless and at-risk individuals around the state, including here on the Upper West Side through a grant to the West Side Federation for Senior and Supportive Housing. I applaud Governor Hochul for today’s announcement and look forward to continuing our work to provide safe and affordable housing to all New Yorkers.”
Mohawk Valley Regional Economic Development Council Co-Chairs Larry Gilroy and Dr. Marion Terenzio said, “We’re proud to see this investment in permanent supportive housing come to Utica. THRIVE Cornhill will provide safe, stable homes for 19 of our most vulnerable neighbors while creating a vibrant mixed-use development that benefits the entire Cornhill neighborhood and strengthens our regional economy.”
DePaul President Mark Fuller said, “The support of Governor Hochul, the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance’s Homeless Housing and Assistance Program, community partners and funders, have been integral in ensuring the construction of the Granary Apartments in Wheatfield and the Schenectady Community Action Program Campus Apartments. DePaul looks forward to the opportunity to uplift vulnerable populations in Niagara and Schenectady counties, providing the housing stability and support services needed for individuals to live with dignity and hope.”
Rescue Mission Chief Executive Officer Dan Sieburg said, “We are grateful to the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance for this transformative $15 million investment to address the growing need for emergency housing in Cayuga County. The Rescue Mission is committed to putting love into action by providing shelter, stability, and support to those experiencing homelessness. This new 80-bed emergency shelter and eight permanent supportive housing units in Auburn, developed in partnership with Housing Visions Unlimited, will expand our capacity to serve individuals in crisis and help them build pathways toward lasting independence.”
Finger Lakes Area Counseling and Recovery Agency President and Chief Executive Officer Jennifer Carlson said, “We are deeply grateful to the Homeless Housing and Assistance Program (HHAP) for awarding funding for FLACRA’s Waterloo Housing Project. This incredible investment will provide the Seneca County community with five new apartment units for families and individuals—creating safe, stable, and affordable housing that supports recovery and self-sufficiency. This project represents the power of innovative partnerships, bringing together FLACRA, the Finger Lakes Land Bank, our development partners MM Development Advisors, Hamilton Stern Construction and IN/EX Architecture, local stakeholders, and community partners. Together with HHAP, we are building supportive, recovery-focused housing that advances our mission of serving the community through whole-person care and building lasting hope across the Finger Lakes. We are proud to be part of this collaborative effort to strengthen our rural communities and create new opportunities for all.”
Concern Housing Executive Director Ralph Fasano said, “We are deeply grateful to Governor Hochul, OTDA Commissioner Barbara Guinn, and the HHAP staff for their confidence in Concern Housing and their continued commitment to addressing the housing crisis. The HHAP award for Joseph’s Village in Brentwood will allow us to restore and repurpose the historic 100+ year-old buildings of the Sisters of St. Joseph into 176 units of supportive and affordable housing. This collaboration honors the legacy of the Sisters while creating a vibrant community for individuals and families in need of a safe, dignified place to call home.”
People First Executive Director Robert R. Calli said, “The Thrive/Impact Cornhill redevelopment project represents a unique opportunity to enhance the quality of life within an integral neighborhood of the city of Utica. With the significant financial award approved by OTDA and HHAC, the ability to impact lives and change mindsets within our community now becomes a reality.”
New Destiny Chief Executive Officer Nicole Branca said, “This HHAP award will allow New Destiny and our development partner, The Albanese Organization, to develop a life-saving building in the Cypress Hills area of Brooklyn.Domestic violence is the leading cause of family homelessness in our city but building projects like this will help change that reality. Atlantic Avenue West will include 97 new homes specifically marked for domestic violence survivors and their children coming from shelters. We thank Governor Hochul, OTDA, and all our government partners on the Homeless Housing and Assistance Corporation for enabling New Destiny to continue building much needed permanent housing for survivors.”
CAMBA/CAMBA Housing Ventures President and CEO Valerie Barton-Richardson said, “CAMBA Housing Ventures (CHV) is deeply honored to have been awarded competitive HHAP financing from the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance for Kingsborough Seniors. HHAP’s critical financing will support our standard of developing high-quality, sustainable, supportive and affordable housing coupled with CAMBA’s onsite integrated services that help vulnerable New Yorkers live with stability and dignity. A NYCHA-awarded site, Kingsborough Seniors furthers our model of developing on underutilized public land, and will provide 244 total units for formerly unhoused and low-income seniors with community facility space to foster connection, independence, and opportunity. Impactful developments such as Kingsborough Seniors are made stronger with successful partners like OTDA.”
WellLife Network Chief Executive Officer Sherry Tucker said, “WellLife Network is proud to partner with New York State OTDA on this vital Brooklyn housing initiative. With this HHAP award, we will expand affordable housing and supportive services that prevent homelessness and help residents remain safe, stable, and connected to their community. Together, we are strengthening the Brownsville community and ensuring more New Yorkers have a place they can truly call home.”
West Side Federation for Senior and Supportive Housing Executive Director Paul R. Freitag said, “WSFSSH was delighted to receive an HHAP award for the second phase of our WSFSSH at West 108th Street redevelopment project. The building will include significant energy efficiency features to achieve Passive-House certification and WSFSSH will provide a comprehensive array of senior-focused social services. Thanks to HHAC’s award, 83 extremely low-income older New Yorkers — 40 of which have histories of homelessness — will have a community where they can thrive.”
Greater Opportunities for Broome and Chenango Chief Executive Officer Mark Silvanic said, “On behalf of Greater Opportunities for Broome and Chenango, we are incredibly thankful to HHAP for the recent award that will fund the renovation and expansion of two of our properties in Binghamton, New York. This support is instrumental in making our vision a reality. Without the backing of funders like HHAP, the battle against homelessness would be nearly impossible. We are excited to see the positive impact these improvements will have on our community and the lives of those we serve.”
Eagle Star Housing Executive Director Zach Fuller said, “We are honored to receive this award from New York State and HHAP in support of our mission to serve homeless Veterans. Thanks to this funding, Eagle Star Housing will construct a new transitional housing facility in Cheektowaga, housing 20 beds and expanding access to compassionate, high-quality housing. We’re proud to partner with HHAP on this vital initiative and deeply grateful to everyone at HHAP and OTDA for their unwavering commitment to uplifting those who have served our country. Together, we’re building a stronger, more supportive community for our Veterans.”
Citizen’s Opportunity for Development and Equality Executive Director Christopher Jock said, “CODE Inc. is deeply appreciative of the support provided through the Homeless Housing and Assistance Program. The HHAP award is a vital component in making the Blooming Gardens project a reality, enabling us to create safe, affordable, and supportive housing for individuals and families in need. This investment underscores New York State’s continued commitment to addressing homelessness and strengthening communities across the state.”
