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April 19, 2013: RUPCO and Hudson River Sloop Clearwater Form Partnership
Groups will spur energy efficiency and Hudson Valley economy

March 21, 2013: Energize Kingston Event Scheduled for April
Agencies collaborate for new paths, new energy, new Kingston

March 18, 2013: RUPCO CEO Named Practitioner of the Year
National Association lauds Kevin O'Connor for involvement, skill and accomplishment

March 15, 2013: RUPCO Joins Launch of Home Matters™
Unique national effort unites America on the essential roles home and housing play in creating thriving lives, families, communities and a stronger nation

March 4, 2013: Kathleen Leahy honored in Atlanta with Property Management Certification

January 18, 2013: First Time Homebuyers Settling in Kingston
$350,000 grant helps with down payment, closing costs, and rehabilitation

December 14, 2012: RUPCO Among First NeighborWorks America's "Green" Program Designees
Program recognizes sustainable business practices of NeighborWorks Organizations

October 31, 2012: RUPCO's Stuyvesant Wins Statewide Award
Supportive Housing Network of NY lauds local agency

October 2, 2012: Ulster Savings Bank and RUPCO to Sponsor First Time Homebuyer Seminar on Saturday, Nov. 3

October 1, 2012: Healthy Housing Workshop for Landlords
Avoiding litigation with tenants and reducing energy costs are covered.

September 28, 2012: NY's Newest Energy Saving Website Promotes Saving Energy; Reducing Energy Costs

September 25, 2012: Disaster Recovery Funds Still Available for Business Owners
Funding covers damage from 2011 storms in Shandaken and Olive.

August 13, 2012: RUPCO Begins Rent-up of Woodstock Commons
Applications to be released on 8/15.

July 4, 2012: Air Conditioners Available for Low Income Households
In order to protect vulnerable New Yorkers, New York State has set aside $3 million in funding for air conditioners through the federally-funded Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).

June 4, 2012: Foreclosure prevention facts and funding topic of RUPCO event
Rural Ulster Preservation Company (RUPCO) will re-launch local foreclosure prevention efforts Wednesday, June 6, 2012

May 24, 2012: RUPCO will re-launch foreclosure prevention efforts in a day-long event Wednesday, June 6
Rural Ulster Preservation Company (RUPCO) will re-launch local foreclosure prevention efforts in a day-long event at the Kirkland in Kingston on Wednesday, June 6, 2012

May 17, 2012: RUPCO announces $500,000 in grant funding for first time homebuyers
As many as 22 Ulster County families will get an opportunity to achieve the American Dream of homeownership

April 20, 2012: Free Fair Housing Expo Scheduled in Kingston
Fair Housing Week Celebration

April 11, 2012: RUPCO Proposes Artist Live/Work Space in Kingston
Would rejuvenate Lace Curtain Mill in Mid-town Area

March 5, 2012: RUPCO Opens Greene County Office
Will administer Housing Choice Voucher Program for the County

August 8, 2011: New Affordable Housing Complex Opens in Milton
Milton Harvest to house 47 senior citizen families

August 3, 2011: RUPCO Hits Milestone in Rental Assistance
1500 Ulster County households now being aided

July 26, 2011: RUPCO Breaks Ground on Woodstock Commons
First new affordable housing in nearly 30 years

July 6, 2011: Federal Program to Help 10 Ulster County Families Pay Mortgages Applications must be filed before July 22

June 9, 2011: RUPCO to Host Celebrate Community Fundraiser Dinner and auction at Senate House Museum Historic Site

June 9, 2011: RUPCO Wins NYSERDA Award to Spur Energy Efficiency in Hudson Valley
Partners with Westchester County Agency on $600,000 Program

June 7, 2011: Woodstock Commons Lawsuit Dismissed
Groundbreaking expected soon on affordable housing construction

May 31, 2011: RUPCO Hosts NeighborWorks Week Event for Landlords
Thursday, June 9th

April 22, 2011: Ulster Savings Bank and RUPCO to Host Free First Home Club Presentation
Saturday, April 30th from 10:00am – 11:30am

April 11, 2011: Milton Harvest Apartments for Seniors 55 + Now Accepting Applications
47 brand new apartments ready for occupancy in late spring

April 7, 2011: Information Sessions for Home Repair Grants
Rural Ulster Preservation Company (RUPCO) is hosting two free informational sessions for low income homeowners interested in applying for RUPCO's Single Family (Home) Repair Program

April 6, 2011: Spring/Summer groundbreaking expected on affordable housing construction
An Article 78 lawsuit brought to stop construction of affordable housing in Woodstock was dismissed last week by New York State Supreme Court Judge Christopher Cahill

March 31, 2011: Hinchey Announces NeighborWorks Grant for RUPCO
to Support Affordable Housing and Community Development

March 31, 2011: Free Family Fun Day Scheduled in Ellenville
Buttermilk Falls Townhomes site of Easter activities

March 9, 2011: Frank Paulo Named RUPCO Director of Finance
Rural Ulster Preservation Company announced this week that Frank Paulo has joined its staff as Director of Finance

March 4, 2011: Broads Regional Arm Wrestling League to Support RUPCO Programs
The Broads Regional Arm Wrestling League (BRAWL) has announced that the first BRAWL of 2011 will be a benefit for Rural Ulster Preservation Company (RUPCO) Emergency Services Rental Assistance program

February 16, 2011: Cooperative efforts in Rosendale lead to grant funding opportunity
RUPCO to seek NY Main Street funding for Town of Rosedale improvements

February 4, 2011: Altomare Appointed RUPCO HomeOwnership Center Manager

February 3, 2011: HomeOwnership Center Expanded
First HomeBuyer Seminars Scheduled

January 10, 2011: Uptown Kingston To Get New Restaurant
Veteran restaurateur opens third location

January 5, 2011: RUPCO Opens Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List
Section 8 rental assistance applications accepted for first time in three years

October 13, 2010: Housing Commissioner Addresses RUPCO Audience, Family of Woodstock Honored
Commissioner Brian Lawlor, who also serves at the CEO of New York State Homes and Community Renewal, delivered the keynote address for Rural Ulster Preservation Company's (RUPCO) Community Lunch yesterday in Kingston.

September 16, 2010: Ulster County need exceeds expectations
A Homeless Prevention and Rapid Rehousing Program (HPRP) expected to run for 18 months, stopped accepting new screening applications this week, just nine months into the program.

August 28, 2010: Woodstock Commons Funding Approved
Award of more than $13 million over 10 years guarantees construction funding

July 28, 2010: Ulster County Community Development Block Grant helps First Time Homebuyers
Grants for closing costs, down payments and post closing repairs now available.

April 19, 2010: Housing Consortium launches "Give Housing a Voice" campaign
Add Your Voice to Housing Choice!

March 9, 2010: Potential purchasers must apply before April 1
One lucky family will soon have the opportunity to purchase a brand new home in the City of Kingston thanks to the efforts of the Ulster County BOCES YouthBuild program.

February 17, 2010: RUPCO to take applications for home repair grants
Information sessions scheduled for potential applicants.

February 2, 2010: Hinchey Seeks Tax Credit Extension

August 31, 2009: Buttermilk Falls Townhomes Ready for Buyers
Ribbon cut on 15 affordable homes for sale in Ellenville.

August 26, 2009: Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union Supports RUPCO Mission

August 18, 2009: RUPCO’s NeighborWorks® HomeOwnership Center brings First Time Homebuyer Education Series to Ellenville
Would be homeowners get training in Southern Ulster County.

June 1, 2009: RUPCO’s NeighborWorks® HomeOwnership Center to Celebrate Anniversary
Ulster County Executive Michael Hein to be honored.

May 19, 2009: Highland Seeks Main Street Grant Funds
53 buildings in hamlet could be eligible.

May 5, 2009: RUPCO Salutes Supervisor
Roy Kozlowski honored on 15th anniversary with agency.

April 30, 2009: RUPCO Appoints Lawrence-Bauer to Development Post
Well-known professional to direct communication and resource development.

April 17, 2009: RUPCO Receives Major Grant from NeighborWorks® America
Funding will help Ulster County residents buy and repair first homes.

 


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