Newburgh urged to name sponsor for UK urban renewal
Newburgh officials press for swift action to pick a sponsor for the East Newburgh Urban Renewal Area. Zeckendorf and U S Steel Homes bid to lead the $8.7 million plan including riverfront housing and offices. HUD approved Part I. Part II and joint URA council steps are pending.
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Newburgh
George F. McKneally
Theodore W. Maurer
Urban Renewal Agency
East Newburgh
HUD
Bill Zeckendorf
U.S. Steel Homes
William Zeckendorf
U.S Steel Corp
Zeckendorf
U.S. Steel Homes Division
State Urban Development Corp
UDC
Forest J. Stump
U.S. Steel
Broadway
Broad Street
Grand Street
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Maurer
Mauer
Planning Board
URA
Complex future for 62 unit Highland Falls high rise
In Highland Falls the fate of a proposed 62 unit high rise rests with sponsor Leo Karist who has not stated plans. The Hudson River Valley Commission denied approval citing adverse effects on scenic resources of the Hudson Highlands. Mahoney, Karist’s attorney, said he has not spoken with Karist since the Nov 25 public hearing and was puzzled by the hearing’s purpose.
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Highland Falls
Leo Karist
Karist
Francis J. Mahoney
Hudson River Valley Commission
HRVC
Lanning
Seven-man task force urged for Newburgh code study
Arthur Weintraub proposed a seven-member citizen task force to quickly assess Newburgh code enforcement needs. Mayor McKneally supported the idea as councilmen weigh previous rejected Downing Park Washington Heights program and rehabilitation options. The panel would sample blocks and interview inspectors owners and residents to determine violations notices and compliance.
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Newburgh
Arthur Weintraub
State Urban Development Corp
Local Citizens Advisory Committee
George F. McKneally
Weintraub
Mid-Hudson Pattern For Progress Inc
Newburgh Kiwanis Club
Downing Park
Washington Heights
Theodore W. Maurer
Harold Weber
Lawrence Herbst
Herbst
Kiwanians
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Middletown
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