TOMORROW AT 12:30 PM, Representative Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) will announce new legislation to assist Habitat for Humanity and other housing organizations in cleaning up health-threatening environmental hazards during home renovations.
In New York, local Habitat for Humanity chapters are just as likely to renovate existing homes as they are to build new ones for low-income families, but the cost of abating dangerous contaminants is high. Cities like Newburgh have a significant number of older homes which can be renovated, but often contain lead-based paint, pipes, asbestos, or mold.
Renovating existing housing encourages sustainability in the housing market and contributes to economic development in American communities. Many of these existing homes require extensive and expensive lead, asbestos, or mold abatement before renovations can take place. Rep. Maloney’s legislation would assist these organizations by creating a grant program to cover the cost of dangerous contaminant abatement.
WHO: Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney
Matthew Arbolino, Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newburgh
Maureen Lashlee, Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity of Dutchess County
WHEN: Friday, June 14th at 12:30 PM
WHERE: Habitat for Humanity home site
128 William Street
Newburgh, NY 12550