When I became Governor, I made it clear that it was a top priority to get relief money out the door as fast as possible to NYers struggling from pandemic-related economic hardship. Today I'm pleased to announce major progress in getting pandemic relief to NYers in need.
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And we're continuing to provide critical assistance to excluded workers:
Over $1.05B in Excluded Workers Program Funds has been approved for distribution to date
$550M will have been released by the end of the week
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While we are ramping up those efforts, our work still isn’t done. We will continue to provide financial relief and assistance to New Yorkers who need it.
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What about the 800,000 New Yorkers who lost federal unemployment?
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We still need financial assistance with respect to the unemployment benefits. There are millions of NYers that need financial assistance for their day to day living expenses. Reinstate the unemployment benefits!
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@GovKathyHochul Landlords filing on behalf of tenants are baffled as to why tenants are being EXTREMELY uncooperative. Please re-educate the ERAP phone operators as to the new legislation. The small Landlords with 4-6 units are suffering tremendously from biased tenants!Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@GovKathyHochul, are these funds finally being paid out to landlords? -
They will be soon
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This will enable tenants at risk for eviction to stay in their homes and helping struggling landlords to recoup unpaid rent.