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DHCR and OFSC hold North Country Meet & Greet

ALBANY, NY (09/04/2007)(readMedia)--

NYS Division of Housing and Office for Small Cities Hold “Meet & Greet” with North Country Community Development and Elected Leaders

WHO: Jamie Rogers, Mayor of Lake Placid, will host the event and make welcoming remarks

Deborah VanAmerongen, Commissioner of the NYS Division of Housing & Community Renewal (DHCR)

Joe Rabito, Director of the NYS Office for Small Cities (OFSC)

WHAT: North Country “Meet & Greet” with local community development organizations and public officials

WHEN: Tuesday, September 4 at 1:00-3:00 p.m.

WHERE: The Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort, 2559 Main Street, Lake Placid

WHY: DHCR and OFSC are holding Meet & Greets across the state to connect with local community development and public leaders and re-introduce the programs and grants offered through DHCR and OFSC that help revitalize neighborhoods, and expand economic development and affordable housing opportunities.

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