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Governor Cuomo Announces Air Conditioners Available for Low-Income New Yorkers With Serious Medical Conditions
Annual Cooling Initiative, Directed by Homes and Community Renewal, Offers Relief for Vulnerable New Yorkers During Heat Wave

Albany, NY (June 29, 2012)

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced assistance for low-income New Yorkers whose health issues pose a medical emergency during the extended period of hot weather forecasted for the state in the coming days.
"The late spring and early summer have already brought several heat waves, which can be life-and-death matters for New Yorkers with serious medical conditions," Governor Cuomo said. "Senior citizens and children are especially susceptible to heat-related illness, and this initiative will provide low-income homes with much-needed air conditioners so that New Yorkers have the assistance they need to stay cool and healthy."
In order to protect vulnerable New Yorkers, New York State has set aside $3 million in funding through the federally-funded Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
"Summer heat can be dangerous for many New Yorkers," said U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer. "I strongly urge eligible families and seniors to take advantage of this program to help keep their homes safe and comfortable. As this heat wave moves across New York, it’s absolutely essential that seniors aren’t put at risk because they can't afford to keep their homes cool."
"Working with our non-profit partners across the state, we are happy to provide some relief to those needy New Yorkers with medical conditions," said Darryl C. Towns, Commissioner/CEO of New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR), which administers LIHEAP. "But if you find yourself without air conditioning and in a true heat emergency this summer, please do not wait: head to your nearest local cooling center."
Eligibility for the program is determined by:
1.  LIHEAP low-income guidelines. (For a four-person household, the maximum gross annual income to qualify is approximately $49,500.)
2.  Having at least one household member who has been diagnosed with a chronic or acute medical condition which is aggravated by exposure to extreme heat situations.
3.  A doctor providing written documentation (dated within the last six months) that air-conditioning assistance is critical to prevent a heat emergency.
Households that have a working air conditioner or have received one from the State in the last 10 years are not eligible.
The cooling program is administered by HCR with funding provided from the federal Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) funds, through the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA). HCR's network of 63 local Weatherization agencies will provide delivery and installation of cooling program services, and funds have been allocated to ensure coverage in each of the state’s 62 counties.
These agencies will accept applications, determine eligibility, and oversee the installation of the air-conditioning units. Under the terms of the grant, one air conditioner will be awarded to an eligible household or dwelling unit, with installation and labor included. Grants do not include an additional HEAP cash benefit to cover the cost of operating the air conditioning unit.

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Households that have a working air conditioner or have received one from the State in the last 10 years are not eligible.

I wonder, is there an inspector going around making sure people don't have an air conditioner to make sure people aren't stealing from the system?

Quoted from rampage

I wonder, is there an inspector going around making sure people don't have an air conditioner to make sure people aren't stealing from the system?

that would assume gov't checks and balances......bwahhhahaha

do air conditioners get handed out in the south?

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do air conditioners get handed out in the south?

Nope.

Quoted from 147

Nope.

AIN'T THAT FUNNY......discomfort in nys not allowed due to possible election loss and restless uncomfortable envious
plebs.......

1. keep the plebs comfortable for fear of mutiny

Well, Boxy's gotta have his entitlements ... imagine what he'd be like if he were GRUMPY and OLD

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Well, Boxy's gotta have his entitlements ... imagine what he'd be like if he were GRUMPY and OLD

LMAO!  As if I had anything to do with this thread or it's subject.
There is nothing funnier than an Irate Conservative displaying his Outrage!!!

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I wonder, is there an inspector going around making sure people don't have an air conditioner to make sure people aren't stealing from the system?

I'm sure.   You know, one of those $80,000 a year employees

If they have cable TV and a cell phone and internet in their home, they should NOT be eligible.   They should be using their welfare to purchase an air conditioner instead of spending it on non-essentials.

How about Pastor Charllie cut back on his lavish lifestyle and buy the air conditioners instead of the taxpayers paying for it

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If they have cable TV and a cell phone and internet in their home, they should NOT be eligible.  \

Cell phone are also FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Cell phone are also FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Internet will be free as well... As soon as the libs do enough hand wringing about disenfranchising of the poor.
In fact, TWC has started running ads about internet access without a price listed...hmmmm

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do air conditioners get handed out in the south?

County cooling administrator? WTF! You're kidding right? Wonder which DEM moron added that title. This reminds me of a DEM moron that regularly came to the City Council demanding the City give her an air conditioner. Now she can bother the newly minted County cooling administrator. Only in New York. OINK!

I don't know WTF is wrong with these folks....this is starting to smell like Woodstock in the rain....