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NY State Extends COVID Rent Relief Program
New York State has extended the deadline to apply for the COVID Rent Relief Program through this Thursday. Renters who have their primary residence in New York State and whose income was 80 percent or less than the area median prior to March 1 are eligible. Families with the lowest income will be prioritized and the program funding is sent directly to the landlord. Get more details by logging on to hcr.ny.gov/RRP.
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