Heart of the City Neighborhoods, Inc. (HOCN) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that exists to create, facilitate and support housing and neighborhood development in Buffalo’s core communities.

HOCN in the Media

Today In City Hall

November 16, 2012 8:00AM BUFFALO NEWS POLITICS NOW Written By Jill Terreri View Original Article Good morning, Today in City Hall, Mayor Byron W. Brown’s CitiStat team – which includes himself, Deputy Mayor Steve Casey, Corporation Counsel Tim Ball and Commissioner of Finance, Policy and Urban Affairs Janet Penska – are set to question Parking …

Rehabilitating Homes for WNY Families

Jul 12, 2012 WGRZ Written by WGRZ Web Staff View Original Article BUFFALO, NY– The Western New York Regional Economic Development Council Wednesday announced 14 housing rehabilitation and community development projects as part of Governor Cuomo’s Regional Council initiative. The projects will restore and rehabilitate homes for 290 families in Western New York, with total …

Repair and Reuse of Vacant Houses and Lots Urged at Breakfast Forum

May 10, 2012, 6:40 AM BUFFALO NEWS View Original Article By Mark Sommer News Staff Reporter Thousands of vacant houses and lots in Buffalo represent both a crisis and an opportunity, a panel of speakers said Wednesday at a forum in Temple Beth Zion. The subject was part of a breakfast series hosted by Heart …

Meeting Held to Discuss Vacant Properties

May 09, 2012 11:03AM  BUFFALO YNN View Original Article A local non profit met earlier today to talk about vacant housing in Buffalo, and look at creative solutions for combating the problem. Local leaders say a lot can be done to help eliminate vacant housing, but the most important thing is cooperation across municipal lines. …

Fair Housing Month Focuses on Bias, Rights

April 26, 2012, 6:59 AM BUFFALO NEWS View Original Article Various activities are scheduled during Fair Housing Month to raise awareness about housing discrimination and inform people of their rights under fair-housing laws. • From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, a webcast will be available for viewing at www.dhr.ny.gov. Titled “Emerging Federal and State …

Session set on how home can affect residents

March 13, 2012, 6:28 AM BUFFALO NEWS View Original Article Heart of the City Neighborhoods Inc. will talk about how your home can affect your health as it kicks off its “No Place Like Home” breakfast discussion series at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday in Temple Beth Zion, 805 Delaware Ave. “Your Health or Your Home: Choice …