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Gov. Kathy Hochul on Sunday announced $2 million in aid for the tenants affected by the tragic Bronx fire that left 17 people dead.
The money, provided through the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, will help with case management, personal property replacements, relocation costs, funeral costs and rental assistance.
“When I met the tenants … including many who immigrated to our state with hopes of finding a better life, I could see the unspeakable pain in their eyes, and I pledged to help them recover,” Hochul said in a statement. “We will help give them the support they need to recover.”
Hochul’s office said it will partner with BronxWorks, an area non-profit that works with the state’s Emergency Needs for the Homeless Program, to ensure the money goes to those in need.
The governor said the funding would also provide money to families who’ve lost their income because of the fire.
The governor said the money can also go to providing funds to family who lost their income due to the death of a family member in the fire.
“I want those impacted to know that we will not forget you, we will not abandon you, we are here for you,” the governor said.
Among the dead in the inferno last Sunday were nine adults and eight children. More than 60 others were injured. The 19-story building had 118 occupied units, creating a housing crisis in its aftermath.
The Mayor’s Fund launched the Bronx Fire Relief Fund in wake of the tragedy and the Gambian Youth Organization raised more $1 million for those affected through GoFundMe.
Many of the displaced residents were temporarily housed in nearby hotels immediately after the fire, which officials blamed on a faulty space heater in a third-floor apartment.
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