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Mortgage Fraud Leader Sentenced to Nearly 17 Years in Prison
March 16, 2010 Posted by Arizona RealEstateRama
PHOENIX, AZ - March 16, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Mario G. Bernadel, 51, a citizen of Haiti, was sentenced today to nearly 17 years in prison for his conviction on multiple counts for leading a mortgage fraud scheme in Phoenix that cost banks over $9 million.
Homeless Still Need Help Staying Warm
February 12, 2010 Posted by Arizona RealEstateRama
February 12, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Many of the community’s homeless end up on the streets without blankets, clothing and other necessities to keep them warm when temperatures drop during the night, even though it’s warming up during the day.
Phoenix Public Transit Progresses With ARRA Projects
August 25, 2009 Posted by Arizona RealEstateRama
August 25, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Phoenix Public Transit Department announced it was awarded $88.8 million in American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds for projects in the Phoenix/Mesa urbanized area. The portion of these funds dedicated to city of Phoenix projects totals more than $29.1 million in improvements to its transit system and infrastructure, including $3.9 million for METRO light rail improvements in Phoenix. Also, as the region’s federal grant recipient for the Phoenix/Mesa urbanized area, the city of Phoenix was awarded additional funds to disburse to grant sub-recipients.
Mayor Celebrates the First Phoenix Home Weatherization Using Federal Recovery Funds
August 18, 2009 Posted by Arizona RealEstateRama
August 18, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon will celebrate the first Phoenix home renovated under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act’s “Weatherization Program” 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, at the home of Arthur and Rosa Lovato, 1711 W. Mitchell Dr. The city of Phoenix received 7.2 million federal dollars to fund this program, administered by the city’s Neighborhood Services Department
Nogales Port of Entry to Receive GSA Funds Under Recovery Act
July 31, 2009 Posted by Arizona RealEstateRama
Washington, D.C. - July 31, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Congressman Raúl M. Grijalva announced today that the Nogales West U.S. Land Port of Entry in Congressional District 7 will receive grant funds from the General Services Administration (GSA) through the American Recovery and Investment Act to construct a new high-performance green federal building.
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Available
March 24, 2009 Posted by Arizona RealEstateRama
March 24, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Qualified Phoenix residents may be eligible to participate in the city of Phoenix Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
Household Utility Help Available
March 18, 2009 Posted by Arizona RealEstateRama
March 18, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Qualified Phoenix residents may be eligible to participate in the city of Phoenix Utility Repair and Replacement Program.
