The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in New York has suspended paying the Rockland Commission on Human Rights $93,000 for investigations into unfair and discriminatory housing practices, claiming violations of the Fair Housing Assistance Program’s requirements. Rockland County Executive Ed Day says it’s a personnel issue, and he expects the matter to be rectified…
If the county can’t meet guidelines next time around, HUD could recommend Rockland be removed from the reimbursement program. Day says residents can continue to file complaints with the agency as necessary.