NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT ANNOUNCES HEALTHY HOMES, HEALTHY FAMILIES EXPO 2006

HomeSite Index A-ZAbout HPD - Mayor's Housing Plan - Commissioner's Message - Organizational Chart - Office Descriptions - Mission Statement - Self-Guided Walking Tours - HPD Alumni Association - HPD Housing Conference Language Access PlanApartment Seekers - Current Housing Lotteries - Mitchell-Lama Apartments - Additional ResourcesArchitects/Engineers - Standard SpecificationsDevelopers - Requests for Proposals, Qualifications, and Offers - HPD-Owned Property Development - Other Government-Owned Property Development - Housing Finance Programs - Lead Paint Law Compliance - Equal Opportunity Package - Labor Standards - HUD Section 3 - Environmental Review - Doing Business with the City - Green BuildingHomebuyers - Current Housing Lotteries - Mitchell-Lama Co-ops - Down Payment Assistance - Homebuyers Guide - Homebuyers Classes - Public Outreach and Education - Homeownership Programs A-ZHomeowners - Home Rehabilitation Loans - Selling or Refinancing HPD Sponsored Homes - Foreclosure Prevention - Property Tax Delinquency - Housing Code Compliance - Lead Paint Law Compliance - Carbon Monoxide Law Compliance - Housing FairsPublic Outreach and Education CoursesJobseekers - Job Postings - Fellowship ProgramPress Room - Housing Code Violation Data - Housing Vacancy Survey - HPD Statistics - Publications - Housing Links - Really Simple Syndication (RSS) FeedResidential Building Owners - Housing Code Compliance - Financial and Managerial Advice - Property Tax DelinquencyResidential Tenants - Apartment Maintenance Problems - Rights and Responsibilities - Housing Code Violations and Registration Information - Tenants in Privately Owned Buildings - Tenants in HPD-Owned BuildingsSection 8 - Information for Landlords - Information for Tenants Vendors/Contractors - Doing Business With HPD - Training and Business Opportunities - Commercial Leasing in HPD PropertiesContact HPD - By Phone - By Mail or In Person


	FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Release # 25-06 Tuesday, October 10, 2006 Neill McG. Coleman (212) 863-8076

	NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT ANNOUNCES HEALTHY HOMES, HEALTHY FAMILIES EXPO 2006 Housing Education Program will feature training, workshops, and exhibits

	The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) has announced the 2006 Healthy Homes, Healthy Families Expo which will take place on October 18^th, 2006 at LaGuardia Community College in Queens. This free expo, which will run from 9:00 AM to 7:00PM, will feature exhibit tables throughout the day representing city, state, and federal agencies, non-profit partners, community organizations, and other vendors providing information on in-home safety. As a recipient of numerous US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Healthy Homes grants over the past 10 years, HPD is excited to host this event. The Expo will also feature local officials speaking on a variety of topics related to in-home safety including enforcement of housing codes and general home safety throughout the morning. The Expo will continue in the afternoon with workshops ranging from home environmental issues to obtaining licenses and permits for home improvements. HPD Commissioner Shaun Donovan said, “Healthy homes are the foundation of healthy families and strong neighborhoods. Events like the Healthy Homes, Healthy Families Expo empowers New Yorkers to improve the safety and conditions of their homes and provides tools that can help them.” HUD will be participating at the expo by offering a two day class for people interested in training educators for their National Public Awareness and Outreach Campaign “Healthy Homes for Healthy Kids”. These Train-the-Trainer/Peer-to-Peer classes will take place on October 16^th and 17^th from 9:00AM to 5:30PM and will train participants in educating others on recruiting fellow residents, providing technical assistance, becoming a resource in their community, delivering information to their peers, and participating in future community outreach events. This campaign will also feature a built-to-scale demonstration home where visitors can learn about indoor environmental risks, in-home health and safety issues, healthy living and a children’s educational play area where children can also learn about home safety. "HUD is devoted to educating parents about the most common health and safety hazards in the home, and is working with parents, teachers and children around the country to achieve this goal," said Sean Moss, HUD Regional Director for New York and New Jersey. "That is why we are so grateful to Commissioner Donovan and HPD for hosting the 2006 Healthy Homes, Healthy Families Expoat LaGuardia Community College in Queens, and including HUD as one of the key exhibitors." "Home health hazards may lead to illnesses and injuries, such as lead poisoning, asthma, allergies, window falls, and chemical poisonings," said Nancy Clark, Assistant Commissioner for Environmental Disease Prevention at the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. "This event is a great way for New Yorkers to learn how to keep their homes healthy and safe." A complete list of speakers and workshops can be found on the HPD website at www.nyc.gov/hpd . Expo attendees will also get the opportunity to visit HPD’s Handy Van, a mobile classroom that provides housing education to residents in their own neighborhood. The Handy Van offers information and training on basic home repairs, electrical safety, gas safety, enhanced affordability through energy efficiency, and home health safety issues. Registration for the 2006 Healthy Homes, Healthy Families Expo can be completed online at www.nyc.gov/hpd or by calling 212-863-8830 WHAT: Healthy Homes, Healthy Families 2006 Expo WHO: New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene HANAC Inc. Neighborhood Housing Services of Bedford-Stuyvesant Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation St. Nicholas Neighborhood Preservation Services Pratt Area Community Council Brooklyn Housing Family Services WHERE: LaGuardia Community College, 31-10 Thomson Ave., Bldg E, Queens WHEN: Expo: Wednesday, October 18, 9 AM to 7 PM HUD Classes: Monday, October 16 9 AM to 5:30PM; Tuesday, October 17 9 AM to 5:30PM WHY: The Healthy Homes, Healthy Families 2006 Expo is an opportunity for residents of the local community to learn about home safety issues as well as energy efficiency and conservation from local officials and health experts. # # #