ยง 1260. Statement  of  legislative  findings.  The  legislature hereby
  finds and declares that there exists  in  New  York  state  a  need  for
  financial resources to assist senior citizen homeowners with the cost of
  addressing  emergencies  and code violations that pose a threat to their
  health and safety, or affecting the livability of their home.  Providing
  assistance for the cost of making such critical repairs will enable many
  seniors to continue to live independently in their own homes.
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