Westchester Residential Opportunities Mourns the Passing of Nick Beilenson
It is with great sadness that WRO announces the death of our founder, Nick Beilenson, on February 22, 2022. Nick founded WRO in 1968 and has served and supported WRO in various capacities throughout our 53 years. Nick was a staunch advocate of social justice in all...
Women’s History Month
The She-Cession and What it Means for Housing Some economists have coined the economic slump brought on by the pandemic as a “she-cession” due to the disproportionate impact it has had on women, particularly women of color. According to the US Department of Labor...
Three Webinars
Free Financial Assistance Program Webinar February 11, 2021 at 2:00pm At this free webinar, you will learn about the financial assistance programs through WRO, Inc. Learn about the programs offered to help you pay past due rent, utility, or mortgage payments. You will...
Webinar panel discussion Racial Justice & Housing
Westchester Residential Opportunities, Inc. invites you to join our webinar panel discussion Racial Justice & HousingA dialogue on the intersection of race and housing opportunity:How where we live determines access to healthcare, employment, education, and...
Fair and Affordable Housing Expo 2020
The 2020 Fair and Affordable Housing EXPO has been cancelled due to the pandemic. The EXPO will return in 2021.
WRO Receives Fair Housing Grant from NYS Attorney General
Attorney General James Announces $4.5 Million Grant to Fund Fair Housing ProgramsGrants to Fund Programs Dedicated to EradicatingDiscriminatory Housing Practices Across New York NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced a $4.5 million grant...
One Year Later: SOI Discrimination in New York
On April 12, 2019, New York State adopted the Lawful Source of Income Non-Discrimination Act to improve housing opportunities throughout New York, particularly for people on government assistance. For the past year, WRO has been committed to maximizing the...
Westchester Residential Opportunities Alleges Housing Discrimination at Tor View Village Apartments in Rockland County
March 9, 2020 -- Westchester Residential Opportunities Alleges Housing Discrimination at Tor View Village Apartments in Rockland County -- White Plains, NY – Westchester Residential Opportunities, Inc. (WRO), a non-profit fair housing agency, has filed a lawsuit...
WRO Settles Fair Housing Allegations Against Spring Valley’s Linda Court Apartments
Congratulations to Leah Caro and thanks to all our sponsors and everyone who contributed to a great night for WRO
Event Sponsors:Platinum Sponsors:Nick & Evelyn Loeb BeilensonLeah CaroCheryl A. Christman & Thomas C. RiceHGAR/HGMLSGold Sponsors:Emery Celli Brinckerhoff & Abady LLPPeter Pauper PressSilver Sponsors:John BeilensonDorothy A. BotsoeERA Insite Realty...
HUD’s Proposed Changes to Disparate Impact Rule Would Cripple Fair Housing Enforcement
Take 10 Minutes to Help Us Fight the Changes! Westchester Residential Opportunities is working with the National Fair Housing Alliance and other prominent civil rights organizations on their Defend Civil Rights campaign. The campaign is fighting HUD’s recent attack on...
