James: Nassau, Suffolk eligible for new affordable housing grants

State Attorney General Letitia James on Tuesday in Island Park announced $8 million in new funding available to create and expand below-market housing for first-time buyers in Nassau, Suffolk and six other New York counties. The Community Land Trusts Capacity Building Inititative program, allows municipalities and counties, through nonprofit organizations to make affordable housing available.  Credit: Newsday / Shelby Knowles