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New York Attorney General Letitia James has ordered three Long Island real estate companies to pay $115,000 to settle claims of housing discrimination.

Half a million dollars is being split into 20 forgivable loans to kick off the program. Bridgeport Mayor Joseph Ganim said he is willing to expand the program with city money if there is enough interest.

The housing market is trying to regain its footing, yet sales have slipped in much of the country. One exception is in Connecticut, where sales –…