Field Updates

"Patchogue always has been an example of what Long Island does right when it comes to housing.

This week, the Citizens Budget Commission sent a letter to Governor Hochul requesting a veto of legislation that would extend the Industrial & Commercial Abatement Program (ICAP) for 4 years.

On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Commerce approved more than $664 million in funding for New York State to expand broadband access to areas of the state currently lacking it.

As the public review of the City of Yes for Housing Opportunity proposal continues, New York City’s Mayor Adams criticized opponents of his citywide rezoning proposal this week.

While the ability to work as an independent contractor has been recognized and protected under the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) since 1982, recent lawsuits, state legislation, and new federal rules now threaten this vital classification. 

LIBOR members joined REALTORs® from across America in May to lobby Capitol Hill on several bills, including H.R. 5419

LIBOR staff watched Queens Borough President Donovan Richards (D) support the goals of increasing housing inventory \

Changes coming to the Town of Hempstead? "Since the start of Hempstead Town’s councilmanic districts in 2000

The billion-dollar fiscal fallout from Governor Hochul's 11-hour suspension of the MTA "congestion pricing" plan almost claimed another victim this past week.

"Developers have filed plans to build a three-story mixed-use apartment complex in Kings Park on the site of a former restaurant — a move Smithtown officials say is key to revitalizing the hamlet.

"In the first public polling in New York since President Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential race, new Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris has nearly doubled Biden’s lead over Donald Trump,"

"'Mayor Eric Adams on Monday doubled down on a proposal that will make it easier for property owners to build accessory dwelling units, pushing back against backlash from community boards and elected officials in the outer boroughs,'

"The Long Island Housing Partnership will be providing 32 new single-family, affordable homes in North Bellport

The combination of a statewide ballot referendum for an “Equal Rights Amendment” and Democrats’ switch from President Joe Biden to the more energizing Vice President Kamala Harris

"City Comptroller Brad Lander announced his bid for mayor on Tuesday, confirming one of the worst-kept secrets in New York political circles and formalizing a serious challenge to New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ reelection prospects.

“City Council Member Sandra Ung (D-Flushing) has introduced a bipartisan bill protecting homeowners from squatters.

The number of existing U.S. residential properties purchased by international buyers has dropped to a 15-year low, according to a new report from the National Association of Realtors.

High rents are not a new phenomenon in New York City, but paired with steep upfront costs, many are finding it tough to secure their next home.

The city’s lowest density community districts — where very little housing has been built despite a citywide crisis — are opposing the mayor’s citywide rezoning proposal..

"Over 200 New Yorkers tuned in remotely or came in person to comment on 'City of Yes: Zoning for Housing Opportunity' plan during a marathon City Planning Commission (CPC) hearing