Field Updates

With primaries over and high-stake elections this Fall NOW is the time to check your voter registration.

Nassau County Legislator and long-time housing advocate Siela Bynoe of Westbury defeated Assemblymember Taylor Darling of Uniondale 53-46% in the combative Democratic Primary

While absentee ballots remain to be counted next week, Lisa Ortiz, president of the Lakeview Library Board, trails Hempstead Village Trustee Noah Burroughs by just 171 votes

Another attempted comeback did not pan out for former State Senator and City Council Member Hiram Monserrate of East Elmhurst.

Polls are open for New York's registered Democrats on June 25th from 6 AM-9 PM. Early voting hours vary locally.

Last Tuesday, nearly 1,500 real estate brokers and agents rallied at New York City Hall to voice opposition to advancing legislation

The New York Department of City Planning (DCP) Director Dan Garodnick has released the updated draft zoning proposal for the Jamaica Neighborhood Plan. 

"Co-op and condo owners say New York City's landmark climate law is saddling them with bills worth tens of thousands of dollars to fund environmentally friendly upgrades

On Saturday, June 8, the New York State Legislature concluded its 2024 legislative session.

Over the past year, the Town of Huntington has been working with the Melville community to create a walkable downtown with mixed-use development entirely south of the Long Island Expressway.

"The Town of Hempstead's initial attempt toward walking away from an effective rezoning effort near the Inwood and North Lawrence train stations is a disappointing step backward.

Last Friday, LIBOR Government Affairs Director Kevin Brady represented our association at the Governor's invite-only New York Pride Brunch at the Executive Mansion in Albany.

"NYCHA is now accepting applications for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program, which provides rental aid for low-income families.

As part of LIBOR's commitment to fair housing for all and embracing DEI initiatives that are good for both members' business and the communities we serve, LIBOR officially joined LGBTQ+ Pride marches for the first time this year!

NYSAR urges REALTORS® living and working in New York City to tell their local Council Member to oppose legislative changes to broker fees (Int. 360, aka the FARE Act).

REALTORS® living and working in New York City are invited to NYSAR's rally at City Hall at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, June 12 to oppose Int. 360.

"State Senator Jessica Ramos (D-Corona, Jackson Heights) dealt a serious blow Tuesday to New York Mets owner Steve Cohen’s dream of building a massive casino and entertainment complex

"The City of New York "is considering buying homes from residents of a small flood-prone section of Flushing, potentially presenting homeowners with the tough choice of selling and relocating  

"Five years ago, Hempstead officials began a bipartisan effort to transform a jumble of commercial and residential areas near the commuter rail stations in Inwood and North Lawrence into a walkable, vibrant community.

REALTORS® living and working in New York City – Please urge the New York City Council to oppose legislation (Int. 360) prohibiting real estate brokers and agents of a landlord from collecting a broker’s fee from a renter.