Field Updates

“The city’s real estate industry and a trade union have struck a deal as part of negotiations to revive a controversial property tax break in Albany” 

The closest local races this Fall could once again be on the South Shore

"Democrat Tom Suozzi was sworn in as a congressman again Wednesday, representing Long Island and Queens' 3rd congressional district,"  reported CBS News.

"F.B.I. agents on Thursday searched two houses owned by a close aide to Mayor Eric Adams of New York, according to two people with knowledge of the matter.

“New York state lawmakers are poised to approve new congressional districts on Wednesday that could finally put an end to three years of court battles and partisan bickering

While most downstate districts remained nearly the same, much of Jackson Heights would now be in the overwhelmingly Democratic 14th District with U.S. Rep.  Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez 

“Nassau County has frozen its property tax rolls for a fourth straight year and made it easier for challengers to win reductions — factors that also expand inequities in assessments and erode the accuracy of the rolls,” reported Newsday.

New York City Councilmember Chi Osse (D-Bed-Stuy)  announced he would reintroduce his bill 

The House rejected a rule that would provide for floor consideration of a bill to double the cap on state and local tax deductions for married couples earning up to $500,000

Democrat John Avlon, an author and former CNN political analyst, launched a bid Wednesday to oust freshman Rep. Nick LaLota in New York's 1st Congressional District,” reported Newsday.

A bipartisan state redistricting commission approved a new set of district lines for Congressional seats in New York that would make minor adjustments to help Democrats...

The high court on Tuesday said it would not consider two cases brought by landlords of rent-stabilized buildings in Long Island City ...

LIBOR was honored to welcome a distinguished panel, led by LIBOR Senior Director of Public Policy & Government Affairs Marlo Paventi...

Majority Democrat Tom Suozzi is returning to the U.S. House of Representatives after a surprisingly decisive 54-46% win over Nassau County Legislator Mazi Pilip

“Local 32BJ is positioning itself as the bridge between the governor and the Legislature in an effort to secure a deal on housing,”

Governor Kathy Hochul “said the 20 locales are the first to be certified as ‘pro-housing,’

With early voting ending Saturday, February 11, Newsday's editorial board  endorsed Democrat Tom Suozzi for his bipartisan record

"U.S. Attorney Damian Williams called it a 'classic pay-to-play' scheme."

Supported by labor unions and environmental advocates, Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine and Presiding Officer Kevin McCaffrey announced what they called  "landmark legislation to protect Suffolk’s drinking water." 

Significant challenges have emerged for two incumbent State Senators in our area.