Field Updates

Saturday, February 3rd marks the beginning of early voting and both deadlines to register to vote or apply for an absentee ballot before the Tuesday, February 13th

"New York Republican moderates and House GOP leaders reached an agreement to consider a bill addressing the state and local tax deduction (SALT)

"Saying it will speed construction of badly needed new housing and other development, Brookhaven Supervisor Dan Panico (R)

In the race to replace disgraced former Republican Congressman George Santos, former Democratic Congressman Tom Suozzi is ahead in his quest to return to Washington

Newsday ran a cover story on the expansion of New York's Plus One ADU Program.

“Gov. Kathy Hochul is proposing new rules to prohibit insurers from discriminating against low-income tenants

With mail ballot applications and new voter registration due by the start of early in-person voting on February 3rd, Democrats, Republicans, and allied PACs are announcing

In a Twitter/X post targeting former Nassau County Legislator and newly declared State Senate candidate Josh Lafazan (D-Syosset)

At least two progressive City Council members won’t be chairing the committees they led last session — or any committees at all

After the State Legislature refused the Governor's previous local mandate plan, "Hochul said her new proposal is based on incentives

Let's be honest with New Yorkers: the only thing that will solve the housing affordability crisis is building hundreds of thousands of homes.

The Town of Huntington has begun participating in the state’s ADU Plus One program that helps homeowners upgrade or create accessory apartment units.

Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. (D) announced his recommendation to approve with conditions Phase II of the Willets Point redevelopment plan

On December 18, NYSAR 2023 President John Vernazza submitted written testimony before the State Assembly’s public hearing on “Assessing Housing Needs Across New York State.”

On December 27, Gov. Kathy Hochul vetoed legislation that would have widened the net of eligible campaign contributions for matching public funds under a new system that is being rolled out in the 2024 elections. 

Limited liability companies in New York will be required to report names of their beneficial owners under a new state law signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul.

NYC Social Services Commissioner, Molly Wasow Park, told the City Council that a package of housing voucher bills “cannot be implemented” next month due to “substantial financial, operational and legal issues.”

With Local Law 97 going into effect this New Year's Day, NY1 reports that "the City estimates about 1,600

Following successful negotiations between real estate interests and the New York City Council, "...starting in 2025

"Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) on Friday signed a new law that could radically transform local elections in New York