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Congress & NYS 2024: REALTOR® Champions Win 11 of 15 Most-Watched Local Races

Nov 13, 2024, 16:33 PM by Christina DeFalco

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Increasing ADUs on Long Island and in Queens: Newsday Covers “Funds for Accessory Housing”

Jan 23, 2024 1 min read

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

Governor Hochul Targets Property Insurers Who Deny Coverage Based on Tenant Income, Vouchers

Jan 23, 2024 1 min read

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

Special Congressional Election: Parties and PACs Spend Millions, Make Sure You’re Ready to Vote

Jan 17, 2024 1 min read

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

State Senate 2024: Nassau Republican Jack Martins Makes Clear “I Am Running” for Re-Election

Jan 17, 2024 1 min read

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

New York City Council: Speaker Adrienne Adams May Replace Progressive Committee Chairs

Jan 17, 2024 1 min read

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

Governor Hochul: Require "Pro-Housing Community" Status for Suburbs to Get Extra Funds

Jan 10, 2024 1 min read

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

Governor Hochul: "Tired of Waiting" For More NY Homes, Says "Let New York City Build"

Jan 10, 2024 1 min read

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

Huntington: Town Joins New York State's "ADU Plus One" Program

Jan 10, 2024 1 min read

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 Approves Stadium Plan, Conditional on Housing & Infrastructure Changes

Jan 10, 2024 1 min read

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

LIBOR Installs 2024 Leadership and Honors Award Recipients

Jan 9, 2024 3 min read

On January, 4, LIBOR welcomed its 2024 Board of Directors, led by President Kevin Leatherman, and celebrated its 2023 award recipients and the graduating class of LIBOR’s inaugural Leadership Academy.

2024 Installations

Jan 4, 2024 1 min read

NYSAR Submits Testimony on State’s Housing Needs at Assembly Hearing

Jan 3, 2024 1 min read

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.”

Gov. Hochul Vetoes Campaign Finance Changes

Jan 3, 2024 1 min read

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.

Gov. Hochul Signs LLC Transparency Act

Jan 3, 2024 1 min read

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 Mayor Tells City Council He Won’t Implement Housing Voucher Plan

Jan 3, 2024 1 min read

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.”