NYS Assembly 2024: Suffolk, Nassau, Queens Each Have 2 Key Races
Oct 9, 2024 2 min read
Going into this year's elections, Democrats have a supermajority in the State Assembly - 102 Democrats vs. 48 Republicans.
NYS Senate 2024: Suffolk, Nassau, Queens Each Have 1 Close Race 
Oct 9, 2024 2 min read
Going into this year's elections, Democrats have a supermajority in the State Senate - 42 Democrats vs. 21 Republicans.
LIBOR Supports New Housing Plans for Kings Park and Lindenhurst
Oct 9, 2024 2 min read
Last week, LIBOR submitted two letters of support for new transit-oriented housing opportunities in Suffolk County
City of Yes: NYC Council Speaker Schedules Hearings, Wants Changes
Oct 9, 2024 1 min read
"Mayor Eric Adams’ sweeping 'City of Yes' plan to overhaul land use rules and allow more housing development across New York City
Support Hurricane Helene Victims: Donate to the REALTORS® Relief Foundation
Oct 8, 2024 1 min read
Long Island Board of REALTORS® (LIBOR) is joining forces with NAR's REALTORS® Relief Foundation to help victims of Hurricane Helene.
NYC Mayor: Unprecedented Indictment May Bring Historic Special Election
Oct 2, 2024 1 min read
"New York City Mayor Eric Adams is facing federal charges of bribery, fraud and soliciting a political contribution from a foreign national, according to an indictment that was unsealed on Thursday
Suffolk: Newsday Backs County Exec. Ed Romaine's Water Quality Referendum 
Oct 2, 2024 1 min read
"But one of the most consequential choices facing voters in Suffolk County is not between two candidates.
City of Yes: NYC Planning Commission Approves, City Council Next
Oct 2, 2024 1 min read
"The City Planning Commission overwhelmingly approved Mayor Eric Adams’ ambitious City of Yes rezoning plan by a vote of 10 to 3
NYSAR Call for Action: "Say NO to Unfunded Mandates in Homeownership!"
Sep 24, 2024 1 min read
Have you answered NYSAR's Call For Action yet? Take Action now and tell the Governor, State Lawmakers, and Code Council to oppose mandated residential fire sprinklers in New York!
NYC Council: Broker Fee Bill Advances, "City of Yes" Is A Maybe
Sep 24, 2024 1 min read
New York City Councilmember Chi Ossé's (D-Bed-Stuy) Intro. 360, a bill to shift broker fees from tenants toward landlords
New York Population Loss: Newsday Highlights Cost of Housing, Low Inventory
Sep 24, 2024 1 min read
"New York has lost more than 800,000 residents to other states since 2020, the most of any state by share of population
Elections 2024: US Rep. D'Esposito Faces Ethics Scandal in Critical House Race
Sep 24, 2024 1 min read
"US Rep. Anthony D’Esposito (R) on Tuesday pushed back against a New York Times report alleging that he put both
Huntington: LIBOR Support Town's Melville Housing & Rezoning Plan
Sep 17, 2024 1 min read
With the appreciation of Huntington Town officials, LIBOR recently joined business community leaders and local residents to speak up in support of new housing in Melville
NYC Mayor '25: Ramos Joins Primary, More Adams Admin. Resignations & Investigations
Sep 17, 2024 2 min read
"New York State Sen. Jessica Ramos (D-Jackson Heights, Corona) officially launched her New York City mayoral campaign Friday morning, becoming the first woman to join the increasingly crowded race,"
Queens: NYC Council Expands LIC's Business Improvement District
Sep 17, 2024 1 min read
New York City Council voted to expand the Long Island City Partnership's Business Improvement District
September is REALTOR® Safety Month
Sep 16, 2024 3 min read
In an ongoing effort to help protect our members and keep safety top of mind, LIBOR and NAR dedicate September as REALTOR® Safety Month.
Raise Your Voice: Join NYC Local Lobby Day 10/23 - A New LIBOR-HGAR Collaboration
Sep 16, 2024 1 min read
Are you a REALTOR® who lives in or works in Queens? Join LIBOR as we partner with HGAR for a new interborough collaboration at New York City Hall
LIBOR Announces Newly Elected 2025/26 Board of Directors
Sep 12, 2024 2 min read
LIBOR is pleased to announce the newly elected 2025/26 At-Large Board of Directors
New York State Pauses $3M Fair Housing Testing Program
Sep 12, 2024 1 min read
The New York attorney general’s fair housing testing program has faced delays, leaving up to $3 million in real estate license fees and penalty payments unused, reported Newsday.
Huntington: Town Scales Back Housing Plans For Melville Rezoning
Sep 10, 2024 1 min read
"Ahead of a public hearing Tuesday, Huntington Town has scaled back a plan to transform parts of Melville into a walkable community with housing and businesses