Field Updates

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

"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,"

New York City Council voted to expand the Long Island City Partnership's Business Improvement District

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"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

"North Hempstead Building Commissioner John Niewender will retire next month as town officials plan reforms to the department, officials said.

"The Tunnel to Towers Foundation plans to tear down a derelict motel in Island Park and build more than 40 apartments for homeless veterans on the site

A Long Island congressional race considered one of the closest in the state may have ramifications beyond November – as local Democrats and Republicans duke it out for a message win

It's happening: Public incentives and private angst are combining to drive dozens of projects past the planning stages.

Following last week's announcement, he would back Mayor Eric Adams' (D) "City of Yes for Housing Opportunity" 

Registration is now open for LIBOR members who live or work in New York City to join our first annual "NYC Lobby Day" at City Hall on Wednesday, October 23, 2024

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"Richards on Monday announced his conditional support for the Adams administration’s 'City of Yes' housing proposal, becoming the final borough president to weigh in on the highly contested plan

"Patchogue always has been an example of what Long Island does right when it comes to housing.

This week, the Citizens Budget Commission sent a letter to Governor Hochul requesting a veto of legislation that would extend the Industrial & Commercial Abatement Program (ICAP) for 4 years.

On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Commerce approved more than $664 million in funding for New York State to expand broadband access to areas of the state currently lacking it.

As the public review of the City of Yes for Housing Opportunity proposal continues, New York City’s Mayor Adams criticized opponents of his citywide rezoning proposal this week.

While the ability to work as an independent contractor has been recognized and protected under the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) since 1982, recent lawsuits, state legislation, and new federal rules now threaten this vital classification. 

LIBOR members joined REALTORs® from across America in May to lobby Capitol Hill on several bills, including H.R. 5419

LIBOR staff watched Queens Borough President Donovan Richards (D) support the goals of increasing housing inventory \