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Field Updates

Governor 2026: Hochul's Mixed Numbers, Stefanik Leads Lawler & Blakeman
Jul 2, 2025 2 min read
"A majority of New York voters may say they want Gov. Kathy Hochul to be replaced, but they’re not on board with her potential replacements,"
NYC Mayor 2025: Mamdani Surge Leaves Cuomo Unsure, Trump Backs Adams
Jul 2, 2025 2 min read
Democratic Primary: "Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani (Astoria) defeated former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo
Hempstead: NY Secretary of State Tours Main Street Housing Plans
Jul 2, 2025 2 min read
"State and local officials walked through the streets of downtown Hempstead Village on Monday like painters holding up their thumbs to take in the perspective before applying brushstrokes.
Suffolk: Legislature Passes LIBOR-Backed First Responder Housing Bill
Jul 2, 2025 1 min read
"Suffolk County lawmakers, in a bipartisan initiative to boost ranks of volunteer fire and EMS departments, approved legislation this week that adds a new housing incentive," reported NPR News.
Smyth Sweep: Pro-Housing Team Wins Huntington Republican Primaries!
Jun 25, 2025 1 min read
"Town Supervisor Ed Smyth and his team won a brutal Huntington Republican primary Tuesday night,
NYC Mayor: Cuomo Concedes Democratic Nomination to Mamdani
Jun 25, 2025 1 min read
With 99% of scanners reporting, New York State Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani (D-Astoria) won 1st place on 43.5% of ballots counted in the crowded New York City Democratic mayoral primary.
Now Is the Time! Check Your Voter Registration for November 
Jun 25, 2025 1 min read
Voting is not only your duty as an American citizen, but a right generations of Americans have fought for
REALTORS® Support Pro-Housing Candidates in Huntington GOP Primary
Jun 18, 2025 1 min read
"The New York State Association of REALTORS® Fund is spending more than $150,000 to support Huntington Town Supervisor Ed Smyth’s campaign against Brooke Lupinacci
Nassau Judge: "Block Fee" on Real Estate Transactions "Excessive"
Jun 18, 2025 1 min read
"The $300 fee imposed by Nassau for some real estate transactions is 'excessive, inappropriate and serves as an unconstitutional tax,' and must be reduced, a county judge has ruled
Hempstead Village Mayor Hobbs Joins LIBOR's Juneteenth Celebration
Jun 18, 2025 1 min read
Hempstead Village Mayor Waylyn Hobbs, Jr. joined LIBOR's Member Engagement Committee and the local chapter of NAREB for our second annual Juneteenth celebration.
NYC 2025: Early Voting Underway, Bloomberg Backs Cuomo, and Bernie Backs Mamdani
Jun 18, 2025 1 min read
"In a few days, hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers will make their way out to their nearest polling location
NYSAR Lobbying Leads to Movement on Priority Legislation
Jun 11, 2025 1 min read
This week, NYSAR staff continued to meet with state lawmakers to advocate for passage of REALTOR®-supported legislation while also urging defeat of legislation that would be harmful for real estate businesses.
NYSAR submits testimony before NYC Council against proposal delaying sales
Jun 11, 2025 1 min read
One June 3, NYSAR submitted formal testimony before the New York City Council in opposition to Int. 902
Nassau Coliseum: Casino Debate Rages, Awaits Sands Replacement
May 28, 2025 1 min read
"The future of the Nassau Coliseum site is being debated at Hempstead Town Hall
Pass The SALT: US House Raises SALT Cap in "Big Beautiful Bill"
May 28, 2025 1 min read
"Republican House members from New York praised the bill, particularly that higher cap. SALT lets taxpayers subtract certain state and local taxes from their federal taxable income
NYC Mayor 2025: Zohran Mamdani Rolls Out Homeownership Plan
May 28, 2025 1 min read
Polling in a strong second in the NYC mayoral Democratic primary, State Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani (D-Astoria) held a press conference in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn to announce his homeownership plan
NYC Mayor 2025: Jumaane Williams Backs Adrienne Adams & Brad Lander
May 28, 2025 1 min read
"It’s just four weeks until primary day and Public Advocate Jumaane Williams is trying to tip the scales away from frontrunner Andrew Cuomo.
Newsday Columnist Slams Anti-Housing Candidates
May 20, 2025 1 min read
"In Smithtown, Suffolk County Legis. Rob Trotta is challenging Supervisor Ed Wehrheim, with Kings Park as the key battleground.
LIBOR Joins SALT Letter as Trump Walks Back Promise?
May 20, 2025 1 min read
"As a coalition of the region’s leading business and economic development organizations, we write in support of your efforts in Congress to fully restore the state and local tax (SALT) deduction to help make Long Island more affordable for its residents
Suffolk: LIBOR Backs Housing for First Responders
May 20, 2025 1 min read
"REALTORS® believe that if you are brave enough to put your life on the line for a community, you are more than deserving of living in that same community as a fellow neighbor and taxpayer,"