Field Updates

Congress: REALTOR® Team for NY's 4th District Meets New U.S. Rep. Laura Gillen
Apr 9, 2025 1 min read
LIBOR’s very own Mary Alice Ruppert, NAR’s Federal Political Contact (FPC) for newly elected U.S. Rep. Laura Gillen (D-Town of Hempstead, Long Beach
Hempstead 2025: Town Supervisor Don Clavin (R) Not Running Again, Both Parties Scramble
Apr 9, 2025 1 min read
Now that Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin, a Republican, has opted to seek a guaranteed judgeship rather than a fourth term, does he resign early to allow the GOP-controlled town board to anoint his successor?
Suffolk: County Exec. Ed Romaine (R) Gives State of the County Address
Apr 9, 2025 1 min read
To kick of National Fair Housing Month, REALTORS® met with Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine (R) ahead of his State of the County speech
NYC 2025: Mayor Adams Running Independent Could Mean 5-Way November Election
Apr 9, 2025 1 min read
"New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) withdrew from the city’s Democratic primary on Thursday and said he would instead run for reelection as an independent
NYC Mayor 2025: New Endorsements Announced, But Will Adams Run Independent?
Apr 1, 2025 1 min read
In a press conference in which he slammed former Governor Andrew Cuomo for dodging questions over COVID in nursing homes, bail reform
HUD: Trump Admin. Backs New Housing, But DOGE Cuts Hit Home
Apr 1, 2025 2 min read
"U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner shared an idea jointly formulated with Interior Secretary Doug Burgum
Long Island: $10M NYS Program to Boost Local Government Housing Plans
Apr 1, 2025 1 min read
"Empire State Development, the state's primary business-aid agency, voted Thursday to create a new $10 million program that will help Long Island communities identify and vet potential sites for new multifamily housing, such as townhomes or apartments,"
LIBOR Launches 2nd Annual "Congressional Coffee" Talk for 4/23
Mar 26, 2025 1 min read
In the spirit of encouraging bipartisan collaboration and greater understanding of federal policymaking amongst our diverse jurisdiction, we invite ALL our members to participate in our second annual “Congressional Coffee Talk” forum
Huntington: Anti-Housing Team Challenges Supervisor Smyth's Slate
Mar 26, 2025 1 min read
"Three candidates, fueled by opposition to the [ LIBOR-supported] Melville Town Center project, Friday declared their intent to run for Town Board and supervisor
NYC Mayor: New Polls, Same Cuomo Lead; Mamdani & Adrienne Adams Rise
Mar 26, 2025 2 min read
Two different polls were released in the critical upcoming New York City Mayoral primary, as Democratic registrants will be able to rank their picks to be the next mayor in 2026-2029
Patchogue: 262 New Units Planned For Riverfront Carriage House Project
Mar 26, 2025 1 min read
"Nearly 10 years in the making, a $160 million luxury apartment project is now primed to transform a rundown section of Patchogue’s downtown,"
Governor: Downtown Revitalization Grants for Hempstead & Farmingdale
Mar 18, 2025 1 min read
"The Village of Hempstead is the latest Long Island municipality to be awarded $10 million from New York State’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative
NYC Mayor: Cuomo, Mamdani Raise Top Dollars; Mayor Adams & Ramos Sputter
Mar 18, 2025 1 min read
Leading the field: "According to numbers provided to NY1 from many of the top-tier mayoral candidates, Cuomo led fundraising in the last two-month period
Census: NYC Nearly Back to Population Peak, LI Barely Growing 
Mar 18, 2025 1 min read
"New York’s population has yet to fully recover, but new census data released on Thursday reveals that it is finally growing again after a steep drop.
NYSAR: Registration for 2025 Lobby Day in Albany is Now OPEN
Mar 12, 2025 1 min read
NYSAR’s annual Lobby Day is now open and scheduled for Tuesday, April 29 at the Convention Center in the Empire State Plaza Concourse in Albany.
DOGE: Advocates Sound Alarm as LIHC, NYC Groups Face Funding Cuts
Mar 12, 2025 1 min read
"Federal spending cuts are targeting nonprofits that combat housing discrimination, slashing funding for watchdogs that investigate complaints and enforce fair housing laws.
NYC: Speaker "Adrienne For Mayor" Makes It 10! New "City of Yes" Visuals
Mar 12, 2025 1 min read
With Crain's Business News calling her "a serious mayoral contender," City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams (D-South Jamaica, South Ozone Park) spoke at her first official campaign rally on Saturday
NYSAR Declares Victory Defeating NYS Home Sprinkler Mandate
Mar 5, 2025 1 min read
Among the proposals included in the initial draft Code was a requirement that all new one- and two-family residential construction be installed with an automatic fire sprinkler system
NYC 2025: Cuomo Joins Dem Primary & Mayor Adams Hits Record Low
Mar 5, 2025 1 min read
With a new Quinnipiac poll finding Mayor Eric Adams (D) with a 20% job approval rating (the lowest they have ever found for a New York City mayor)
NYC 2025: Speaker Adrienne Adams "State of the City" Fuels Mayoral Buzz
Mar 5, 2025 1 min read
With Mayor Eric Adams polling at just 11% with Democratic primary voters, City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams