Field Updates

Elections 2024: NY Early Voting Thru 11/3, Election Day is 11/5
Oct 29, 2024 1 min read
Early voting is underway across Queens, Nassau, and Suffolk counties and ends Sunday, November 3rd!
NYSAR Alert: 11/13 NYC Council Vote on Amended Broker Fee Ban
Oct 29, 2024 1 min read
"The New York City Council is reviewing amended legislation ( Int. 360, FARE Act) that would prohibit the collection of a broker fee from a tenant by the landlord to pay for the landlord’s agent.
Hicksville: Nassau IDA Grants Tax Breaks to 20-Unit Housing by LIRR
Oct 29, 2024 1 min read
"The three-story project, pitched by developer Premiero Cherry, will have 15 two-bedroom and five one-bedroom apartments.
NYC Lobby Day: LIBOR Borough Members Push Co-Op Transparency at City Hall
Oct 23, 2024 2 min read
LIBOR proudly organized our first local "NYC Lobby Day" on October 23 to ensure that our Queens REALTORS® can advocate directly with local New York City Council members.
"City Of Yes" Hearings: Speaker Adams Pushes Homeownership, Brooks-Powers Questions Parking
Oct 23, 2024 1 min read
New York City’s 51 councilmembers generally agree that the Big Apple has a serious housing problem
Congress 2024: Laura Gillen Leads Anthony D'Esposito 51-43%
Oct 23, 2024 1 min read
"Freshman Rep. Anthony D’Esposito faces a big deficit in his reelection bid, according to a new Newsday/Siena College poll
Congress 2024: Nick LaLota Edges Past John Avlon 46-43%
Oct 23, 2024 1 min read
Freshman Rep. Nick LaLota holds a slight lead in his contest, according to a new Newsday/Siena College poll. In the 1st District
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
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,"