Field Updates

Going into this year's elections, Democrats have a supermajority in the State Assembly - 102 Democrats vs. 48 Republicans.

Going into this year's elections, Democrats have a supermajority in the State Senate - 42 Democrats vs. 21 Republicans.

Last week, LIBOR submitted two letters of support for new transit-oriented housing opportunities in Suffolk County

"Mayor Eric Adams’ sweeping 'City of Yes' plan to overhaul land use rules and allow more housing development across New York City

"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

"But one of the most consequential choices facing voters in Suffolk County is not between two candidates.

"The City Planning Commission overwhelmingly approved Mayor Eric Adams’ ambitious City of Yes rezoning plan by a vote of 10 to 3

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!

New York City Councilmember Chi Ossé's (D-Bed-Stuy) Intro. 360, a bill to shift broker fees from tenants toward landlords

"New York has lost more than 800,000 residents to other states since 2020, the most of any state by share of population

"US Rep. Anthony D’Esposito (R) on Tuesday pushed back against a New York Times report alleging that he put both

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

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

"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.