Field Updates

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,"
Queens: NYC Council Expands LIC's Business Improvement District
Sep 17, 2024 1 min read
New York City Council voted to expand the Long Island City Partnership's Business Improvement District
Raise Your Voice: Join NYC Local Lobby Day 10/23 - A New LIBOR-HGAR Collaboration
Sep 16, 2024 1 min read
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
Huntington: Town Scales Back Housing Plans For Melville Rezoning
Sep 10, 2024 1 min read
"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: New Town Building Dept. Leadership After 10 Years
Sep 10, 2024 1 min read
"North Hempstead Building Commissioner John Niewender will retire next month as town officials plan reforms to the department, officials said.
Nassau: Non-Profit Plans Island Park Veterans Village
Sep 10, 2024 1 min read
"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
Congress 2024: With NY House Races Key, D'Esposito vs. Gillen Rematch Takes Spotlight
Sep 4, 2024 2 min read
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
Housing Crisis: Office Conversions Surge But NY State Policies Lag Nation
Sep 4, 2024 2 min read
It's happening: Public incentives and private angst are combining to drive dozens of projects past the planning stages.
Queens: Borough Pres. Donovan Richards Talks to NY1 About "City of Yes"
Sep 4, 2024 1 min read
Following last week's announcement, he would back Mayor Eric Adams' (D) "City of Yes for Housing Opportunity" 
NYC: Registration Opens For LIBOR-HGAR Joint "NYC Lobby Day" on 10/23
Aug 28, 2024 1 min read
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
REALTOR® Call for Action: Tell Congress to Protect Independent Contractor Status
Aug 28, 2024 1 min read
Want to keep your independent contractor status? You need to contact your member of Congress!
Queens: Borough Pres. Donovan Richards Backs "City of Yes" - With Conditions
Aug 28, 2024 1 min read
"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