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LIBOR Celebrates Grand Opening of New Melville Headquarters with Ribbon Cutting & Open House

Dec 4, 2025, 08:12 by Christina DeFalco

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Attend LIBOR's Virtual General Membership Meeting on September 13

Aug 15, 2023 2 min read

Join LIBOR for our annual virtual General Membership Meeting on September 13! Vote for your 2024/2025 Directors and receive 2 FREE HOURS of NYS CE. One attendee will receive a $250 Amazon Gift Card!

NYSAR’s NYC Issues Working Group Meets in Lower Manhattan

Aug 15, 2023 1 min read

LIBOR's Government Affairs department and several LIBOR members joined NYSAR’s “NYC Issues Working Group” meeting in Lower Manhattan last week to discuss both local elections and key legislative issues.

Judge Dismisses Airbnb Registration Lawsuit Against NYC

Aug 15, 2023 1 min read

On Tuesday, a State Supreme Court judge dismissed a pair of lawsuits brought by Airbnb against New York City over a new registration law for short-term rentals, known as Local Law 18.

State Assembly Speaker Heastie Says Gov. Hochul’s Housing Plan Needs Refocusing

Aug 8, 2023 1 min read

Last week while touring Columbia County, State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie discussed Gov. Kathy Hochul’s housing plan, which was rejected by the legislature earlier this year.

Former State Senator Jim Gaughran Announces Run for Congress

Aug 8, 2023 1 min read

On Monday, former State Senator and Suffolk County Legislator James Gaughran announced his run for Congress representing the First District.

Queens Borough President Richards and NYC Councilmember Holden Propose New Bills Targeting ‘Neglected Properties’

Aug 8, 2023 1 min read

Councilman Robert Holden of Middle Village and Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. introduced two pieces of legislation last Thursday

Is Your Member Profile Updated?

Aug 8, 2023 1 min read

Every member of LIBOR has access to a personalized account area on LIRealtor.com where you can easily manage your online profile

Cold Calling Still Prohibited in New York

Aug 8, 2023 2 min read

Real estate licensees may not make any unsolicited phone calls to a member of the public during a State of Emergency.

White House Announces Updates for Housing Supply and Multifamily Housing

Aug 8, 2023 1 min read

The White House released two announcements last week, outlining actions to boost the housing supply, and offering guidance for multifamily properties.

New Funding for Nuclear Power Aims to Produce Energy Savings for New Yorkers

Aug 8, 2023 1 min read

Gov. Kathy Hochul said that funding from the federal Inflation Reduction Act will boost nuclear power in New York and help lower the utility bills of millions living in the state.

State Senator Kevin Thomas Announces Run for Congress

Aug 1, 2023 1 min read

On Wednesday, July 26, State Senator Kevin Thomas (D-Nassau) announced that he is running for Congress in the 4th Congressional District

Special Election for Queens Assembly Seat Announced

Aug 1, 2023 1 min read

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that a special election will be held on Tuesday, September 12 to fill the vacant 27th Assembly District seat in Central Queens previously held by Democrat Daniel Rosenthal

Apply to be a NAR Director

Jul 28, 2023 1 min read

LIBOR is accepting applications for NAR Director appointments for terms beginning in 2024.

Governor Hochul Announces Executive Actions on Housing

Jul 25, 2023 1 min read

On Tuesday, July 18, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced several executive actions to promote housing growth in New York State.

State Utility Regulator Approves $43 Billion in Ratepayer Costs to Support Climate Goals

Jul 25, 2023 1 min read

According to Politico, on Thursday, July 20, the state Public Service Commission authorized an estimated $43.7 billion

State Comptroller Warns of Growing Budget Gap

Jul 25, 2023 1 min read

On July 18, State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli released a report on the updated Division of Budget forecast of the gap between revenues and expenses, totaling $36.4 billion through fiscal year 2026-27

Cold Calling Still Prohibited in New York

Jul 25, 2023 2 min read

Real estate licensees may not make any unsolicited phone calls to a member of the public during a State of Emergency.

Governor Hochul Signs Executive Order on Housing

Jul 19, 2023 1 min read

After not being able to come to an agreement with the state legislature last month, Gov. Kathy Hochul took action yesterday, issuing Executive Order No. 30, aimed at addressing the housing crisis in New York State.