Field Updates

NYC Mayor Adams’ Housing Deputy Makes Four Asks of NY State Lawmakers
Dec 20, 2023 1 min read
Deputy Mayor for Housing Maria Torres-Springer told a recent State Assembly joint committee hearing on affordable housing, “We aren’t building enough housing. If you want to help renters, you need to build.”
NYS Court of Appeals: Back to the Drawing Board for Congressional Maps
Dec 13, 2023 1 min read
“New York’s top court on Tuesday ordered the state to redraw its congressional districts, ruling that the state’s current Congressional district lines
Replacing Santos: Democrats Back Suozzi, Awaiting Republican Pick for Feb. Special Election
Dec 13, 2023 1 min read
Democrats officially backed former U.S. House member and ex-Nassau County Executive Tom Suozzi (D) to run in the Feb. 13 special election 
Queens: Governor Unveils Plan for 2,800 Housing Units, School, Park at Creedmoor
Dec 13, 2023 1 min read
Governor Kathy Hochul has unveiled the Creedmoor Community Master Plan, what her office has called “a community-driven framework for redeveloping underutilized land”
New York City: Mayor Signs Council Speaker Adrienne Adams’ “Fair Housing Framework”
Dec 13, 2023 1 min read
Mayor Eric Adams has signed into law the “Fair Housing Framework” legislation introduced by City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams (D-Jamaica, Richmond Hill, South Ozone Park).
Special Election Alert: Governor Schedules Feb. 13th Vote to Fill George Santos Vacancy
Dec 6, 2023 1 min read
Governor Hochul has announced that the high-stakes special election to replace the North Shore Republican will be held on Tuesday, February 13th, 2024.
Housing: Governor Kathy Hochul Changes Course on Mandates Going Into 2024
Dec 6, 2023 1 min read
Governor Kathy Hochul will no longer pursue legislation mandating housing growth targets across New York State when she releases her 2024 agenda in January.
Manhattan Congestion Pricing: MTA Board Approves Proposal
Dec 6, 2023 1 min read
“The plan laid out by the MTA’s Traffic Mobility Review Board would charge cars $15 to enter Manhattan below 60th Street.
State Senate: Nassau Legislator Joins Primary to Replace Kevin Thomas
Dec 6, 2023 1 min read
Siela Bynoe, a Westbury Democrat, has announced she will challenge NYS Assemblymember Taylor Darling (D-Hempstead) in the 2024 primary to replace Kevin Thomas.
NYC: Council Unanimously Passes Speaker Adrienne Adams’ “Fair Housing Framework”
Nov 29, 2023 1 min read
The “Fair Housing Framework” legislation introduced by City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams (D-Jamaica, Richmond Hill, South Ozone Park) has passed the New York City Council unanimously.
Congress: Suffolk’s Nick LaLota (R) Introduces Federal Bill to Improve National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
Nov 29, 2023 1 min read
After a bipartisan deal to avoid a government shutdown extended the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) to February 2, 2024, U.S. Rep. Nick LaLota (R-Huntington, Smithtown, Brookhaven)
Special Election Watch: House poised to Expel U.S. Rep. George Santos (R-N. Hempstead, Oyster Bay, NE Queens)
Nov 29, 2023 1 min read
After being exposed as a serial liar, pleading “not guilty” to a 23-count federal indictment, and the subject of a scathing official report of the House Ethics Committee.
Election Results: Ed Romaine’s Team Sweeps Suffolk, Queens Re-Elects All Five REALTOR® Champions
Nov 14, 2023 1 min read
Suffolk elected its first Republican county executive in 20 years along with a new GOP legislative supermajority, while Queens saw all five of our local REALTOR® Champions reelected to the New York City Council by wide margins.
REALTOR® Magazine Highlights NY Fight For Co-op Transparency, Quotes LIBOR’s Marlo Paventi
Nov 14, 2023 1 min read
There is new momentum behind our fight for co-op transparency, and a recent survey conducted by NAR’s Research Group uncovered questionable rejections by co-op boards through experiences by both REALTORS® and their clients.
REALTOR® Call for Action: Tell Congress to Extend NFIP Beyond Nov. 17th Deadline
Nov 1, 2023 1 min read
Congress passed a last-minute deal in September to avert a government shutdown and extend the authority of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
VOTE: Election Day is Tuesday Nov. 7th, Early voting runs through Sunday Nov. 5th
Nov 1, 2023 1 min read
Election Day is November 7th from 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM.
REALTOR® Call for Action – Tell Congress to Extend NFIP past Nov. 17 Deadline
Oct 25, 2023 1 min read
Following REALTOR® advocacy efforts, Congress passed a last-minute spending agreement on September 30 to avert a government shutdown and extend the authority of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
RPAC News: “The Day After” Post-Election Brunch Nov. 8th
Oct 25, 2023 1 min read
Join LIBOR leadership and some of our proudest RPAC investors for Texas French toast, mimosas, and more on Wednesday, November 8th from 12-3 PM at Farmingdale’s Library Café.
NY State: NYSAR Talks Co-Ops with Senate Housing Chair
Oct 25, 2023 1 min read
NYSAR staff met with State Sen. Brian Kavanagh (D-Lower Manhattan)  last week to discuss his co-op transparency legislation.
Reminder: Early Voting Starts Saturday, Oct. 28th Across New York
Oct 25, 2023 1 min read
Voting in critical elections for local offices with a tremendous say on REALTOR® issues starts Saturday, Oct. 28th at 9 or 10 AM, depending on your county.