Field Updates

Albany Advocacy: NYSAR Accepts Record Number of LIBOR Members to SPC Program
Dec 4, 2024 1 min read
LIBOR has proudly expanded its roster of members who volunteer as NYSAR State Political Coordinators (SPCs) - local REALTOR® leaders serving as ambassadors to New York State Senate and Assembly members in the coming term.  
Brookhaven: LIBOR Supports Supervisor Panico's Redevelopment Plan for Mastic Beach
Dec 4, 2024 1 min read
"LIBOR agrees that modernizing the infrastructure in and around the Neighborhood Road corridor of Mastic Beach will allow
NYC: Mayor Adams Won't Veto Broker Fee Bill, Doubts It Helps Tenants
Dec 4, 2024 1 min read
"Adams said he would not veto the FARE Act because it passed the City Council by an overwhelming 42 to 8 supermajority, well over the number of votes needed to override a mayoral veto
Brookhaven: Town, Developer Unveil $400M Plan for New Homes, Commerce In Mastic Beach
Nov 20, 2024 1 min read
Brookhaven officials and Mastic Beach civic leaders have said they see the project as the former village's best bet to end decades of downtown deterioration and reverse the hamlet's declining economic fortunes
Governor 2026: US Reps. Mike Lawler (R), Ritchie Torres (D) Look Interested
Nov 20, 2024 1 min read
Two reelected members of Congress who have been strongly supported by REALTORS® have both expressed interest in running for New York Governor in 2026
NYSAR: Oppose Mandated Home Fire Sprinklers, Support Consumer Choice
Nov 20, 2024 1 min read
NYSAR is in the process of launching a public campaign opposing a state-proposed mandate that would require homebuyers to install fire sprinklers in all *new* 1-2 family homes – increasing construction costs up to $30,000.
Congress & NYS 2024: REALTOR® Champions Win 11 of 15 Most-Watched Local Races
Nov 13, 2024 1 min read
As the Republicans officially clinch a narrow majority in the US House of Representatives, check out LIBOR's rundown of the bipartisan list of winners from our region's 15 most-watched elections this year
Elections 2024: Maps Show Trump's LI Wins, Big Gains in Queens
Nov 13, 2024 1 min read
Long Island - President-Elect "Donald Trump flipped numerous Democratic strongholds on Long Island on his way to taking a decisive majority of local voters
NYC Council: Veto-Proof Supermajority Passes Broker Fee Overhaul
Nov 13, 2024 2 min read
By a vote of 42-8, a veto-proof supermajority of the New York City Council passed Councilmember Chi Ossé (D-Bed-Stuy)'s Intro. 360 to ban broker fees in their current form
NYSAR Call for Action: Tell the NYC Council Not to Ban Broker Fees
Nov 6, 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.
Congress 2024: Gillen Defeats D'Esposito; Other House Incumbents Reelected
Nov 6, 2024 1 min read
Despite Vice President Kamala Harris' historically poor performance across New York State
Albany 2024: Bynoe Makes History; Sillitti Loses; Palumbo, Martins & Pheffer-Amato Win
Nov 6, 2024 2 min read
Local "REALTOR® Champions" for the State Senate were all successful in their campaigns
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.