Field Updates

New York City Council: Speaker Adrienne Adams May Replace Progressive Committee Chairs
Jan 17, 2024 1 min read
At least two progressive City Council members won’t be chairing the committees they led last session — or any committees at all
Governor Hochul: Require "Pro-Housing Community" Status for Suburbs to Get Extra Funds
Jan 10, 2024 1 min read
After the State Legislature refused the Governor's previous local mandate plan, "Hochul said her new proposal is based on incentives
Governor Hochul: "Tired of Waiting" For More NY Homes, Says "Let New York City Build"
Jan 10, 2024 1 min read
Let's be honest with New Yorkers: the only thing that will solve the housing affordability crisis is building hundreds of thousands of homes.
Huntington: Town Joins New York State's "ADU Plus One" Program
Jan 10, 2024 1 min read
The Town of Huntington has begun participating in the state’s ADU Plus One program that helps homeowners upgrade or create accessory apartment units.
Queens: Borough President Approves Stadium Plan, Conditional on Housing & Infrastructure Changes
Jan 10, 2024 1 min read
Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. (D) announced his recommendation to approve with conditions Phase II of the Willets Point redevelopment plan
NYSAR Submits Testimony on State’s Housing Needs at Assembly Hearing
Jan 3, 2024 1 min read
On December 18, NYSAR 2023 President John Vernazza submitted written testimony before the State Assembly’s public hearing on “Assessing Housing Needs Across New York State.”
Gov. Hochul Vetoes Campaign Finance Changes
Jan 3, 2024 1 min read
On December 27, Gov. Kathy Hochul vetoed legislation that would have widened the net of eligible campaign contributions for matching public funds under a new system that is being rolled out in the 2024 elections. 
Gov. Hochul Signs LLC Transparency Act
Jan 3, 2024 1 min read
Limited liability companies in New York will be required to report names of their beneficial owners under a new state law signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul.
NYC Mayor Tells City Council He Won’t Implement Housing Voucher Plan
Jan 3, 2024 1 min read
NYC Social Services Commissioner, Molly Wasow Park, told the City Council that a package of housing voucher bills “cannot be implemented” next month due to “substantial financial, operational and legal issues.”
Grace Period Added to Local Law 97, Councilmembers Lee and Paladino Press On
Dec 27, 2023 1 min read
With Local Law 97 going into effect this New Year's Day, NY1 reports that "the City estimates about 1,600
NYC Council Limits Background Checks on Tenants After Negotiations With Real Estate
Dec 27, 2023 1 min read
Following successful negotiations between real estate interests and the New York City Council, "...starting in 2025
Governor Signs Significant Change to How Suburbs Hold Local Elections
Dec 27, 2023 1 min read
"Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) on Friday signed a new law that could radically transform local elections in New York
Republicans Back Legislator Mazi Melesa Pilip for Feb. 13th Special Election
Dec 20, 2023 1 min read
Great Neck-area County Legis. Pilip securing the Republican nod surprised many, but not your LIBOR Govt. Affairs team.
North Shore Democrats Line Up to Challenge Jack Martins for State Senate
Dec 20, 2023 1 min read
Last week, the Nassau County Democratic Committee began screening candidates to take on Republican Jack Martins for the 7th State Senate District
Three Democratic Women Prepare to Replace Kevin Thomas in State Senate
Dec 20, 2023 1 min read
“Thanks to redistricting, Kevin Thomas (D) no longer lives in the 6th District and chose to vie for the 4th Congressional District seat instead,”
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).