Field Updates

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)

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.

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.

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.

Congress passed a last-minute deal in September to avert a government shutdown and extend the authority of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).

Election Day is November 7th from 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM.

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).

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.

NYSAR staff met with State Sen. Brian Kavanagh (D-Lower Manhattan)  last week to discuss his co-op transparency legislation.

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.

Former Nassau County Executive and 3-term U.S. Representative Tom Suozzi (D-Glen Cove) is once again running for the 3rd Congressional District.

Mayor Eric Adams announced NYC residents with housing vouchers will no longer undergo credit checks when selected for affordable housing.

Over 230,000 Long Islanders live in an area identified as a “flood zone” in a major hurricane.

State Assemblymember Taylor Darling confirmed to City & State plans to run for the open 6th State Senate District in central Nassau

Following multiple conversations with LIBOR Government Affairs members and NYSAR’s advocacy team, Council Members Linda Lee and Sandra Ung announced new legislation to mitigate the costs of Local Law 97.

State-sanctioned cannabis businesses would be able to access banks and credit unions under the latest version of a bill supported by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.

On Wednesday, Governor Kathy Hochul signed a package of election law bills that includes a measure allowing all registered voters in New York to cast an early voting ballot by mail.

Republicans won a preliminary round in the latest legal challenge over New York’s congressional districts

On Friday, September 22, Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law a bill that will help consumers make informed choices when purchasing a home in New York.

For a $20 RPAC contribution, you will receive an Admission Ticket to Queens Botanical Garden.