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Not Registered to Vote? GET REGISTERED TO VOTE!
Jun 27, 2023 1 min read
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State Assembly Concludes Two-Day Special Session
Jun 27, 2023 1 min read
This week, the Assembly concluded its two-day special session to end this year’s legislative session.
NYC Council Introduces Bill Prohibiting Landlords from Collecting Broker Fees from Tenants
Jun 27, 2023 1 min read
This week, NYC Council Member Chi Osse introduced legislation (Int. 1105) that would prohibit landlords from collecting broker fees from a tenant.
State Lawmakers Approve Bill to Address Deed Theft
Jun 27, 2023 1 min read
A bill (S.6577/A.6656) to help protect victims of deed theft passed the Senate and Assembly during the final days of this year’s legislative session.
NYC Rent Guidelines Board Approves 3% Rent Increase
Jun 27, 2023 1 min read
On June 21, the New York City Rent Guidelines Board voted to approve a 3 percent rent increase for one-year leases on rent-stabilized apartments.
Assembly to Return to Albany June 20 – Housing Legislation Unlikely
Jun 20, 2023 1 min read
State Assemblymembers are scheduled to return to Albany on June 20 for a two-day session to complete unfinished work when the legislature ended session on June 10.
NYC Mayor Considering Vetoing New Housing Assistance Bills
Jun 20, 2023 1 min read
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is weighing a decision to veto a package of bills approved by the NYC Council that would expand access to the city’s Family Eviction Prevention Supplement housing vouchers and eliminate a 90-day waiting period
LIBOR Government Affairs Testified at the Town of Huntington’s Town Board Meeting
Jun 16, 2023 1 min read
LIBOR Government Affairs testified at the Town of Huntington’s Town Board meeting on Tuesday in support of the town’s proposal to allow residents to build ADUs on their property.
NYSAR’s End of State Legislative Session Wrap up
Jun 15, 2023 3 min read
The State Legislature was scheduled to conclude business over the weekend after extending the legislative session past its June 8 deadline.
Save the Date: NYSAR Lobby Day – April 30, 2024
Jun 14, 2023 1 min read
Mark your calendars – NYSAR’s annual Lobby Day in Albany is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.
State Legislature Unable to Agree on Housing Package in Final Days of Session – “Good Cause” Eviction Fails to Advance
Jun 13, 2023 1 min read
On June 8, in the final days of this year’s legislative session, Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie released a joint statement 
NYC Council Primary Races to Watch
Jun 13, 2023 1 min read
New York City Primary Elections will be held Tuesday, June 27 for City Council races, district attorneys, judges, and other local races.
Urge Lawmakers to Remove Cold Call Restrictions on Licensed Real Estate Professionals in State of Emergency
Jun 6, 2023 1 min read
Your action is needed - please urge your state lawmakers to pass legislation S.412/A.6680, which clarifies the ability for licensed real estate professionals to provide telemarketing services during states of emergency
NYSAR Meets with Key Lawmakers as End of Session Nears
Jun 6, 2023 1 min read
This week, NYSAR staff met with key lawmakers as the 2023 legislative session comes to a close on June 9.
Take Action Now to Remove Cold Call Restrictions
May 31, 2023 1 min read
Urge state lawmakers to remove cold call restrictions on licensed real estate professionals during a state of emergency.
Telemarketing Bill Advances in Assembly Committee
May 31, 2023 1 min read
On Tuesday, NYSAR-supported legislation (A.6680/S.412) that would provide for a technical amendment to a current law allowing for legitimate telemarketing business activities
NYSAR Meets with Assembly Housing Chair Linda Rosenthal
May 31, 2023 1 min read
This week, NYSAR met with Assemblymember Linda Rosenthal (Manhattan), Chair of the Assembly Housing Committee, to discuss statewide housing issues, including priority legislation
Governor Hochul Stands Against “Good Cause” Eviction
May 23, 2023 1 min read
REALTORS® took action successfully urging state lawmakers to oppose the inclusion of “good cause” eviction measures in this year’s state budget.
Senate Leader Stewart-Cousins: “Good Cause” Eviction Bill Won’t Pass as Drafted
May 23, 2023 1 min read
State lawmakers have fewer than a dozen days left of scheduled session days this year, however, Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins remained vague on details when it came to discussing possible housing legislation.
NAR President Testifies Before Congress on New Mortgage Fees
May 23, 2023 1 min read
NAR 2023 President Kenny Parcell testified Wednesday about the Federal Housing Finance Agency's (FHFA) new loan level pricing adjustments (LLPA) fee increase on borrowers with fair to good credit profiles.