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Vote for Your 2026/27 LIBOR Director Candidates

Sep 2, 2025, 00:00 by Christina DeFalco

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Raise Your Voice: Join NYC Local Lobby Day 10/23 - A New LIBOR-HGAR Collaboration

Sep 16, 2024 1 min read

Are you a REALTOR® who lives in or works in Queens? Join LIBOR as we partner with HGAR for a new interborough collaboration at New York City Hall

LIBOR Announces Newly Elected 2025/26 Board of Directors

Sep 12, 2024 2 min read

LIBOR is pleased to announce the newly elected 2025/26 At-Large Board of Directors

New York State Pauses $3M Fair Housing Testing Program

Sep 12, 2024 1 min read

The New York attorney general’s fair housing testing program has faced delays, leaving up to $3 million in real estate license fees and penalty payments unused, reported Newsday.

Huntington: Town Scales Back Housing Plans For Melville Rezoning

Sep 10, 2024 1 min read

"Ahead of a public hearing Tuesday, Huntington Town has scaled back a plan to transform parts of Melville into a walkable community with housing and businesses

North Hempstead: New Town Building Dept. Leadership After 10 Years

Sep 10, 2024 1 min read

"North Hempstead Building Commissioner John Niewender will retire next month as town officials plan reforms to the department, officials said.

Nassau: Non-Profit Plans Island Park Veterans Village

Sep 10, 2024 1 min read

"The Tunnel to Towers Foundation plans to tear down a derelict motel in Island Park and build more than 40 apartments for homeless veterans on the site

Vote for Your 2025/26 LIBOR Director Candidates

Sep 6, 2024 2 min read

Members will be able to choose up to thirteen (14) At-Large Director candidates when they vote online during the “Virtual” Annual Meeting of the Membership of LIBOR scheduled for September 12, 2024.

Congress 2024: With NY House Races Key, D'Esposito vs. Gillen Rematch Takes Spotlight

Sep 4, 2024 2 min read

A Long Island congressional race considered one of the closest in the state may have ramifications beyond November – as local Democrats and Republicans duke it out for a message win

Housing Crisis: Office Conversions Surge But NY State Policies Lag Nation

Sep 4, 2024 2 min read

It's happening: Public incentives and private angst are combining to drive dozens of projects past the planning stages.

Queens: Borough Pres. Donovan Richards Talks to NY1 About "City of Yes"

Sep 4, 2024 1 min read

Following last week's announcement, he would back Mayor Eric Adams' (D) "City of Yes for Housing Opportunity"

LIBOR Launches 'Why LIBOR - A Video Series' Showcasing the Benefits of LIBOR Membership

Aug 29, 2024 2 min read

LIBOR is thrilled to announce the launch of "Why LIBOR - A Video Series," a compelling collection of narratives and success stories that highlight the significant impact LIBOR membership has had on its leaders and members.

NYC: Registration Opens For LIBOR-HGAR Joint "NYC Lobby Day" on 10/23

Aug 28, 2024 1 min read

Registration is now open for LIBOR members who live or work in New York City to join our first annual "NYC Lobby Day" at City Hall on Wednesday, October 23, 2024

REALTOR® Call for Action: Tell Congress to Protect Independent Contractor Status

Aug 28, 2024 1 min read

Want to keep your independent contractor status? You need to contact your member of Congress!

Queens: Borough Pres. Donovan Richards Backs "City of Yes" - With Conditions

Aug 28, 2024 1 min read

"Richards on Monday announced his conditional support for the Adams administration’s 'City of Yes' housing proposal, becoming the final borough president to weigh in on the highly contested plan

Long Island: Newsday Urges Flexibility in NYS "Pro-Housing Community" Plan

Aug 28, 2024 1 min read

"Patchogue always has been an example of what Long Island does right when it comes to housing.

NYC Fiscal Watchdog Urges Governor to Veto Extension of Commercial Property Tax Break

Aug 21, 2024 1 min read

This week, the Citizens Budget Commission sent a letter to Governor Hochul requesting a veto of legislation that would extend the Industrial & Commercial Abatement Program (ICAP) for 4 years.

Federal Government Approves New York State’s Initial Proposal to Expand Broadband Access

Aug 21, 2024 1 min read

On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Commerce approved more than $664 million in funding for New York State to expand broadband access to areas of the state currently lacking it.

New York City Mayor Criticizes Opponents of His Housing Plan

Aug 21, 2024 1 min read

As the public review of the City of Yes for Housing Opportunity proposal continues, New York City’s Mayor Adams criticized opponents of his citywide rezoning proposal this week.

REALTOR® Call for Action: Tell Congress to Protect Independent Contractor Status

Aug 21, 2024 1 min read

While the ability to work as an independent contractor has been recognized and protected under the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) since 1982, recent lawsuits, state legislation, and new federal rules now threaten this vital classification.