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Nassau Coliseum: Casino Debate Rages, Awaits Sands Replacement

May 28, 2025, 16:11 PM by Ethan Sausa

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NYC Call for Action: NYSAR Opposes City Council Bill Restricting Rental Broker Fees

May 22, 2024 1 min read

REALTORS® living and working in New York City – Please urge the New York City Council to oppose legislation (Int. 360) prohibiting real estate brokers and agents of a landlord from collecting a broker’s fee from a renter.

DC Lobbying Wins! VA Allows Buyer Agent Payment, FHFA Confirms NAR Settlement Interpretations

May 22, 2024 2 min read

"The United States Department of Veterans Affairs will soon release a circular that 'bridges the gap' on an agency law that prohibits a VA buyer from paying their real estate agent compensation

LI Housing: LIBOR CEO Applauds State-Local Collaboration on East Farmingdale Housing

May 22, 2024 1 min read

Newsday ran a Letter to the Editor supporting the new 13-acre housing plan for East Farmingdale from LIBOR CEO Doreen Spagnuolo.

NY Needs 1M More Homes; New Housing in Lynbrook, E. Patchogue

May 22, 2024 2 min read

"Building an additional million housing units in a decade may seem impossible, but if the region builds homes at the pace it did after World War II, it could meet all the expected demand," wrote the Daily News Editorial Board.

Volunteers Needed for REALTOR® Volunteer Build Days, June 5 & 18

May 20, 2024 1 min read

LIBOR is partnering with Habitat for Humanity of Long Island and Rebuilding Together Long Island to help build and repair homes in our local communities.

RLM 2024: LIBOR Goes to Washington, Joins NAR Lobbying on Capitol Hill

May 14, 2024 2 min read

Last week, thousands of NAR members gathered in Washington, D.C. for the 2024 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings, including Capitol Hill visits, special issues forums, committee meetings, legislative activities, and the industry trade show.

Suffolk Seeks State Funds for Transit & Housing, Nassau Co. Exec. Sinks in Court

May 14, 2024 2 min read

"I want public transportation to be easy, reliable, and dependable. Imagine if it was more convenient."

NYC Housing: City Acquires 120 Acres of Brooklyn Coastline for Redevelopment

May 14, 2024 1 min read

"New York City will take control of 120 acres of Brooklyn’s coastline, intending to develop a rugged patch of land into housing, retail, green space, and a modern, environmentally friendly port,"

NYSAR Call for Action: Tell NYC Council Members You Oppose Limiting Broker Fees

May 8, 2024 1 min read

REALTORS® living and working in New York City – please urge the City Council to oppose legislation ( Int. 360) prohibiting real estate brokers and agents of a landlord from collecting a broker's fee from a renter.

LI Housing: Governor Hochul, Suffolk County Exec. Romaine, Babylon Town Supervisor Schaeffer Announce Bipartisan Deal for East Farmingdale Project

May 8, 2024 1 min read

"What's currently a state-owned eyesore in East Farmingdale will be transformed into new affordable housing units," WCBS-2 said.

NYC Mayor 2025: Brooklyn State Senator Zellnor Myrie Joins Dem Primary vs. Adams

May 8, 2024 1 min read

"A Brooklyn state senator who has become an increasingly vocal critic of New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced on Wednesday he's setting up an exploratory committee

LIBOR Past President Gina Marie Bettenhauser Inducted into NAR RPAC Hall of Fame

May 6, 2024 1 min read

LIBOR past President Gina Marie Bettenhauser was inducted into the NAR RPAC Hall of Fame, recognizing her lifetime support of RPAC at the $25,000 level

Applications are Now Open for LIBOR’s 2025 Leadership Academy

May 3, 2024 2 min read

LIBOR is now accepting applications for the Class of 2025 LIBOR Leadership Academy.

Energize Your Spring by Showing Up

May 3, 2024 4 min read

I’ve been in Washington, D.C., this week at NAR’s REALTORS® Legislative Meetings, and LIBOR members who attended repeatedly told me that they were energized by the experience and so glad they showed up.

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Queens Borough Pres. Donovan Richards Talks Big Housing Plans with LIBOR’s Queens Govt. Affairs Committee

May 1, 2024 1 min read

This past Monday, LIBOR staff and leadership, joined Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, Jr. to receive a framed proclamation designating April as “Fair Housing Month.”

County Exec. Ed Romaine Sits Down with LIBOR’s Nassau/Suffolk Govt. Affairs Committee, Talks Budget & Infrastructure Goals

May 1, 2024 1 min read

Last week, LIBOR staff and leadership joined Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine to watch him sign a proclamation declaring April “Fair Housing Month.”

Congress 2024: US Reps. D'Esposito, LaLota, Suozzi Join LIBOR & NAR for "Congressional Coffee Talk"

May 1, 2024 1 min read

LIBOR Government Affairs appreciated being joined by U.S. Representative Anthony D'Esposito, U.S. Rep. Nick LaLota, and newly-returned U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi

State Assembly 2024: Jean-Pierre Retires in Suffolk, Dem Primaries Go Forward in Nassau

May 1, 2024 2 min read

Assemblymember Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D-Wheatley Heights, Amityville, Lindenhurst) made a last-minute decision not to pursue reelection in the 11th Assembly District