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Cannabis banking bill SAFER Act heads to Senate committee next week

Sep 27, 2023 1 min read

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.

Gov. Hochul signs law expanding voting by mail

Sep 27, 2023 1 min read

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 win a temporary freeze in New York’s redistricting legal challenge

Sep 27, 2023 1 min read

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

Legislation Adds Questions to PCDS Form

Sep 26, 2023 1 min read

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.

Long Island Board of REALTORS® Announces Doreen Spagnuolo as Permanent CEO

Sep 26, 2023 2 min read

LIBOR is pleased to announce the appointment of Doreen Spagnuolo as its permanent Chief Executive Officer.

Introducing LIBOR Local

Sep 21, 2023 1 min read

LIBOR is pleased to introduce LIBOR Local — hyper-local networking meetups where connections turn into opportunities!

Long Island Board of REALTORS® Partner with Habitat for Humanity of Long Island

Sep 21, 2023 2 min read

As part of its ongoing efforts to foster sustainable homeownership opportunities and community involvement throughout Long Island, LIBOR recently joined Habitat for Humanity of Long Island to build a home for a deserving family

2024 Young Professionals Committee Applications are Now Open

Sep 20, 2023 1 min read

Apply for the 2024 Young Professionals Committee today to help shape the leaders of tomorrow!

RPAC: Queens Botanical Garden Tickets

Sep 20, 2023 1 min read

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

State Doubles “Do Not Call” Violation Fines

Sep 20, 2023 1 min read

Governor Hochul has signed into law increased penalties for “Do Not Call Registry” violations, raising top fines from $11,000 to $20,000.

NYC Local Law 97 Update

Sep 20, 2023 1 min read

Mayor Adams has proposed new Department of Buildings rules to give more time to NYC buildings that make a “good faith effort” but don’t meet new carbon emission caps by the 2024 deadline

New LIBOR Board of Directors Election Results Announced

Sep 13, 2023 2 min read

Long Island Board of REALTORS® (LIBOR) is pleased to announce the newly elected 2024/25 At-Large Board of Directors.

Queens Special Election: Democrat Wins State Assembly Race by 468 Votes

Sep 13, 2023 1 min read

“Democrat Sam Berger defeated Republican candidate David Hirsch in Tuesday, September 12th’s special election to fill former Assemblyman Daniel Rosenthal’s seat (D)

Olympic Gold Medal Figure Skater Sarah Hughes Passes on Run for Congress in Nassau

Sep 13, 2023 1 min read

Former Olympic figure skating champion Sarah Hughes announced she won’t seek to unseat Island Park Republican Anthony D’Esposito in New York’s 4th Congressional District

NYSAR Reminder: Legislative Working Group Virtual Meeting Schedule

Sep 13, 2023 1 min read

NYSAR’s 2023 "Elevate Your Profession" Fall Business Meetings are scheduled to be a hybrid event with virtual meetings being held via Zoom from Sept. 18-22, and in-person meetings to be held Oct. 1-4.

National Flood Insurance Program Set to Expire Sept. 30, 2023

Sep 13, 2023 1 min read

Caught in the ongoing standoff to avoid a government shutdown, the National Flood Insurance Program’s (NFIP) legislative authorization to provide flood insurance expires September 30, 2023.

Apply to Be a NYSAR Director

Sep 7, 2023 2 min read

LIBOR is accepting applications for NYSAR Director appointments for terms beginning in 2024.

Long Island’s Congressional Seats, All Up for Election in November 2024

Sep 6, 2023 1 min read

“New York’s 4th congressional district in Nassau County swung dramatically from 2020 to 2022, helping Republicans to recapture the majority in the U.S. House.

Mayor Adams May Allow Use of Rental Vouchers for Migrants Seeking Asylum

Sep 6, 2023 1 min read

“NY1 has learned that Mayor Eric Adams is considering making changes to the City’s housing voucher program that would allow them to be used statewide instead of only in the five boroughs,”

2024-25 State Budget Talks Have Started in Albany

Sep 6, 2023 1 min read

Newly appointed State Budget Director Blake Washington has begun early conversations within the Hochul’s administration to prepare plans for next year's potentially $9.1 billion+ deficit.

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