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Hempstead 2025: GOP Picks Legislator Ferretti (R), Dems Back Scianablo

Apr 15, 2025 1 min read

The surprise move by Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin (R) to end his reelection campaign and become a judge means the top job in America's largest township

Congress: REALTOR® Team for NY's 4th District Meets New U.S. Rep. Laura Gillen

Apr 9, 2025 1 min read

LIBOR’s very own Mary Alice Ruppert, NAR’s Federal Political Contact (FPC) for newly elected U.S. Rep. Laura Gillen (D-Town of Hempstead, Long Beach

Hempstead 2025: Town Supervisor Don Clavin (R) Not Running Again, Both Parties Scramble

Apr 9, 2025 1 min read

Now that Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin, a Republican, has opted to seek a guaranteed judgeship rather than a fourth term, does he resign early to allow the GOP-controlled town board to anoint his successor?

Suffolk: County Exec. Ed Romaine (R) Gives State of the County Address

Apr 9, 2025 1 min read

To kick of National Fair Housing Month, REALTORS® met with Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine (R) ahead of his State of the County speech

NYC 2025: Mayor Adams Running Independent Could Mean 5-Way November Election

Apr 9, 2025 1 min read

"New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) withdrew from the city’s Democratic primary on Thursday and said he would instead run for reelection as an independent

NYC Mayor 2025: New Endorsements Announced, But Will Adams Run Independent?

Apr 1, 2025 1 min read

In a press conference in which he slammed former Governor Andrew Cuomo for dodging questions over COVID in nursing homes, bail reform

HUD: Trump Admin. Backs New Housing, But DOGE Cuts Hit Home

Apr 1, 2025 2 min read

"U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner shared an idea jointly formulated with Interior Secretary Doug Burgum

Long Island: $10M NYS Program to Boost Local Government Housing Plans

Apr 1, 2025 1 min read

"Empire State Development, the state's primary business-aid agency, voted Thursday to create a new $10 million program that will help Long Island communities identify and vet potential sites for new multifamily housing, such as townhomes or apartments,"

NAR Introduces New MLS Policy – OneKey® MLS Decisioning Update to Follow

Mar 26, 2025 1 min read

NAR has announced a new MLS policy, “Multiple Listing Options for Sellers,” aimed at expanding consumer choice while maintaining fair housing principles.

LIBOR Launches 2nd Annual "Congressional Coffee" Talk for 4/23

Mar 26, 2025 1 min read

In the spirit of encouraging bipartisan collaboration and greater understanding of federal policymaking amongst our diverse jurisdiction, we invite ALL our members to participate in our second annual “Congressional Coffee Talk” forum

Huntington: Anti-Housing Team Challenges Supervisor Smyth's Slate

Mar 26, 2025 1 min read

"Three candidates, fueled by opposition to the [ LIBOR-supported] Melville Town Center project, Friday declared their intent to run for Town Board and supervisor

NYC Mayor: New Polls, Same Cuomo Lead; Mamdani & Adrienne Adams Rise

Mar 26, 2025 2 min read

Two different polls were released in the critical upcoming New York City Mayoral primary, as Democratic registrants will be able to rank their picks to be the next mayor in 2026-2029

Patchogue: 262 New Units Planned For Riverfront Carriage House Project

Mar 26, 2025 1 min read

"Nearly 10 years in the making, a $160 million luxury apartment project is now primed to transform a rundown section of Patchogue’s downtown,"

Governor: Downtown Revitalization Grants for Hempstead & Farmingdale

Mar 18, 2025 1 min read

"The Village of Hempstead is the latest Long Island municipality to be awarded $10 million from New York State’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative

NYC Mayor: Cuomo, Mamdani Raise Top Dollars; Mayor Adams & Ramos Sputter

Mar 18, 2025 1 min read

Leading the field: "According to numbers provided to NY1 from many of the top-tier mayoral candidates, Cuomo led fundraising in the last two-month period

Census: NYC Nearly Back to Population Peak, LI Barely Growing 

Mar 18, 2025 1 min read

"New York’s population has yet to fully recover, but new census data released on Thursday reveals that it is finally growing again after a steep drop.

NYSAR: Registration for 2025 Lobby Day in Albany is Now OPEN

Mar 12, 2025 1 min read

NYSAR’s annual Lobby Day is now open and scheduled for Tuesday, April 29 at the Convention Center in the Empire State Plaza Concourse in Albany.

DOGE: Advocates Sound Alarm as LIHC, NYC Groups Face Funding Cuts

Mar 12, 2025 1 min read

"Federal spending cuts are targeting nonprofits that combat housing discrimination, slashing funding for watchdogs that investigate complaints and enforce fair housing laws.

NYC: Speaker "Adrienne For Mayor" Makes It 10! New "City of Yes" Visuals

Mar 12, 2025 1 min read

With Crain's Business News calling her "a serious mayoral contender," City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams (D-South Jamaica, South Ozone Park) spoke at her first official campaign rally on Saturday

Quick: Why Should I Do Business with You?

Mar 11, 2025 2 min read

As I interact with LIBOR members, it strikes me that, with approximately 30,000 members in Queens and Long Island, we have true experts in every aspect of the real estate business.

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