Field Updates

LIBOR proudly organized our first local "NYC Lobby Day" on October 23 to ensure that our Queens REALTORS® can advocate directly with local New York City Council members.

New York City’s 51 councilmembers generally agree that the Big Apple has a serious housing problem

"Freshman Rep. Anthony D’Esposito faces a big deficit in his reelection bid, according to a new Newsday/Siena College poll

Freshman Rep. Nick LaLota holds a slight lead in his contest, according to a new Newsday/Siena College poll. In the 1st District

Going into this year's elections, Democrats have a supermajority in the State Assembly - 102 Democrats vs. 48 Republicans.

Going into this year's elections, Democrats have a supermajority in the State Senate - 42 Democrats vs. 21 Republicans.

Last week, LIBOR submitted two letters of support for new transit-oriented housing opportunities in Suffolk County

"Mayor Eric Adams’ sweeping 'City of Yes' plan to overhaul land use rules and allow more housing development across New York City

LIBOR members joined REALTORs® from across America in May to lobby Capitol Hill on several bills, including H.R. 5419

LIBOR staff watched Queens Borough President Donovan Richards (D) support the goals of increasing housing inventory \

Changes coming to the Town of Hempstead? "Since the start of Hempstead Town’s councilmanic districts in 2000

The billion-dollar fiscal fallout from Governor Hochul's 11-hour suspension of the MTA "congestion pricing" plan almost claimed another victim this past week.

"Developers have filed plans to build a three-story mixed-use apartment complex in Kings Park on the site of a former restaurant — a move Smithtown officials say is key to revitalizing the hamlet.

"In the first public polling in New York since President Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential race, new Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris has nearly doubled Biden’s lead over Donald Trump,"

"'Mayor Eric Adams on Monday doubled down on a proposal that will make it easier for property owners to build accessory dwelling units, pushing back against backlash from community boards and elected officials in the outer boroughs,'

"The Long Island Housing Partnership will be providing 32 new single-family, affordable homes in North Bellport

The combination of a statewide ballot referendum for an “Equal Rights Amendment” and Democrats’ switch from President Joe Biden to the more energizing Vice President Kamala Harris

"City Comptroller Brad Lander announced his bid for mayor on Tuesday, confirming one of the worst-kept secrets in New York political circles and formalizing a serious challenge to New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ reelection prospects.

“City Council Member Sandra Ung (D-Flushing) has introduced a bipartisan bill protecting homeowners from squatters.

The number of existing U.S. residential properties purchased by international buyers has dropped to a 15-year low, according to a new report from the National Association of Realtors.