Field Updates

VOTE: Election Day is Tuesday Nov. 7th, Early voting runs through Sunday Nov. 5th
Nov 1, 2023 1 min read
Election Day is November 7th from 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM.
REALTOR® Call for Action – Tell Congress to Extend NFIP past Nov. 17 Deadline
Oct 25, 2023 1 min read
Following REALTOR® advocacy efforts, Congress passed a last-minute spending agreement on September 30 to avert a government shutdown and extend the authority of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
RPAC News: “The Day After” Post-Election Brunch Nov. 8th
Oct 25, 2023 1 min read
Join LIBOR leadership and some of our proudest RPAC investors for Texas French toast, mimosas, and more on Wednesday, November 8th from 12-3 PM at Farmingdale’s Library Café.
NY State: NYSAR Talks Co-Ops with Senate Housing Chair
Oct 25, 2023 1 min read
NYSAR staff met with State Sen. Brian Kavanagh (D-Lower Manhattan)  last week to discuss his co-op transparency legislation.
Reminder: Early Voting Starts Saturday, Oct. 28th Across New York
Oct 25, 2023 1 min read
Voting in critical elections for local offices with a tremendous say on REALTOR® issues starts Saturday, Oct. 28th at 9 or 10 AM, depending on your county.
Tom Suozzi Launches Congress Comeback to Replace Santos
Oct 17, 2023 1 min read
Former Nassau County Executive and 3-term U.S. Representative Tom Suozzi (D-Glen Cove) is once again running for the 3rd Congressional District.
NYC: Adams Admin. Ends Credit Checks for Housing Vouchers
Oct 10, 2023 1 min read
Mayor Eric Adams announced NYC residents with housing vouchers will no longer undergo credit checks when selected for affordable housing.
NAR: REALTOR® Call for Action – Tell Congress to Extend NFIP
Oct 10, 2023 1 min read
Over 230,000 Long Islanders live in an area identified as a “flood zone” in a major hurricane.
Nassau Assemblymember Announces for State Senate
Oct 3, 2023 1 min read
State Assemblymember Taylor Darling confirmed to City & State plans to run for the open 6th State Senate District in central Nassau
NYC Councilmembers Push Plan to Help Co-ops with Local Law 97
Oct 3, 2023 1 min read
Following multiple conversations with LIBOR Government Affairs members and NYSAR’s advocacy team, Council Members Linda Lee and Sandra Ung announced new legislation to mitigate the costs of Local Law 97.
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.
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
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.