New York, New Jersey Join Gateway Development In Filing Suit Against Feds for Withholding Funding
GDC announced at its Jan. 27, 2026, Board Meeting that all available sources and credit have been exhausted and construction must pause by Feb. 6, 2026, if federal disbursements do not resume.
HGAR’s Jermaine Meadows Selected as a ‘2026 Black Trailblazer’ by City & State New York
The publication also noted that Dr. Meadows, who joined HGAR last year, helped advance a co-op transparency bill in the New York City Council.
Rey Hollingsworth Falu Installed as 2026 HGAR President; McCann Named Realtor of the Year; Montalenti Tabbed as Affiliate of the Year
Tied to Success simply means we intend to tie every decision, every effort and every initiative to the success of every member of this association.
HGAR Interim CEO Marty Nash Dies
In an email to all HGAR members earlier today, 2026 HGAR President Rey Hollingsworth Falu announced that Nash had “suddenly and tragically passed away.”
Gov. Hochul Seeks to Reform SEQRA Process to Cut Red Tape and Build More Housing, Infrastructure
Gov. Hochul will propose to amend the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) to exempt certain types of housing projects that have no significant impacts on the environment…
Real Estate, Political and Business Leaders Express Support for Gov. Hochul’s Call for Environmental Regulatory Reforms
“Governor Kathy Hochul’s 2026 State of the State address brought a refreshing dose of clarity, urgency, and opportunity to New York’s real estate landscape..."
NY Gov. Kathy Hochul Focuses on Affordability, Regulatory Reform in State of the State Address
New Yorkers deserve a state where they can raise a family, keep the lights on, and stay rooted in the communities they love.
NAR: Northeast Existing-Home Sales Rose 4.1% in November
Wage growth is outpacing home price gains, which improves housing affordability. Still, future affordability could be hampered if housing supply fails to keep pace with demand.
Association Veteran Marty Nash Appointed HGAR Interim CEO
Nash has more than 20 years of experience in the Realtor association industry.
NYS Gaming Commission Approves Three Casino Licenses in the Bronx and Queens
The Gaming Commission also approved a rule change that altered the term of the casino license depending on the amount of investment.
Orange County IDA Requests Removal of Monitor Over Amazon Incentives Veto
The IDA has requested the State Inspector General remove the monitor due to his “unlawful” veto that it asserts was made under political pressure from New York State Senator James Skoufis.
Village of Maybrook Secures Nearly $26M Shovel-Ready Grant for High-Tech Manufacturing
The Maybrook award will allow for the development of the Switchyard Terminal for Economic and Advanced Manufacturing (STEAM) Rail & Business Park at the long-vacant Maybrook Rail Yard.