MTA CEO Janno Lieber and others expressed support for the lower tolling fee that the governor said would bring in the $15 billion to the MTA that the higher fee was projected to raise.
Despite representing different parties, Latimer and Lawler share a bipartisan focus on housing policy solutions. Both have expressed support for raising the cap on the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction.
The FARE Act will undoubtedly lead to higher rents and reduced access to available rental listings for prospective tenants, exacerbating housing affordability challenges New Yorkers already face.
Despite representing different parties, Latimer and Lawler share a bipartisan focus on housing policy solutions. Both have expressed support for raising the cap on the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction.
As the whirlwind 2024 election season concludes, the dust is beginning to settle on a year that has reshaped the political landscape locally and nationally. While presidential and congressional races often dominate headlines, New York saw several pivotal outcomes that directly impact Realtor priorities, especially in housing affordability and policy.
In Westchester County’s 16th Congressional District, George Latimer, the Westchester County Executive achieved victory over incumbent Congressman Jamaal Bowman back in the spring primaries. After that contentious and record-breaking Democratic primary, Latimer’s easy general election win marks a shift in representation for this district. Notably, Latimer’s politically moderate track record includes spearheading the 2019 Westchester County Housing Needs Assessment, positioning him as a key ally for addressing the region’s affordability crisis.
Next door, in the 17th Congressional District, Republican Congressman Mike Lawler successfully defended his seat against former Representative Mondaire Jones in one of the nation’s most-watched races. This contest attracted national attention and significant financial backing, including strong support from the National Association of Realtors.
Unfortunately, many small businesses, including most real estate brokerage firms, and real estate investment and holding companies, will not meet these criteria and will therefore be required to comply fully with the CTA’s filing requirements.
This year, the Annual Meeting will be held separately from Member Appreciation Day, making it more accessible for all members.
Business leaders cannot afford to remain passive; they must engage politically to hold candidates accountable to the needs of the entire community, not just select groups.
It is important for brokers and agents to note that where a similar form has been made available by both HGAR and NYSAR, those forms do contain varying provisions. Every broker must carefully review each form, and ultimately determine which they would like to utilize.
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