Legislative
NAR: First Draft of Tax Reform Bill is ‘Very Positive’ for Real Estate
This draft language preserves or strengthens a raft of provisions vital to housing affordability.
HGAR CEO Lynda Fernandez Receives ‘Hispanic Advocacy Award’ From The New York City Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Fernandez, who has served as HGAR’s CEO since September 2023, was among three award winners. She joined HGAR after having served as CEO of the Greater Louisville Association of Realtors.
More Than 100 HGAR Members Traveled to Albany to Meet with Hudson Valley, NYC State Lawmakers
Approximately 110 HGAR members participated in the New York State Association of Realtors’ Annual Lobby Day program on March 27
Gov. Hochul Looks to Again Incentivize Housing Development in Her State of the State Address
The governor is proposing a new version of the 421a tax incentive in New York City to spur housing construction, as well as increased state funding for affordable housing projects.
Orange County Executive Neuhaus Begins Term as 2024 President of NYS County Executives’ Association
Neuhaus replaces the Association’s outgoing president Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz. The association announced the start of Neuhaus’ term on Jan. 2.
Gov. Hochul Proposes $50-Million SRO Funding Plan
Plan to rehabilitate SRO units would add private bathrooms where possible and ensure alignment with supportive services for vulnerable populations.
Governor Signs Deed Theft Protection Bill
Gov. Kathy Hochul moved to protect NY homeowners from deed theft by pausing evictions and empowering prosecutors to invalidate fraudulent sale and loan documents.
Business Council of NYS Sounds Alarm on Impacts of State’s Energy Policies
ALBANY—The Business Council of New York State announced recently the first of several state-wide information campaigns designed to educate
Barrister’s Briefing: Listing Agreements: Making Sure it’s Valid and Correct
Preparing and executing a listing agreement is common for many agents; almost too common. Because agents are used to the
HGAR’s Barry Kramer Helps Celebrate Deputy County Executive Jenkins’ Birthday
WHITE PLAINS—The Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors was represented at the birthday celebration gathering for Westchester Deputy County Executive
Gov. Hochul Signs Bill Package to Combat Housing Discrimination in Response to Newsday’s Expose
ALBANY—New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a legislative package on Dec. 21 totaling nine bills geared at combating housing
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS: December Legislative Update
The end of the legislative year in Washington D.C. is at hand and as of this writing Congress passed
