Legislative
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS: May Legislative Update
At the federal level Realtors have won a huge victory. The CDC moratorium on evictions, which has caused people to
Westchester’s Top Federal Legislative Priority is SALT Repeal
WHITE PLAINS—Westchester County Executive George Latimer released the county’s top federal legislative requests on April 12 and tops
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS: April Legislative Update
It is April, which means it is the state budget deadline. The budget was already a few days late when
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS: April Legislative Update
As the year goes flying by a great deal has been happening at the state and federal level. At the
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS: American Rescue Plan Package Passes Congress
The American Rescue Plan, as it is known, has passed Congress. It is a necessary package with lots of provisions.
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS: Cuomo Targeting Enhanced STAR Deduction
The Enhanced STAR program for seniors (65+) is under attack again in the governor’s proposed budget. This could negatively
Senate Majority Advances Housing Discrimination Legislative Package
ALBANY—The leadership of the State Senate Democratic Majority announced on Feb. 8 it will advance major legislation to continue
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS: February Legislative Update
At the state level, in New York many issues are ongoing regarding Fair Housing. An anticipated Fair Housing report has
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS: Highlights of the Latest COVID Aid Package
A COVID rescue package has been signed into law by President Trump. The legislation included the following: One item is
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS: December Legislative Update
December has just about come and gone. Some progress has been made on the legislative front at the federal level.
Governor Signs New Law to Study Real Estate Property Tax Exemptions
ALBANY—New York State Senator Pete Harckham (D-WF-40th District), who recently won re-election over Republican candidate and former Westchester County
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS: 2020 Election Update
2020 marked a big elective year with races on all levels across the country. There was, of course, the Presidential