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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
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS: November Election Update
The 2020 Presidential election is in the books. Former Vice President Biden is now President-elect Joseph R. Biden. History is
Election Day is Here!
2020 has been a roller coaster of a year. It started out with a booming economy, a robust real estate