New York State

Realtors Expect Robust, Not Supercharged Housing Market in 2022
NEWBURGH—The consensus from a panel of veteran New York Realtors is that while some headwinds exist for the housing

New York State to Launch $539 Million Homeowners Assistance Fund
ALBANY—New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Dec. 6 that New York State is the first state in the

Notable Commercial, Civic Projects in Mid-Hudson, New York City Regions Secure CFA Funding Awards
ALBANY—New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Nov. 22 that more than $81 million has been awarded to support

Ossining, Haverstraw Win $10-Million Downtown Revitalization Awards
OSSINING—Downtown revitalization efforts in the Village of Ossining and across the Hudson in the Town of Haverstraw each got

NY State Selects Two Green Projects Valued at $8.2 Billion
NEW YORK—In a major step to convert the state’s energy grid to green, New York State has selected

Gov. Hochul Signs Bill Extending COVID-Related Eviction Moratorium in NY Until Jan. 15, 2022
ALBANY—Gov. Kathy Hochul signed into law on Sept. 2 a new moratorium on COVID-related residential and commercial evictions for

Gov. Hochul Seeks School Worker Vaccination Mandate, Universal Masking at Schools, Quicker COVID Aid and Change in Culture in Albany
ALBANY—In what was the culmination of a tumultuous two weeks in Albany, Gov. Andrew Cuomo officially resigned at midnight

State to Provide $200M for Housing Projects in Westchester, Bronx
ALBANY—Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on July 29 that as part of his $20-billion program to combat homelessness and create

Gov. Cuomo Mandates All State Workers to be Vaccinated by Labor Day
ALBANY—Several days after New York City issued the mandate, Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday announced that all New York

Report: Value of IDA Projects Increased Nearly 50% Over Past Decade
ALBANY—Industrial Development Agencies (IDAs) in New York State reported 4,320 active projects valued at $109 billion for 2019,

Sen. Harckham's Wetlands Protection Bill Passes State Senate
ALBANY—The New York State Senate approved legislation (S.5116C) on June 8 introduced by State Senator Pete Harckham (D-40th

Labor Leaders, Politicos Make Last Ditch Plea For Full Gaming License for Empire City Casino
YONKERS—A group that now consists of 60 labor, business and community organizations in the New York metro region held