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NYS Issues Bid on $300-M Project at Mid-Hudson Forensic Psychiatric Center Campus in New Hampton
The scope of the new replacement hospital (Base Building BP2) includes all the sitework and building construction for a new 340,000-square-foot Inpatient Forensic Psychiatric Hospital, Central Utility Plant and administrative support spaces.

State’s Housing Policy Changes Draw Mixed Reactions from RE Industry and Housing/Tenant Advocacy Groups
A clear example of the compromise agreements is that some groups say the housing policy changes do not go far enough, while others say they are too restrictive.

A New Road for NAR
Under the new staff and member leadership, NAR is communicating more deliberately, sharpening its focus on the core mission of serving its members, and moving toward becoming a nimble organization.

NYS Budget Agreement Includes Some Popular and Controversial New Housing Policies
The budget includes a host of measures to enhance housing development and tenant protections in New York City, including the new 485-x tax incentive.

Rockland County Schedules Section 8 Voucher Lotteries
There are six separate lotteries which will be conducted simultaneously and will result in six separate lists.

Northeast Existing Home Sales Jumped 4.2% in March
Existing-home sales in the Northeast climbed 4.2% from February to an annual rate of 500,000 in March, ending a four-month streak where sales in the Northeast registered 480,000 units

HGAR Report: Demand for Homes in the Bronx, Hudson Valley Remained High in March; Sales and Inventory Still Below Normal as Prices Rose in all Regions
Today’s report by the Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors, based on data supplied by OneKey MLS, also indicates inventory levels declined among all property types in all regions.

Dispelling Seven Myths About NAR's Proposed Settlement
Nearly every real estate professional who is a Realtor, a member of NAR, is covered by the release that NAR negotiated in the settlement.

Tourism Becoming Big Economic Driver in Westchester County
The new economic analysis revealed that film, television, and commercial production in 2023 supported 2,053 jobs and $198.2 million in wages in the county.

Governor, Legislators Reach Agreement on Framework of Budget Deal
While specifics of the housing-related legislation were not released, City & State New York reports that sources indicate some carve-outs of the Good Cause Eviction proposal have angered tenant groups, while other provisions included have drawn the ire of landlords.

White Plains Title Insurer Acquired by Stewart
Founded in 1995 by Joseph Petrillo and John Martin, All New York has been one of the leading commercial boutique title companies, serving affordable housing, supportive housing and senior housing clients throughout New York State.

HGAR Stages Informational Session on $418-Million NAR Broker Lawsuit Settlement
NAR’s Troiani told the attendees that the association is trying to clear up misconceptions reported by some media outlets in connection with the settlement.