Comptroller Levine emphasized that the Adams Administration’s FY26 spending levels, which exceed revenue, and failure to properly budget for known, re-occurring expenses, have led to unusually high budget deficit projections for FY26 and FY27.
In the weeks leading up to heavy negotiations in Albany, HGAR personally educated more than two dozen elected officials on Good Cause Eviction and the most problematic aspects of valuing tenant protection over property rights.
Fair housing is not merely a legal obligation or a moral imperative; rather, it is the very essence of creating spaces where every individual can thrive.
I’ve seen it alleged that NAR, local Realtor boards or multiple listing services set commissions. Commissions are already negotiable between clients and real estate agents.
Having a more diverse clientele not only opens up more opportunities, but also gives me a chance to get to know people from different cultures and learn how to show up respectfully.
Women often remain underrepresented in boardrooms, executive suites, and political offices, highlighting the ongoing need for concerted efforts to promote gender diversity and inclusion.
HGAR is a leader in the realm of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and is committed to diversifying our membership, creating a deeply diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization for our members, and embedding inclusive practices in the ways we work and learn.
Studies have shown that the construction of 100 units of multifamily housing generates an average of 161 jobs and $11.7 million into the local economy in the first year.
As we celebrate the achievements of the past, I look forward to continuing HGAR’s efforts to challenge preconceived notions, embrace diversity, and work towards an equitable and even more inclusive association.
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