LIBOR is pleased to announce the newly elected 2022/23 At-Large Board of Directors. Voting took place online on October 27, 2021 and election results were announced at LIBOR’s Virtual General Membership Meeting, held simultaneously. View election results HERE.

Long Island Board of REALTORS® Aid in Wyandanch Community Garden Build

Utilizing NAR’s placemaking grant, LIBOR in concert with the Town of Babylon and Suffolk County, just completed the Wyandanch Community Garden. This garden will help to provide fresh fruits and vegetables to a local soup kitchen and to the Wyandanch Senior Nutrition Center. LIBOR extends a heartfelt thank you to Town of Babylon Supervisor Rich Shaffer, Suffolk County Legislator Jason Richberg, Town Councilman DuWayne Gregory, Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean Pierre and the many others who offered support on this worthy initiative.

Deadline: October 29, 2021. Submit your story HERE.

LIBOR in partnership with the REALTORS® Relief Foundation (RRF) and New York Association of REALTORS (NYSAR), is providing an opportunity for housing assistance to New York State residents adversely affected by Hurricane Ida, whose flooding and destruction is still evident in many homes throughout Queens, Nassau and Suffolk counties. For requirements, eligibility information, and to download the application, click HERE.

To celebrate all those who have completed their NAR Code of Ethics (COE) requirement, LIBOR is conducting monthly prize drawings. Be a part of the fun! Complete your ethics training to be entered into our sweepstakes. October's winner will receive a $150 Amazon Gift Card! Learn more.

This October, NAR is again recognizing Cybersecurity Awareness Month and the critical importance of protecting Americans’ data and sensitive information from fraud. Real estate fraud is one of the nation’s most prevalent forms of cybercrime, with REALTOR® associations and Multiple Listing Services being among criminals’ latest targets. Learn more.

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As election day approaches, residents of Nassau County, Suffolk County and New York City will have the opportunity to cast their ballots early. In-person voting at any Early Voting polling place ends on October 31. You may find the early voting locations by clicking on your county: Nassau County, Suffolk County or New York City.

November 1 is the last day to apply in-person for an absentee ballot for the November general election. For anyone unsure if they are registered to vote they may click HERE for verification. Election Day is November 2nd. Make sure you start making your plans to vote now!

Earlier this month, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that an additional $125 million in state funding is now available to assist landlords whose tenants have vacated with arrears or declined to apply or participate in the state’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). Landlords can apply for the new first come, first serve Landlord Rental Assistance Program as of October 7 for funding of up to 12 months of past-due rent. You can find more information on the new Landlord Rental Assistance Program, including qualifications and application process by clicking HERE.

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