NY State Imposes Sexual Harassment Policy Adoption & Training for All Employers
Effective October 2018, all employers in NY must adopt a Sexual Harassment Policy & must complete Sexual Harassment Training by April 2019. To read more:https://www.buildersinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Impact_SEPTOCT_20181120.pdf
Builders Institute Launches Its New Radio Program on AM 970 The Answer
The Builders Institute/Building and Realty Institute of Westchester and the Mid-Hudson Region (BI/BRI) recently launched the first broadcast of its new radio program on AM 970 The Answer (WNYM). Called “ opens in a new windowConstructive Conversations with The Builders Institute (BI)”, the show is hosted Read More »
Another Successful Golf Outing for the BRI
The weather was questionable early on but it turned out to be a perfect day for golf. This was our 2nd year at the beautiful GlenArbor Golf Club where the scenic view and the floating green competition made it more enjoyable. Click this link for Read More »
New Collective Bargaining Group Agreement
Late Friday, September 28th, the BRI’s CBG Negotiating Committee reached an agreement with SEIU 32BJ. We have prepared a summary of the new 2018-2022 contract for you. To see the summary click the below link. https://buildersinstitute.org/bris-collective-bargaining-group-contract-summary/
The Westchester County Rent Guidelines Board Approves Lease Renewal Increases
The Westchester County Rent Guidelines Board approved lease renewal increases for leases affected by the Emergency Tenant Protection Act (ETPA). Owners and managers are mandated to increase a One-Year Lease Renewal to 2% & for a Two-Year Lease Renewal 3%. Refer to our latest Impact Newspaper for Read More »
AOAC MEMBERS- NEW RENT GUIDELINES ANNOUNCED!
Guidelines for Renewal Leases between October 1, 2018 and September 30, 2019 1-Year Lease Term: 2% 2-Year Lease Term: 3% Where the owner does not provide heat or hot water: 1-Year Lease Term: 1.6% 2-Year Lease Term: 2.4%
CCAC Created 2 Websites Voicing Opposition on Local & Statewide Proposed Legislation Chapter 689
The CCAC needs your help with proposed legislation Chapter 689 which calls for Board of Directors of co-ops to issue decisions on proposed shareholders within 45-day period and for them to state the reasons for any rejections. Please got to the following websites and voice Read More »
Westchester County Rent Guidelines Board- Public Hearings & Deliberations
For times and locations of the Public Hearings & Deliberations, please refer to our latest issue of Impact or click our Events page. Monday, June 4 Monday, June 18 Tuesday, June 5 Read More »
Number of Single Family Homes Newly Built Is The 2nd Highest since 2008-2009 Recession!
According to a study from the NAHB(National Association of Home Builders), newly built single family homes rose 4 % in March. Go to our April/May issue of Impact for more information.
Housing Will Continue to Gain Ground in 2018
At the January 9th National Association of Home Builders (NAHB’s) International Builders Show in Orlando, economists spoke about how the tax law will boost Gross Domestic Product growth. To learn more, please refer to our January/February 2018 issue of Impact.https://www.buildersinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Impact_JanFeb2018.pdf