June 03, 2026
On May 27, 2026, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed the FY2026-2027 State Budget which includes “Let Them Build” reforms to the State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”) (1). New York’s housing crisis has been exacerbated by development delays which can substantially add time and cost to the entitlement process ... Read More >
New York SEQRA Reform - Let Them Build Agenda
January 14, 2026
New York’s Governor has proposed meaningful SEQRA reforms as part of the 2026 State of the State to address housing delays and reduce regulatory hurdles affecting housing, energy, and other critical development projects. Read More >
SEQRA Cutting Red Tape
November 17, 2025
As previously reported, New York State adopted its All-Electric Buildings Law in 2024, which added requirements to the NYS Energy Law for new construction. That new law prohibited the installation of fossil-fuel burning equipment in building systems in any new buildings seven stories or less in height. Read More >
All Electric Buildings Act - NYS Suspends All-Electric Buildings Law
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