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John Oliveira Named Executive Manager of sales for Douglas Elliman Real Estate Chappiaqua & Armonk Offices

April 3, 2018

Douglas Elliman Real Estate has announced that John Oliveira has been named executive manager of sales, leading the company’s Westchester offices in Chappaqua and Armonk. Oliveira will be reporting to Scott Elwell, Douglas Elliman’s newly-appointed senior executive regional manager of sales for Westchester and Connecticut. Born and raised in Yorktown Heights, Oliveira has spent 13…

New Members Appointed to the Westchester County Planning Board

April 3, 2018

Westchester County Executive George Latimer has appointed new members, and reappointed others, to the Westchester County Planning Board. The new members are: Richard Hyman of Port Chester – Chairman; Margarita Gagliardi of White Plains; Bernard Thombs of Valhalla and Renee Toback of Yonkers. Additionally, new DPW Commissioner Hugh Greechan has been appointed an ex officio…

SPOTLIGHT ON: Aimee DeCesare

March 6, 2018

A Career Volunteer For Aimee DeCesare, it was a temp job 10 years ago that launched her real estate career. Today, the Executive Director of the Eric Stein Team at RE/MAX Distinguished Homes & Properties in Bronxville is also a new member of HGAR’s Board of Directors. “It was supposed to be a two-week assignment,”…

Ceresa & Blanco Join Charles Rutenberg Realty, Inc.

March 1, 2018

Charles Rutenberg Realty, Inc. has announced the recent addition of two agents who became associated with its Bronx office at 2800 Bruckner Blvd. Francis (Frank) Ceresa Francis Ceresa was formerly with BHG Rand Realty and is a member of Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors. Mauricio Blanco Mauricio Blanco was formerly with Family Homes Realty and is a…

Tina Vaitkus Joins Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Hudson Valley Properties’ LaGrangeville

March 1, 2018

Tina Vaitkus has joined Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Hudson Valley Properties’ LaGrangeville office, located at 1100 Route 55, Suite 201. Vaitkus brings 12 years of real estate experience to the position and as a real estate salesperson with the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Hudson Valley Properties team. Previously, Vaitkus worked as an Associate Real Estate Broker/Corporate Trainer…

Steve Cid Joins Houlihan Lawrence's Commercial Group.

March 1, 2018

Houlihan Lawrence has announced that New York City real estate veteran Steve Cid has joined its Commercial Group. Cid, who has 24 years of experience in the city’s commercial and residential real estate business, previously served as a senior vice president with both the Corcoran Group and Douglas Elliman. “Steve Cid is a major player…

Richard Feinberg Joins Rand Commercial New City

March 1, 2018

Rand Commercial reported recently that Richard Feinberg has joined its team in New City as a licensed real estate salesperson. Feinberg joins Rand Commercial after building a strong background in managerial and executive positions in a diverse group of companies, including Illuminati Studios in Florida, and Time Warner Business, Broadview Networks, Optimum Lightpath, and CTC…

Maureen Connolly Receives Coldwell Banker International President’s Elite award

March 1, 2018

Maureen Connolly of Shrub Oak, Associate Real Estate Broker, affiliated with the Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage office in Yorktown Heights, has been recognized with the Coldwell Banker International President’s Elite award. This distinguished honor is awarded to the top 2% of approximately 88,000 Coldwell Banker-affiliated sales associates worldwide. With more than 16 years of experience,…

Mary Jean Staudohar Joins Douglas Elliman Chappaqua

March 1, 2018

Mary Jean Staudohar has recently joined Douglas Elliman’s Chappaqua office. She joined the brokerage firm from Houlihan Lawrence and has 17 years of experience. She specializes in real estate in the Hudson Valley, Cortlandt Manor, Cold Spring, Garrison, Yorktown, Mahopac, Peekskill and throughout Putnam and Dutchess counties. After graduating from The Berkley School with an…

Jennifer Studwell Joins Hudson United Mortgage

March 1, 2018

Hudson United Mortgage has announced that Jennifer Studwell has joined its team of loan originators. Studwell began her work in the industry as a real estate personal assistant, and after holding positions in administration, processing, and sales support, she transitioned to the Rand-affiliated Hudson United Mortgage. She is licensed in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut,…

Jessica Chutka-Pelletier Joins Douglas Elliman Chappaqua

February 27, 2018

Douglas Elliman has reported that Jessica Chutka-Pelletier has joined its Chappaqua office. She joins the firm from Houlihan Lawrence and has 20 years of experience. She specializes in real estate sales in the Hudson Valley, Dutchess and Putnam counties in New York, as well as Northern Fairfield and Southern Litchfield counties in Connecticut. She has…

Amy Singer Joins Houlihan Lawrence Armonk

February 27, 2018

Houlihan Lawrence has announced that real estate agent Amy Singer has joined its Armonk office. Singer, who has 13 years of experience in residential real estate, was most recently at William Raveis, where she was the No. 1 sales associate in the Armonk office with more than $30 million in sales last year. A resident…

Moccia & Scarimbolo Join William Raveis Real Estate Scarsdale

February 27, 2018

William Raveis Real Estate of Scarsdale recently announced the addition of two new Associate Brokers to the brokerage firm—Patricia Moccia and Bonnie Scarimbolo. Patricia Moccia Bonnie Scarimbolo Moccia is an award-winning, full-service real estate professional with more than 25 years of experience. Scarimbolo, a lifelong resident of Westchester County has been a top producer for…

Vincent DiMella Market Manager Mortgage Division People’s United Bank, N.A.

February 27, 2018

People’s United Bank, N.A. announced recently the hiring of Vincent DiMella to the position of Market Manager of the Mortgage Division. DiMella will be managing the territory of Westchester County, the Hudson Valley and New York City. He comes to the bank with more than 20 years of mortgage origination and managerial experience. He will…

Curasi Realty Welcomes Sinnott, Marse, Page and Storniolo to Their Team

February 27, 2018

Curasi Realty recently announced the addition of Marisa Sinnott, Crystal Marse, James Page and Becky Storniolo to its team of real estate professionals serving consumers in the Mid-Hudson Valley region. Marisa Sinnott Crystal Marse James Page Becky Storniolo Their combined experience will be a compliment to Curasi Realty’s growing company as each have established successful…

Christie Sturges Joins Douglas Elliman Chappaqua

February 27, 2018

Christie Sturges has recently joined Douglas Elliman’s Chappaqua office. She joins the brokerage firm as a new agent. She specializes in real estate throughout Westchester County with a focus on Chappaqua. In her brief time in the industry, she has already completed a rental and signed up a new listing, Douglas Elliman reported. Prior to…

Catherine Duff-Porizky Receives the Coldwell Bankers International President’s Premier Award

February 27, 2018

Catherine Duff-Porizky of Yorktown Heights, Associate Real Estate Broker affiliated with the Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage office in Yorktown Heights, has been recognized with the Coldwell Banker International President’s Premier award. The distinguished honor is awarded to the top 1% of approximately 88,000 Coldwell Banker-affiliated sales associates. With more than 30 years of experience, Duff-Poritzky…

April Vitaliani Joins Douglas Elliman Chappaqua

February 27, 2018

April Vitaliani has joined Douglas Elliman’s Chappaqua office. She joined the firm from Houlihan Lawrence and has several years of experience. A licensed agent since 2015, Vitaliani phased out of her 20-year service career as a dental hygienist, and hit the ground running in real estate. She and her husband own investment property as well…

Terri Crozier Appointed Manager Houlihan Lawrence Yonkers

February 27, 2018

Houlihan Lawrence has announced that real estate veteran Terri Crozier, who has more than 30 years of experience in residential real estate, has been appointed manager of the company’s Yonkers office. A licensed full-time broker since 1984, Crozier has been a consistent award winner with the Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors and a consistent award…

Aaron C. Velez Appointed Manager Houlihan Lawrence Somers & Brewster Offices

February 27, 2018

Houlihan Lawrence has announced the appointment of Aaron C. Velez as manager of the company’s Somers/Brewster branch offices. Velez was most recently manager of the company’s Yonkers office. A life-long resident of Westchester County, Velez joined Houlihan Lawrence in 2008. He has earned numerous sales awards, is a member of the National Association of Realtors,…