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Jonathan Rouis Appointed to Orange Bank & Trust Company BOD

February 1, 2018

The Board of Directors and CEO Michael Gilfeather of Orange Bank & Trust Company reported recently the appointment of Jonathan Rouis to the bank’s Board of Directors effective February 16, 2018. “The bank will benefit greatly from Jonathan's fresh insight and perspective and we are thrilled to have him join our board of directors,” said…

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Katherine Jennings Appointed Manager Houlihan Lawrence Millbrook

February 1, 2018

Long-time Hudson Valley resident and veteran real estate professional Katherine Jennings has been appointed the new manager of Houlihan Lawrence’s Millbrook office. She will oversee a team of 35 agents who cover Dutchess, Columbia, Ulster and Greene counties in New York and Litchfield County, CT. Since 2011, Jennings, who lives on a horse farm in…

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Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage's Joe Valvano Ranks in Swanepoel T3 Sixty Report

February 1, 2018

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Connecticut and Westchester County has announced President Joe Valvano was named by Swanepoel T3 Sixty in its 2017-2018 top 200 most power people in residential real estate report. Valvano was listed at number 114. Prior to becoming president in 2016, Valvano served as the managing broker of Coldwell Banker Residential…

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George Pejoves Joins Hudson United Mortgage

January 30, 2018

Hudson United Mortgage has announced that George Pejoves, a long-time mortgage lender, has joined the company. Pejoves comes to Hudson United with more than 30 years of experience in the mortgage industry as a loan officer, a manager of a sales and operations team, and a producing branch manager. He also he ran his own…

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Charles Rutenberg Realty, Inc. Bronx Welcomes 5 Agents

January 30, 2018

Kirt E. Asson   Charles Rutenberg Realty, Inc. announced recently the addition of five agents who became associated with its Bronx office located at 2800 Bruckner Blvd. Britzeida (Bri) Pichardo Theresa Martinez Sinthia Tejada Carmen Banks Kirt Asson is a new agent, while Britzeida Pichardo, Theresa Martinez, Sinthia Tejada and Carmen Banks are productive agents…

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Weichert, Realtors Recognizes Carol Ruderman-Seidel

January 30, 2018

Debra Brophy, regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors, announced that sales associate Carol Ruderman-Seidel of the New City office was recognized for outstanding success throughout the month of December. As a top producer, Ruderman-Seidel led her Weichert sales region for resale listings during the month. The region is comprised of locations throughout Morris, Bergen and…

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Adam Rodriguez Of Counsel to the Firm Bleakley Platt & Schmidt, LLP

January 30, 2018

Bleakley Platt & Schmidt, LLP reported recently that Adam Rodriguez has become Of Counsel to the firm. Before joining Bleakley Platt, Rodriguez was the Director of Real Estate for Westchester County, where he negotiated complex commercial real estate transactions, including leases for office space throughout the county and multi-million dollar hangar leases at the Westchester…

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Mildenberger & McCormack Appointed to Mount Vernon's Industrial Development Agency

January 30, 2018

Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas announced the appointment of two seasoned professionals, both with governmental and private sector experience, to the city’s Industrial Development Agency. Eileen Mildenberger, an attorney, is assuming the role of executive director of the IDA. Prior to coming to Mount Vernon, Mildenberger served as director of Economic Development for Westchester County,…

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Mamaroneck Chamber Honors Murphy Brothers Firm

January 16, 2018

MAMARONECK—Sean and Chris Murphy, owners of locally-based Murphy Brothers, were recently honored at the 2018 Mamaroneck Chamber of Commerce Dinner held at the Beach Point Club here. Mamaroneck Chamber President Susan Fuller of Orange Bank & Trust recognized both men and their firm for their many contributions to the local community over the years in…

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Henry Djonbalajwas Sworn in as Member of Yonkers IDA Board

January 9, 2018

Henry Djonbalaj, a highly successful real estate broker, was sworn in on Dec. 19th as a member of the Yonkers Industrial Development Agency Board. The Yonkers City Council voted on Nov. 28 to appoint Djonbalaj to the seven-member board to replace Robert Maccariello. “Henry has demonstrated his love for this city and his commitment to…

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Giannie Garcia VP Hudson United Title New Jersey Operations

January 9, 2018

Hudson United Title recently announced that Giannie Garcia has joined the company as the vice president of New Jersey operations. “I’m excited to expand my career,” said Garcia. “I’m fortunate to be joining such a respected agency that prides itself on top-quality assistance.” Garcia arrives at Hudson United with a considerable background in the title…

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BOMA of Westchester County Announce Officers for 2018

January 9, 2018

The Building Owners and Managers Association of Westchester County has announced the election of its slate of officers for the 2018 term. Susan Curtis, senior property manager, RPA, FMA of RXR Realty, was elected president. Curtis, who manages RXR’s portfolio in Westchester and Connecticut, was sworn in with the rest of the slate at BOMA…

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Rand Commercial Welcomes Gary Palmer to White Plains Office

January 9, 2018

Rand Commercial has welcomed Gary Palmer to its office in White Plains as a licensed real estate salesperson. Before venturing into the real estate industry, Palmer helped his family run the Accord Speedway in Ulster County and managed the track’s day-to-day operations throughout the spring and summer. “We’re thrilled to have our Westchester team grow…

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Acuti, Rendle, Cook of Weichert Realtors Recognized for Outstanding Performance

January 9, 2018

Christina Acuti   Debra Brophy, regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors, announced that sales associate Christina Acuti of the Fishkill office was individually recognized for her outstanding performance in November. As a top producer, Acuti led her Weichert sales region, which consists of locations in Morris, Bergen and Passaic counties in New Jersey and Rockland,…

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Halima Osman Joins Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Westchester Properties Larchmont

January 9, 2018

Realtor Halima Osman has joined the Larchmont office of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Westchester Properties, according to Mark Nadler, director of Westchester Sales. In a statement Nadler said, “Halima is a wonderful, warm person, who is multi-lingual, speaking French, Arabic, Somali and English. We are thrilled to have her join our experienced and diverse team.” Osman…

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Duke Kimble and Catherine Payne Join Curasi Realty

January 9, 2018

Curasi Realty recently announced the addition of Duke Kimble and Catherine Payne to its team of real estate professionals serving consumers in the Mid-Hudson Valley area. Duke Kimble     Kimble is a retired employee from state corrections of 25 years, has a long association with the Middletown City Schools, is an Honorary Member of…

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Business Council of Westchester Announce New Board Members

January 9, 2018

The Business Council of Westchester has announced the election of a slate of new board members that bring a diverse range of experience and talents to the business organization. Elected to three-year terms were five new board members: Kristin Bernert, senior vice president, operations, New York Knicks; David Campbell, vice president, LeChase Construction Services; Erin…

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SPOTLIGHT ON: Realtor of the Year Barry Kramer

December 11, 2017

Barry Kramer, one of the two principal brokers of Westchester Choice Realty Inc. in Scarsdale, has the distinction of being both the HGAR 2017 Realtor of the Year and the 2018 HGAR President. “I didn’t’ think I could be a Realtor of the Year and president at the same time, so I was really surprised,”…

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