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SPOTLIGHT ON: Emran Bhuiyan

March 15, 2023

A Rising Young Real Estate Star Emran Bhuiyan is a rising young star with Exit Realty Premium in the Bronx. At 27 and with only four years in the business, he is a Gold and Silver Award winner, the Director of Sales, and a new HGAR Director as of January 2023. It’s hard to imagine…

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SPOTLIGHT ON: Kimra Pierre

February 13, 2023

The Giving Spirit While her full-time career is a real estate agent with Corcoran Legends Realty in Briarcliff Manor, Kimra Pierre is also affectionately known by her peers as an honorary “Mayor of Pleasantville.” She serves on the Pleasantville Chamber of Commerce, Pleasantville PTA, Pleasantville Lions Club and Pleasantville SEPTA—Special Education Parent Teacher Association. And…

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Andrew Schwartz And Zach Winick Named Co-Presidents Of The New York Region For The Howard Hughes Corporation

February 7, 2023

The Howard Hughes Corporation announced recently that Andrew Schwartz and Zach Winick have been named Co-Presidents of the company's New York region and will lead the continued revitalization of the Seaport neighborhood in Lower Manhattan. Schwartz will lead partnerships and programming and Winick will oversee operations and development as they succeed outgoing regional president Saul…

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Lori Yarom And Rachel Ditkoff Join The Scarsdale Sales Gallery Of Christie's International Real Estate Group

February 7, 2023

Christie's International Real Estate Group announced recently that Realtors Lori Yarom and Rachel Ditkoff have joined the firm in the Scarsdale Sales Gallery. Yarom, formerly with Douglas Elliman, is an award-winning agent serving both Westchester and Fairfield Counties and the surrounding areas. She began her career in New York City where she was born and raised.…

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ERA Insite Realty Grows Its Sales Team With The Addition Of Five New Agents

February 7, 2023

Lou Budetti, principal broker at ERA Insite Realty, has announced the growth of his company’s sales team with the addition of five agents to the firm’s headquarters office in White Plains. Joining the firm are Wasfiyah Talib, James Bauer, Tara Koby, Viktoria Shkreli and George Kingma. The new hires include a mix of experienced and…

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Leonides Sandoval Has Joined Grand Lux Realty's Chappaqua Office

February 6, 2023

Grand Lux Realty reported recently that Leonides Sandoval has joined its Chappaqua office as a licensed real estate salesperson. A lifelong resident of New Rochelle, Sandoval has worked in the building supply and construction industry for nearly 30 years. His interest in real estate began when he was in his 20’s when he began building…

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Jackie Mazurowski Named Director Of Sales For Monarch Coopers Corner

February 6, 2023

Jackie Mazurowski has been named director of sales for Monarch Coopers Corner, a senior living community in New Rochelle. Monarch Coopers Corner is nearing completion and is scheduled to open early 2023. Mazurowski previously was executive director at Artis Senior Living in Yorktown Heights. She also served as regional sales specialist for Sunrise Senior Living…

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Danielle Brown Joins Yonkers Housing Authority As Assistant Leased Housing Director

February 6, 2023

The Yonkers Housing Authority has announced that Danielle Brown has been named Assistant Leased Housing Director. Brown joins the YHA with an extensive background managing real estate. She has more than 30 years of experience as a program manager. Brown was most recently the Administrative Housing Development for the New York City Department of Housing…

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R2M Realty Inc Welcomes Adalfy Merezhko To Its Pearl River Office

February 6, 2023

Adalfy Merezhko has joined R2M Realty Inc.’s Pearl River office as a licensed salesperson. Born in the Dominican Republic and raised in the Bronx, Merezhko, who is fluent in Spanish, graduated from Utica College with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and a minor in Business Management and a concentration in Finance. She served as Director…

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Houlihan Lawrence Announces Its 2022 Emerald Award Recipients

February 6, 2023

Houlihan Lawrence recently announced this year’s recipients of the annual Emerald Awards, a prestigious honor awarded to the top 1.5% of more than 1,450 Houlihan Lawrence sales associates, by gross commission income or units sold. Individuals were recognized from across the firm’s offices in Westchester, Connecticut and the Hudson Valley. “Our Emerald Award winners represent…

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SPOTLIGHT ON: Marianne LePore

January 18, 2023

Leading Women’s Council’s Comeback From COVID As the 2023 President of the Women’s Council of Realtors Empire Local Chapter, Marianne LePore has a wealth of both business and life experience to offer. The Corcoran Legends Realty agent brings a background in real estate, banking, education, the fine arts, and the memory of her halcyon days…

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Simone Development Companies Appoint Roger Merriman as Senior Vice President of Construction and Jeremy Schwartz as Director of Leasing

January 9, 2023

Simone Development Companies of the Bronx has appointed two real estate industry veterans to senior positions in its construction and leasing departments. Roger Merriman is Simone Development’s new Senior Vice President of Construction and Jeremy Schwartz is Director of Leasing. These executives possess years of experience in the real estate industry and have worked with…

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Lisa DeRosa Re-Elected as BRI President

January 9, 2023

The Board of Trustees recently finalized the election of members to top leadership positions within the Building and Realty Institute. The newly-elected roles were formally introduced during the organization’s Holiday Networking Reception on December 6th. Lisa DeRosa was re-elected as BRI President along with Brett Larocque for BRI's Secretary position. Christine McCabe was appointed as…

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Bess Freedman Named to Fordham Real Estate Institute's Executive Advisory Council of Prestigious Real Estate Industry and Business Leaders.

January 9, 2023

The Fordham Real Estate Institute recently reported that Bess Freedman, CEO of Brown Harris Stevens, has been named to its Executive Advisory Council of prestigious real estate industry and business leaders. Freedman will collaborate with the EAC on growing enrollment, enhancing the student experience and increasing awareness of the expanding program offerings on REI’s campuses…

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Paul Ataide Named Executive Director for Monarch Coopers Corner

January 9, 2023

Paul Ataide has been named executive director for Monarch Coopers Corner in New Rochelle. In this position, he is responsible for day-to-day community operations. Monarchs Coopers Corner is nearing completion and is scheduled to open early 2023. Ataide previously was executive director at a senior living community in Westchester County. He also served as associate…

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Richard Herska Appointed NYSAR's Young Professionals Network 2023 Chair

January 9, 2023

Christie's International Real Estate Group in Westchester and the Hudson Valley announced that Richard Herska has been appointed the 2023 Chair of the New York State Association of Realtors’ Young Professionals Network, a member-driven group that gives voice to NYSAR’s young Realtors. Prior to being named incoming Chair, Herska has been an active member of…

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