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James “Jim” Burpoe Appointed Deputy County Executive of Putnam County

December 20, 2022

Putnam County Executive-Elect Kevin Byrne announced earlier this month the appointment of James “Jim” Burpoe as Deputy County Executive for the incoming Byrne Administration. Burpoe has an extensive background in both the public and private sectors, leading government and businesses in implementing cost-savings and efficiency measures. Burpoe currently serves as the Commissioner of General Services…

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5 New Agents Join Houlihan Lawrence's New Rochelle Office

December 20, 2022

Houlihan Lawrence has announced that five new agents—Jonny Lezi, Angelina Melendez-Beach, Denisse De Dios Alvarez, Ann Alifante-Briscoe and Tim Martin—have joined the company’s New Rochelle office. Prior to joining Houlihan Lawrence, Lezi was an agent for Keller Williams office in White Plains responsible for handling more than 150 transactions with one of the teams. He…

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Melissa King Appointed Chief Operations Officer for OneKey MLS

December 20, 2022

The Board of Managers of OneKey MLS recently announced that Melissa King has been appointed as the new Chief Operations Officer for OneKey MLS. An experienced professional with more than a decade in collaborative real estate technologies, King was most recently Vice President of Strategic Alliances & Partnerships at a large neighboring multiple listing service—Bright…

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Carmen Bauman Joins RM Friedland's Investment Sales Division

December 16, 2022

RM Friedland recently announced that real estate veteran Carmen Bauman has joined its growing team of real estate brokerage professionals. Bauman is an Associate Broker in the Investment Sales Division, expanding and strengthening the firm’s presence in Westchester and Fairfield County. With her diverse background in both law and real estate, Bauman’s legal skills are…

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Kathleen Gill to Serve as New Rochelle’s Next City Manager

December 15, 2022

The New Rochelle City Council has chosen Kathleen Gill to serve as New Rochelle’s next City Manager. Gill will take office on Jan. 1, 2023, following the retirement at the end of this year of long-serving City Manager Chuck Strome. The council’s selection completes a nationwide recruitment process that included interviews with multiple candidates. Gil’s…

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SPOTLIGHT ON: 2022 HGAR Realtor of the Year Gail Fattizzi

December 13, 2022

Gail Fattizzi is no stranger to the Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors. The Regional Manager of ERA Insite Realty Services has served on more than 85 association committees over the past 20 years and attended more than 150 association events. She is the current President of the Hudson Gateway Realtor Foundation and was the 2020…

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Lisa Reyes Appointed New Deputy Communications Director for the City of Yonkers

November 16, 2022

Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano has announced the appointment of Lisa Reyes as the City of Yonkers new Deputy Communications Director. “I know Lisa will use her years of experience in communications to great advantage,” said Yonkers Mayor Spano. “She will certainly prove to be an incredible asset for this city, with her diverse background specifically…

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Rafael Brache III Joins Grand Lux Realty

November 16, 2022

Grand Lux Realty reported recently that it has added a new agent, Rafael Brache III, to its operations in Westchester County. He has spent 50 years developing and managing “Elephant’s Trunk” in Mount Kisco. Through thriving times and fire (literally) he met the challenges head-on without ever losing sight of putting the customer’s needs first,…

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Robert Walsh Appointed Interim President of the Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation

November 16, 2022

Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson recently announced the appointment of Robert Walsh as the interim President of the Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation. Working with the Borough President and her leadership team, Walsh will be charged with restructuring and reorganizing the economic and workforce organization as well as fostering and developing key strategic partnerships…

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Christopher Cortez Named 2023 President of the NAHREP Westchester Chapter

November 16, 2022

Christopher Cortez, Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker with Christie's International Real Estate Westchester | Hudson Valley, was named President of the NAHREP Westchester Chapter for the 2023 term. Cortez had previously served the organization in the capacity of Director of Education. Christie's International Real Estate Westchester | Hudson Valley was a sponsor of the NAHREP…

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Spencer Chiimbwe Appointed as Rockland’s New Commissioner of Human Rights

November 16, 2022

Rockland County Executive Ed Day announced earlier this month that Spencer Chiimbwe of Stony Point is Rockland’s new Commissioner of Human Rights. Commissioner Chiimbwe was selected following an extensive recruitment process through multiple avenues including online job sites, the County of Rockland website, and was assisted by members of the Human Rights Commission, members of…

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Weichert Announces Award Winners for Month of August

October 17, 2022

Weichert Realtors recently announced award winners for the month of August. Joe Cubias, regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors, announced that the Rockland County Regional office and two top-producing sales associates were recognized for outstanding achievement at the regional level. The Rockland County Regional office, which is managed by Karen McCabe, had the highest dollar…

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Houlihan Lawrence's Taylor Tait and Libby Mattson Receive Significant Sale Award

October 17, 2022

Houlihan Lawrence agents Taylor Tait and Libby Mattson recently received a national award for “Significant Sale” at the Luxury Real Estate Fall Awards event held from September 19-22 in Seattle. Agents Tait and Mattson represented 82 Brookwood Lane in New Canaan, CT, which closed for $10.8 million in July 2022. It was the largest property…

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Robert Martin Company Announces Promotions of Jeremy Frank to Chief Operating Officer and Chris Wallace to Chief Financial Officer

October 17, 2022

Robert Martin Company, one of the largest real estate owners and development firms in Westchester County, has announced the promotions of Jeremy Frank to Chief Operating Officer and Chris Wallace to Chief Financial Officer of Robert Martin Company. Discussing the promotions, CEO Tim Jones and President Greg Berger of Robert Martin Company said, “We are…

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