A new real estate organization—Latinos of Real Estate—was scheduled to be launched officially on Jan. 12 at the Edgewood Country Club in River Vale, NJ. All real estate professionals from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are welcome to attend and join the organization. LORE’s mission is “to educate, assist and guide the Hispanic community…
Read MoreThere was a torch-passing at the November Board meeting of the United Way of Westchester and Putnam as William M. Mooney III, Esq. began his chairmanship of its Board of Directors. He is the second generation of the Mooney family to serve on the United Way Board of Directors and as its chairman, as his…
Read MorePutnam 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…
Read MoreHoulihan 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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreThe NYU Silver School of Social Work has appointed government relations and public affairs executive Aimee J. Vargas, Esq. as Senior Advisor to the Dean, in an important step for expanding the reach and impact of its educational, research and program work, locally and nationally. As Senior Advisor, Vargas will manage the Silver School’s external…
Read MoreRM 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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreGail 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…
Read MoreYonkers 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…
Read MoreGrand 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,…
Read MoreBronx 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…
Read MoreChristopher 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…
Read MoreLiz Nunan, President and CEO of Houlihan Lawrence, was recently honored as one of the most influential and innovative business leaders across Westchester and Fairfield counties at the Westfair Communications annual 2022 C-Suite Awards held Oct. 27 at the Stamford Hotel in Stamford, CT. Nunan was among 16 business leaders honored from a wide range…
Read MoreRockland 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…
Read MoreKenny Parcell was installed as 2023 president of the National Association of Realtors during NAR NXT, The Realtor Experience, on Nov. 14 in Orlando, FL. Parcell, a Realtor from Spanish Fork, UT is broker-owner of Equity Real Estate Utah. He served as NAR's vice president of government affairs in 2018 and was the Realtor Party…
Read MoreWeichert 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…
Read MoreHoulihan 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…
Read MoreRobert 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…
Read MoreChristie's International Real Estate Group announced earlier this month that Realtors Alexa and Lillian Chase have joined the firm in the New City Sales Gallery. Alexa and Lillian Chase are Licensed Real Estate Salespersons in New York and are members of the top-producing, mother and daughter Chase Team based in the New City Sales Gallery.…
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