Joan McDonald Promoted to Deputy Westchester County Executive
In connection with Wishnie’s retirement, County Executive Jenkins announced that current Director of Operations Joan McDonald has been promoted to Deputy County Executive.
New Yorkers deserve a state where they can raise a family, keep the lights on, and stay rooted in the communities they love.
Pending sales, especially the 5% jump across all property types, show buyers gaining confidence.
The Gaming Commission also approved a rule change that altered the term of the casino license depending on the amount of investment.
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In connection with Wishnie’s retirement, County Executive Jenkins announced that current Director of Operations Joan McDonald has been promoted to Deputy County Executive.
2025 was another tough year for homebuyers, marked by record-high home prices and historically low home sales.
The governor emphasized the continued strain rising costs place on households and positioned housing production, regulatory reform and tenant protections as central tools to address those pressures.
Gov. Hochul will propose to amend the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) to exempt certain types of housing projects that have no significant impacts on the environment…
“Governor Kathy Hochul’s 2026 State of the State address brought a refreshing dose of clarity, urgency, and opportunity to New York’s real estate landscape..."
Backed by $405 million in city, state, federal funding, and an anticipated federal loan, the project will create a new state-of-the-art, intermodal food distribution facility.
Plunkett, who joined the Bronx-based Simone Development Companies in 2018, is well known in Westchester County’s business and not-for-profit community.
Mortgage rates started the New Year with a decline to 6.25%, the lowest level since September 2024.
The governor emphasized the continued strain rising costs place on households and positioned housing production, regulatory reform and tenant protections as central tools to address those pressures.
This year’s accomplishments reflect HGAR’s continued commitment to advocacy, education and engagement.
New York’s DOS licensing rules treat marketing and communications as part of the regulated brokerage business. Telemarketing compliance therefore connects directly to broker supervision obligations.
One of the key pieces of legislation discussed was Intro 1120, sponsored by Councilmember Julie Farías, that would establish clear timelines for cooperative boards to process, review, and issue decisions on co-op purchase applications.
2025 was another tough year for homebuyers, marked by record-high home prices and historically low home sales.
Homebuyer momentum is building. The data shows the strongest performance of the year after accounting for seasonal factors, and the best performance in nearly three years, dating back to February 2023.
Wage growth is outpacing home price gains, which improves housing affordability. Still, future affordability could be hampered if housing supply fails to keep pace with demand.
Job gains in September, following the data blackout, are reassuring and suggest the economy is not slipping into a recession.
In connection with Wishnie’s retirement, County Executive Jenkins announced that current Director of Operations Joan McDonald has been promoted to Deputy County Executive.
2025 was another tough year for homebuyers, marked by record-high home prices and historically low home sales.
Gov. Hochul will propose to amend the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) to exempt certain types of housing projects that have no significant impacts on the environment…
“Governor Kathy Hochul’s 2026 State of the State address brought a refreshing dose of clarity, urgency, and opportunity to New York’s real estate landscape..."
These projects supported more than 1,500 construction jobs in addition to the retention and creation of more than 150 permanent jobs.
Industrial and commercial development sites are being delivered with zoning in place, utilities secured, and entitlement pathways clearly defined…
I leave HGAR knowing that we are now more member-centric and innovative than ever before.
Suburban multifamily, industrial, and medical office assets are likely to see the greatest bump in activity.
In connection with Wishnie’s retirement, County Executive Jenkins announced that current Director of Operations Joan McDonald has been promoted to Deputy County Executive.
Neppl is a fifth-generation Newburgh native, attorney, and a 25-year veteran of New York State government and politics.
BOMA Westchester is an affiliate of BOMA International—the oldest and largest association of the office building industry.
As Team Leader, Kane will focus on agent growth and development, as well as empowering entrepreneurs at KW Hudson Valley United…
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