Data shows that from 1996-2021, the Hudson Valley region lost a net total of 146,763 people to out migration, which calculates out to 5% of the Hudson Valley’s population.
Elected officials, seeking to appease vocal constituents, frequently uphold restrictive zoning laws that favor single-family residences over more diverse housing options.
In 2023, the Rockland County Office of Consumer Protection investigated 617 complaints and returned $66,000 to homeowners.
WHITE PLAINS—The Hudson Gateway Realtor Foundation started off 2022 with two February events—a volunteer opportunity with the Community Center of Northern Westchester in Katonah, and a Pub Night at Tapped Craft Beer & Restaurant in Middletown.
More than 70 Realtors and Affiliates enjoyed the Foundation’s first Pub Night at Tapped Craft Beer & Restaurant in Middletown on Feb. 16.
A group of 10 Realtor volunteers recently spent their morning stocking shelves at the Community Center’s Food Pantry and sorting clothes for its Clothing Boutique. Founded in 1992, the Community Center provides meals, clothing, education and job training for individuals and families in need throughout northern Westchester County.
In addition, the center offers health outreach programs, breast cancer awareness workshops, free eye exams and eyeglasses through Lenscrafters OneSight Foundation, school and summer camp scholarships, citizenship exam preparation and support in navigating community resources. Currently, it serves nearly 3,000 families in 38 local communities.
From left, Charlie Spataro, Ron Garafalo, Anthony Domathoti, HGAR President and Kerri Stretch at the HG Realtor Foundation Pub Night event in Middletown.
The foundation’s first Pub Night at the Middletown venue garnered more than $2,000 in donations from more than 70 attendees. Pub Nights have been a stable of the foundation for the past few years, with local restaurants throughout the Hudson Valley providing complimentary appetizers and a cash bar. The $25 entrance fee and half of the 50-50 raffle goes directly to the Hudson Gateway Realtor Foundation, which supports charities and non-profits throughout the region.
Realtor and Affiliate members from around the New York metro area will be tapping their toes for prizes and the coveted “winner” status of the foundation’s second dancing competition event.
Thorne was the first black elected President of RCBR and was one of the key officials involved in the merger of RCBR and the Orange County Association of Realtors with the Westchester-Putnam Association of Realtors.
Schmelzer was born on April 11, 1940, and was the founder of Tryax Realty Management Inc. of the Bronx.
Receive original business news about real estate and the REALTORS® who serve the lower Hudson Valley, delivered straight to your inbox. No credit card required.
