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.
2022 HGAR RPAC HONOR ROLL
as recorded by NYSAR January 31, 2022
Thank you to the following Members
who are leading the way in the 2022 RPAC campaign
Platinum R $10,000
Dorothy Botsoe, Dorothy Jensen Realty Inc., White Plains
Anthony Domathoti, Exit Realty Premium, Bronx
Perry Gault, Perry Gault Management, Bronx, NY
Richard Haggerty, Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors, Inc.
Nancy Kennedy, Houlihan Lawrence Inc., Croton-on-Hudson
Michael Schmelzer, Tyrax Realty Management, Inc., Bronx
Golden R $5,000 – $9,999
Susan Goldy, Susan E. Goldy Inc., Bronx
Irene Guanill, Century 21 Dawns Gold Realty, Bronx
Mark Seiden, The Mark Seiden Real Estate Team, Briarcliff Manor*
Crystal R $2,500-$4,999
Tony, D’Anzica, DynaMax Realty NYC, Inc. NYC
Sterling R $1,000-$2,499
Donald Arace, Hudson United Mortgage, Elmsford
Carmen Bauman, Green Grass Real Estate Corp., Bronxville*
Paul Breunich, William Pitt Sothebys Int Rlty, Stamford
Debra Budetti, ERA Insite Realty Services, White Plains*
Leah Caro, Park Sterling Realty, Bronxville*
Carol Christiansen, McGrath Realty Inc., Mount Kisco*
Ronald Garafalo, John J Lease Realtors, Middletown*
Joseph Houlihan, Houlihan & O’Malley, Bronxville
Isaac Kohan, Sodana Extract, Brooklyn
Pamela Jones, Coldwell Banker Realty, White Plains*
Barry Kramer, BHG Real Estate Choice Realty, Scarsdale*
Clayton Livingston, McGrath Realty Inc. Pawling
Anthony Mormile, Orange Bank & Trust, White Plains
Brian Phillips, Douglas Elliman Real Estate, Bronx*
Eli Rodriguez, Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors Inc., Bronx*
Matthew Schmelzer, Tryax Realty Management Inc, Great Neck*
Vlora Sejdi, Keller Williams NY Realty, White Plains
Crystal Hawkins Syska, Keller Williams NY Realty, White Plains*
President’s Club $500-$999
Katheryn DeClerck, Howard Hanna Rand Realty, Goshen
Kevin Dwyer, The Dwyer Agency, Mahopac
Cynthia Lippolis, BHHS River Towns Real Estate, Croton-on-Hudson
Capitol Club $250-$499
Douglas B Benson, Corcoran Legends Realty, Tarrytown
Mackenzie Forsberg, Genesis Realty Group LLC, Bronx
Harding Mason, Houlihan Lawrence, Katonah
Christina Stevens, Laujel Realty Corp. Bronx
99 Dollar Club $99-$249
Barbara Barber, Janet Brand, Randall Calano, Michael Criscuolo, Laurie DiFrancesco, Sandra Erikson, Kenyatta Jones-Arietta, AnneMarie Kovacs, Joseph Lippolis, Danielle Noak, Maryann Tercasio, Maria Weiss,
2022 Contributions, Pledges *
TOTAL: $91,196 36% towards goal
With 1,762 contributors 38% towards participation goal.
Goal: $255,201 from 4,631 contributors for a total of 36% of membership
These systematic barriers hindered the accumulation of wealth for African Americans for decades; this hindrance deprived many black families of the opportunity to pass down property and assets to future generations, thereby perpetuating economic disparities.
The program offered the latest home sales data and trends for Rockland County, updates on the NAR Commission settlement, and perspectives on topical business and political issues.
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