Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors to Host Installation Gala for 2025 President, Board of Directors on Jan. 30

WHITE PLAINS—The Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors will install its new President, Vlora Sejdi, along with its 2025 Board of Directors, at a Jan. 30 Installation Gala at the Villa Barone Hilltop Manor in Mahopac.

This year’s theme, “Driving Change Together,” embodies HGAR’s mission to unite its members in shaping the future of real estate while fostering collaboration and growth within the communities it serves.

The evening begins with a cocktail hour at 6 p.m. followed by a delightful dinner and an elegant program to install the new HGAR leadership. Jacqlene Rose, the incoming 2025 President of the New York State Association of Realtors, will perform the ceremonial installation of the 2025 Board of Directors and HGAR Past President, Anthony Domathoti will install Vlora Sejdi as HGAR’s 2025 President. Guests will enjoy an evening of celebration, capped off with coffee, dessert, and dancing.

“We are honored to celebrate the installation of Vlora Sejdi as our 2025 President and welcome an exceptional group of leaders to our Board of Directors,” said Lynda Fernandez, HGAR CEO. “HGAR has a legacy of excellence in advocacy, real estate, fair housing, economic development, consumer protection, and community leadership. This event highlights our commitment to working together to create meaningful change for the industry, our members, and the community.”

All HGAR members and guests are invited to join in this momentous celebration. For ticket or sponsorship information, please visit: The 2025 Installation Gala (www.hgar.com/events)

Incoming HGAR President Sejdi is an Associate Broker with HomeSmart Homes & Estates in White Plains. She served as President-Elect in 2024, Secretary in 2023, and Regional Director for Westchester County in 2022. Additionally, she served as President of the local Empire Chapter of the Women’s Council of Realtors for the past two years, as well as Treasurer for the New York State Chapter of WCR.

The following Executive Officers will also be installed: Rey Hollingsworth Falu of Hollingsworth Real Estate Group in White Plains as President-Elect, Joseph Lippolis of BHHS Rivertowns Real Estate in Peekskill as Treasurer; Tony Ruperto, of Ally Realty in Beacon as Secretary and Carmen Bauman of Keller Williams NY Realty in White Plains as the Past President.

HGAR’s 2025 Regional Directors include: Gregory Tsougranis of Keller Williams NYC Group in the Bronx, as Bronx County Regional Director; Carole McCann of Hudson Heritage Realty in Washingtonville as Orange County Regional Director; Christina Prostano of Compass in Manhattan, as New York County Regional Director; Jennifer Rousset of Howard Hanna | Rand Realty in New City as Rockland County Regional Director; Carol Christiansen of McGrath Realty, Inc. in Mount Kisco, as Putnam County Regional Director; and Crystal Hawkins Syska of Keller Williams NY Realty in White Plains as Westchester County Regional Director.

Additional HGAR 2025 Directors to be installed include:

Emran Bhuiyan of Exit Realty Premium, Bronx
Timothy Bohlke of Howard Hanna Rand Realty, Suffern
Layla Boyles of Century 21 Realty Center, Monroe
Ernest Chi, Ernest Chi Real Estate LLC, Yonkers
Anthony Domathoti of Exit Realty Premium, Bronx
J. Phillip Faranda of Howard Hanna | Rand Realty, Yorktown Heights
Joseph Houlihan of Houlihan & O’Malley Real Estate Services, Bronxville
Harding Mason of Houlihan Lawrence, Inc., Katonah
Don Minichino of Keller Williams Realty Partner, Hopewell Junction
Timothy Mullowney of Zillow Inc., Manhattan
Roseann Paggiotta of EXP Realty, White Plains
Darin (Nan) Palumbo of Keller Williams NY Realty, White Plains
Valerie Port of McGrath Realty, Inc., Pawling
Maryann Tercasio, Howard Hanna | Rand Realty, Central Valley
Shanese Williams of Real Broker NY LLC, Manhattan