Gov. Hochul stated that “congestion pricing is legal” in a statement responding to Duffy’s letter, and said the MTA would continue to collect the tolls.
Proceeds from monies raised through ticket sales, sponsorships, and voting fundraising will be distributed by HGRF to charities and non-profits in the region.
The agreement gives Preston High School the option to renew its lease for successive five-year intervals at the end of the current 25-year lease term.
Proceeds from monies raised through ticket sales, sponsorships, and voting fundraising will be distributed by HGRF to charities and non-profits in the region.
NEW ROCHELLE—For the third year in a row, the Hudson Gateway Realtor Foundation is again adapting the popular TV Show “Dancing with the Stars” to its own version of “Dancing for the Foundation,” on Thursday, May 15 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Glen Island Harbour Club in New Rochelle. This unique and exciting fundraising event supports the HGR Foundation, which benefits charities and non-profits throughout New York City and the Hudson Valley.
Proceeds from monies raised through ticket sales, sponsorships, and voting fundraising will be distributed by HGRF to charities and non-profits throughout the Hudson Valley, Bronx, and Manhattan, such as Feeding Westchester, Habitat for Humanity and others.
This year’s event will feature seven couples comprised of Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors members who will compete for “First Place Winner” or “People’s Choice Winner.” All dancers will receive up to 10 complimentary dance lessons at Arthur Murray studio in White Plains or Eastchester, including a professionally-choreographed routine.
The Dancing for the Foundation event highlights the power of Realtors coming together to support the communities where they live and work, demonstrating that through unity and generosity, they can make a stronger, more meaningful impact on the lives of those in need, HGAR officials stated.
The event is open to both members and non-members, and tickets can be purchased be visiting: Dancing for the Foundation 2025 by Hudson Gateway REALTOR Foundation.
The 2025 lineup of dancers includes:
Soleil Jackman of Howard Hanna Rand Realty, Central Valley and Nicholas Clark of Quintessential Mortgage Group, White Plains
Emanuele Pepe of The Pepe Law Firm PLLC, Bronx and Michelle Cruz, also of The Pepe Law Firm PLLC and Today Realty Corp., Bronx
Michael Rier of Mid-Hudson Valley Credit Union in Baldwin Place; and Jennifer Madden of Christie’s International Real Estate in White Plains
Allen “Ricky” Maddox of Hudson United Insurance, New City and Rosemarie Anderson of Howard Hanna Rand Realty, Pearl River
Joseph Cerbone of the NY Mover, Yonkers; and Irene Guanill of DeLuca Realty Group – Meet the Sellers Team, Bronx
Karol Lynch and Albert “Allie” Abbatiello, both of Quintessential Mortgage Group, White Plains
Crystal Hawkins-Syska and Jack Flannery, both of Keller Williams NY Realty, White Plains.
“We are thrilled to present this sensational event for the third time,” said Ralph Gabay, HGRF President. “Last year’s event drew record crowds, and we hope to be able to surpass our fundraising goal for this year. Of course, it’s also going to be an exciting, interactive night with audience participation and a great opportunity for networking.”
Three judges will determine the winner of the competition, and the audience can also join in the judging to choose the “People’s Choice” winning dance couple. Last year, the event raised almost $42,000 for the Foundation. HGAR Affiliate Members Christian Babcock, of Loan Depot, and Brett Lando, of Gahagan, Lando and Wagner, LLP, both in White Plains, won the competition.
Tony Berardi, of Howard Hanna Rand Realty, Brewster/Scarsdale, and Trudi Iglesias, of Howard Hanna Rand Realty, White Plains, received the “People’s Choice Award” and were also named the second-place winners.
The MC for the 2025 program will be Michael Innocenzi, Owner, Arthur Murray Dance Studios, White Plains.
The judges will be: Christian Perry, Realtor Sotheby’s International Realty & Professional Ballroom Dancer; Irene Amato, Chief Executive Officer, A.S.A.P. Mortgage Corp. and Donald Arace, Regional Manager, 1st Priority Mortgage, Inc.
Since 2014, the Hudson Gateway Realtor Foundation has donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to charities and non-profits throughout the Hudson Valley region.
Gov. Hochul stated that “congestion pricing is legal” in a statement responding to Duffy’s letter, and said the MTA would continue to collect the tolls.
The agreement gives Preston High School the option to renew its lease for successive five-year intervals at the end of the current 25-year lease term.
Realtors will also be advocating for broader housing solutions such as expanded workforce and affordable housing, zoning reforms, and incentives to accelerate commercial-to-residential conversions.
The median rent has risen 20.2%, from $1,409 in March 2019 to $1,694 in March 2025.
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