New York’s housing ecosystem is at an inflection point. Affordability pressures, development bottlenecks, small-property owner challenges, regulatory changes, and aging housing stock are all converging at the same time.
The $607-million Amazon project is believed to be among the largest private industrial development investments and the largest in terms of scope in the history of Orange County.
Rockland County-based R2M Realty, Inc. Broker/Owner, Kenyatta Jones-Arietta was recently named one of the Rockland Business Women’s Network’s 2020 Women of Achievement honorees. Jones-Arietta launched R2M Realty in 2014 and has built the brokerage firm on giving back to the community. She is extremely proud of her creation of the brokerage’s 3% local charity giveback program.
Rockland Business Women’s Network is a Rockland based non-profit organization that provides women with opportunities for professional and business growth through leadership, education and networking. The RBWN Women of Achievement Breakfast will be held on Wednesday, June 3.
Brian Cusak
Susan Castro
R2M Realty, Inc. also welcomed licensed salespersons, Brian Cusack and Susan Castro to its growing team. Cusack is a lifelong Rockland resident who has been in sales in the craft beer sector for more than 15 years. Castro is a graduate of Berkeley College and is a sales operations analyst for Eight O’Clock Coffee.
“Each of these five agents brings a unique perspective and distinct skill set that will directly benefit the clients they serve,” said Lou Budetti, Principal Broker at ERA Insite Realty.
Smith, an Associate Broker with Rand Commercial, will be celebrated at the Ottaway Medal Dinner on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Villa Venezia in Middletown.
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Brian Cusak
Susan Castro
