Latest news (Page 27)

Orange County Tourism Rebrands, Urging All To ‘Pick OCNY’
The spirit of the region is also captured in the new Orange County Tourism tagline: “The Fresh State of Mind.”

Rockland County Housing Loan Fund Now Accepting Applications
Rockland County designated $13.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds for the initiative, which the county intends to commit by the end of this year.

Long-Time HGAR Affiliate Member Allan Block Insurance Celebrates 65 Years in Business
Today, Murray leads a dedicated team, recognized for their expertise and commitment to giving back to the local community.

In Memoriam: Realtor Geraldine Micallef Sherman Passes Away at the Age of 82
She joined the Orange County Association of Realtors in 1990 with Century 21 Foley & Latasa Realty (the company changed the name to Century 21 Foley Realty LLC in 2004) and in 2010 joined Hudson Heritage Realty.

MTA Prepares to Make Capital Program Cuts in Response to Congestion Pricing Pause
Congestion pricing tolls were projected to generate net revenues sufficient to leverage $15 billion for the MTA's 2020-2024 Capital Program, which includes several transformational projects.

Data Reveals Hudson Valley, NY Metro Area ‘Continue to be One of the Most Desirable Locations in the Country’
The big winner in terms of property value was Manhattan’s District 10, coming in with $1.182 million for the median property value.
RPAC Honor Roll: May 2024
Thank you to the following Members who are leading the way in the 2024 RPAC campaign

LEGAL CORNER: The Amended Property Condition Disclosure Act Update
It is important for an attorney to inform the seller the Property Condition Disclosure Statement does not require a seller to make any independent investigations relating to the subject matter contained in each of the questions contained therein.

Former HGAR President and Wife Recovering from Harrowing International Flight
Hours after the incident, Kessler shared via social media that that plane dropped approximately 6,000 feet in seconds.

Gov. Hochul Puts NYC Congestion Pricing on ‘Indefinite Pause’ at 11th Hour
While the governor cited the costs of the plan as one of the reasons for her decision, some critics say politics played a critical role in her ruling.

HGAR CID Panel Discusses Reimagining Zoning to Create More Affordable Housing
Research by Pattern for Progress indicates that taxes alone in Connecticut and Pennsylvania are 20% to 40% lower than in New York, and 50% to 80% lower in the Carolinas and Florida.

Communicating Offers of Compensation
Under practice changes that will take effect Aug. 17, real estate professionals will no longer be able to communicate offers of compensation in the MLS.