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Advocacy in Action: HGAR’s 2025 Highlights
This year’s accomplishments reflect HGAR’s continued commitment to advocacy, education and engagement.
New York City Council Passes Controversial Housing Bills
The council passed a measure requiring a timeline be set on co-op transactions, but did not include requiring co-op boards provide a reason for a denial of an applicant.
Association Veteran Marty Nash Appointed HGAR Interim CEO
Nash has more than 20 years of experience in the Realtor association industry.
Four-Building Industrial Portfolio in Rockland County Trades
The property is currently 96% leased to 27 tenants across diverse industries including wholesale and distribution, healthcare, financial services, logistics, and construction.
BOMA Westchester Elects 2026 Slate of Officers
BOMA Westchester is an affiliate of BOMA International—the oldest and largest association of the office building industry.
Westchester County Executive Jenkins Signs $2.5-Billion 2026 Budget
Among the actions taken to address the rising costs were: a hard hiring freeze and elimination of 180 positions (savings of $28 million)…
Cold-Calling Prohibited During a Declared State of Emergency: NY GBL § 399-z, FTC Telemarketing Requirements and Broker Supervision Under Section 175.25
New York’s DOS licensing rules treat marketing and communications as part of the regulated brokerage business. Telemarketing compliance therefore connects directly to broker supervision obligations.
NYS Gaming Commission Approves Three Casino Licenses in the Bronx and Queens
The Gaming Commission also approved a rule change that altered the term of the casino license depending on the amount of investment.
Orange County IDA Requests Removal of Monitor Over Amazon Incentives Veto
The IDA has requested the State Inspector General remove the monitor due to his “unlawful” veto that it asserts was made under political pressure from New York State Senator James Skoufis.
Village of Maybrook Secures Nearly $26M Shovel-Ready Grant for High-Tech Manufacturing
The Maybrook award will allow for the development of the Switchyard Terminal for Economic and Advanced Manufacturing (STEAM) Rail & Business Park at the long-vacant Maybrook Rail Yard.
Federal Reserve Cuts Rate for Third Time as it Grapples with High Inflation and Weak Job Market
Heading into 2026, it is clear that inflation is above the Federal Reserve’s 2% goal and the labor market is showing continued signs of weakening...
Joe Rand Announces NY State Senate Bid; Nick Wolff to Take Seat on White Plains City Council
In announcing his candidacy, Rand stated, “I am a local mayor, where the job is solving problems and getting things done, not playing politics.