Viewpoints
FROM THE DESK OF THE CEO: A Legacy of Transformation and Warmest Wishes
I leave HGAR knowing that we are now more member-centric and innovative than ever before.
Latest news (Page 8)
Market
Report: ‘The Hudson Valley’s Housing Outlook is Changing, But Not Necessarily for the Better’
As inventory inches up and prices continue to rise, more households are being locked out of homeownership and pushed into rental markets that cannot keep up.
News
PROJECT UPDATE: Orange County IDA Approves $31 Million in Incentives for 3.2-Million SF Amazon Project in Wawayanda
The facility is expected to be the second-largest Amazon fulfillment center in New York State, surpassing those in New York City.
Legal-Advocacy
HGAR Launches Local Political Coordinator Program to Strengthen Advocacy at the Grassroots
The role of an LPC includes attending public meetings, tracking local legislation, reporting back to HGAR’s Government Affairs team, and supporting the association’s broader communications strategy.
Houlihan Lawrence Honors Michelle Madaffari with 2025 Humanitarian Award
Over the past 16 years, Madaffari has led countless impactful initiatives supporting a broad range of causes.
Viewpoints
GUEST VIEWPOINT: A Strong Healthcare Ecosystem is a Collective Investment in the Future and Sustainability of our Region
Make no mistake: healthcare is economic development.
Market
NAR: Existing-U.S. Home Sales Rose 1.5% in September; Northeast Home Sales Rose 2.1%
Inventory is matching a five-year high, though it remains below pre-COVID levels.
Featured
Controversial $607-Million Amazon Project in Orange County Secures Key Approvals
The $607-million project is believed to be one of the largest private industrial developments in the history of Orange County.
News
Westchester Medical Center Tops Off $220-Million Critical Care Tower Project
Currently under construction on the Valhalla campus, the Brenda Fareri Pavilion will be a 162,000-square-foot hub of advanced critical care medicine.
News
Rockland County Withholds Signing CHPE PILOT Until Small Business Impacts are Addressed
At the most recent meeting on Sept. 11, the county pushed for proper compensation for impacted small businesses, damaged public property, and traffic control devices.
News
New York State Seeds Fordham Landing South Project with $55 Million in Funding
Fordham Landing South to be developed by Dynamic Star and Lettire, will create more than 900 new affordable homes.
Legal-Advocacy
Staying the Course: Housing, Leadership and the Fight for a Faster Future
Against this backdrop, HGAR and our partner associations have officially launched the “Vote Yes on Proposal 3” campaign, a nearly $400,000 initiative to modernize New York City’s land use process and unlock housing opportunities across all boroughs.
Legal-Advocacy
NAR’s Latest Legal Victory: Supreme Court Declines to Hear Case on Repealed Optional ‘No Commingling’ Rule
The country’s highest court won’t take up an appeal that sought to overturn a ruling favoring the National Association of Realtors. NAR successfully litigated the antitrust case twice in lower courts.