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SPOTLIGHT ON: HGAR Affiliate of the Year John Dolgetta, Esq.
All in the Family John Dolgetta, Esq., HGAR’s 2023 “Affiliate of the Year,” has been a part of the

Carmen Bauman Named 2024 HGAR President; Anthony Domathoti Awarded Realtor of the Year
TARRYTOWN—Carmen Bauman, Principal Broker of Green Grass Real Estate of Bronxville and Associate Broker of commercial real estate brokerage

LEGAL CORNER: A Tumultuous 2022 and an Optimistic Look Ahead at 2023
Real estate investment and housing make up a very important and critical component of the U.S. economy. Housing averages

LEGAL CORNER: Major Victory For Landlords: Albany's Good Cause Eviction Statute Found to be Null and Void
On June 30, 2022, the Supreme Court in Albany County found the “Good Cause” Eviction Statute to be null and

LEGAL CORNER: Real Estate Contracts, Leases and the Statute of Frauds
Over the years there have been a multitude of lawsuits filed involving whether a valid contract was entered into between

LEGAL CORNER: Oh No, It’s Tax Season Again! A Review of Important Tax Deductions in Real Estate
It’s that time of the year again—tax season! It is an important time of the year to revisit

LEGAL CORNER: Recent Ransomware and Cyber Attacks: The Real Estate Industry Must Beware!
Recent ransomware attacks and major hacks have thrust into the spotlight the importance of businesses, including those in the real

LEGAL CORNER: The ‘New’ Federal Rule and Employee Versus Independent Contractor Analysis
On Jan. 8th, the U.S. Department of Labor issued its final rule (“Final Rule”) clarifying the standard for employee

LEGAL CORNER: During the COVID-19 Pandemic: New York Enacts Paid Sick Leave Program Effective Jan. 1, 2021
On April 3, 2020, during the height of the COVID-19 Pandemic, Gov. Andrew Cuomo “enacted the strongest Paid Sick Leave

LEGAL CORNER: What Documents Are Brokers and Agents Required to Maintain?
It is not uncommon for real estate brokers and agents to make requests, and many times demands, at the closing

LEGAL CORNER: Challenges to New Rental Laws Hit a Judicial Obstacle
On Sept. 30, U.S. District Court Judge Eric R. Komitee for the Eastern District of New York, issued a

LEGAL CORNER: The HEALS Act: Still in Limbo
On July 27, 2020, the Senate introduced eight bills, referred to as the Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protection and Schools