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Pellegrino Joins Curasi Realty
Pellegrino, who has lived in the Hudson Valley for almost his entire life, has a decade of overall experience in construction.

Chamber Alliance of NYS Elects Bell-Meyer 2024 Chair-Elect
Bell-Meyer brings with her over 10 years’ experience working with chambers of commerce and economic development initiatives.

Joseph Rand Earns Inman New York Power Broker Award
The Inman New York Power Broker Award celebrates the achievements and influence of key figures in the New York City real estate market.

Porzio Joins Grand Lux Realty’s Chappaqua Office
Porzio's professional career began in his native Italy where he was employed at the Bank of Rome, Italy from 1965 to 1972.
McCallister Named VP at NYC Housing Development Partnership
During 18 years at NYCDCAS, Debbra McAllister completed more than $200 million in real property acquisition transactions.

ERA Insite Adds Kingsley, Prelvukaj and Klein to its Agent Roster
Mary Kingsley is a 40-year industry veteran. She was most recently Broker/Owner of her own firm, Kingsley Realty in Mount Vernon.
SPOTLIGHT ON: Ruth Lara Deane
While 62% of the National Association of Realtors is comprised of women, a little less than 20% are Broker/Owners. “We have advanced as women in leadership, but we’re still not there in terms of being equal to our male counterparts,”

HGAR’s Garafalo Takes Office as 2024 NYSAR Treasurer
Garafalo, a Realtor since 2000, currently serves as the sales manager at John J. Lease Realtors in Middletown.
Weichert Announces Regional Outstanding Achievements for December 2023
Individually, Carly Heneghan had the highest dollar volume and the most revenue units and sales in the region, which is comprised of locations throughout Rockland, Orange, Dutchess and Westchester counties, and New York City.

Timothy Bohlke Named Manager of Howard Hanna | Rand Realty's Suffern Office
“I am honored to take on the role of Manager at Howard Hanna | Rand Realty’s Suffern office,” said Bohlke. “This opportunity allows me to share my passion and expertise with a talented team of professionals.”

Kathy Zamechansky Receives Excellence in Community Service and Real Estate Awards
The Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors recently awarded Zamechansky the Albert P. Schatz Legislative Advocacy Award for her continuous advocacy on government levels.

Joshua Harris, Ph.D. Named Executive Director of REI Lincoln Center Campus of Fordham Real Estate Institute
Harris is responsible for external relations, overseeing curriculum development, promoting thought leadership among the faculty, and expanding program offerings.