Viewpoints
PRESIDENT'S CORNER: Homeownership is a Cornerstone Of A Strong Community
Recently, President Biden and the White House marked National Homeownership Month with a new proclamation affirming the importance of expanding
GATEWAY PERSPECTIVES: The Power of Stories
It’s my sincere hope that by discussing these inequities through the lens of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and focusing
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS: Legislative Session Winds Down, Campaign Season Heats Up
The New York State Legislature gaveled out in the early hours of June 4th, marking the end of Kathy Hochul’
GUEST VIEWPOINT: Going Toe-to-Toe with Irresponsible Landlords
My administration’s brand-new Office of Buildings and Codes (OBC) has been working tirelessly following the official takeover of the
PRESIDENT'S CORNER: Your Voice has Power
The American political process not only provides the opportunity for citizen involvement, but good government demands it. It is wise
PUTNAM POSTING: Putnam County Shares Taxes
Putnam County Executive MaryEllen Odell recently advocated for the adoption of a new sales-tax sharing model. For years, villages and
GATEWAY PERSPECTIVES: Advocacy is the Foundation of HGAR
For those of you who regularly read my monthly columns in Real Estate In-Depth (and I know it’s a
GUEST VIEWPOINT: County Executive’s Corner: Reviving and Rebuilding Rockland
Here in county government, we are always working to improve the lives of everyone who calls beautiful Rockland home. This
PRESIDENT'S CORNER: Realtors Must Commit to Promote And Uphold Fair Housing Practices
We honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a national holiday because he was a transformative leader whose words and
GATEWAY PERSPECTIVES: Practicing Fair Housing Every Day of the Year
This April marks the 54th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act, the landmark civil rights law signed by President Lyndon
What You Need to Know About the New Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
There are a lot of questions and concerns from our members relating to the newly instituted Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
GATEWAY PERSPECTIVES: Renewed Focus on Commercial and Global Opportunities
Residential real estate is the primary focus of the Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors. That is the focus of most