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INTRODUCTION
DISCOVER THE VALLEY’S BUSINESS ADVANTAGES
The Business Council of Westchester, the county’s business advocacy and mem- bership organization, is proud to present this annual guide. With the 2019 edition, we are introducing you to all that makes living in Westchester, Orange, Rockland, Putnam and Dutchess Counties so enjoyable.
We are happy to have the support of the Hudson Gateway Association of REALTORS®, allowing us to develop a broader regional focus within this publication. Together, we invite you to step through the gateway to the breathtaking Hudson Valley area. I know firsthand about Westchester’s scenic beauty, its broad range of residential, education and employment opportunities, and its many cultural, historical and recreational op- portunities, all of which make Westchester one of the premier places to live and work in the United States.
Our diverse business presence has enriched the social and cultural fabric of Westchester’s communities while contributing to its economic strength. As you will see in this guide, there are also many great advantages to living in the neighboring counties of Orange, Rockland, Putnam and Dutchess Counties.
The Business Council of Westchester’s more than 1,000 business and professional members extend a very warm welcome to the region.
Sincerely,
Dr. Marsha Gordon, President/CEO
THE BUSINESS COUNCIL OF WESTCHESTER
FIND YOUR PLACE IN THE HUDSON VALLEY AND BEYOND
Beginning this year, potential homeowners in the Hudson Valley will now be able to search the entire New York metro area by visiting our new websites, HGAR.com and NewYorkMLS. com. Last year, the Hudson Gateway Association of REALTORS® (HGAR) joined forces with the Manhattan Association of REALTORS®
to provide a continuous stream of properties from Wall Street to Wallkill. This year, the Hudson Gateway Multiple Listing Service (HGMLS) is merging with the Multiple List- ing Service of Long Island (MLSLI) to expand coverage to listings in Long Island, Queens and everything in between.
HGAR and NewYorkMLS.com are one-stop shops for all — young families seeking to relocate to the suburbs, empty nesters considering a move to New York City, or anyone just looking for a new place to call home. With almost 12,000 REALTORS®, HGAR offers dedicated real estate professionals who are recognized by both the New York State Association of REALTORS® and the National Association of REALTORS®. For the past 102 years, HGAR has been there to support buyers, sellers and agents throughout our region. We are a constant advocate for homeowners, and help consumers every step of the way through their real estate transactions in Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, Orange and Sullivan counties, as well as the Bronx, Manhattan and now Long Island.
You’ll find everything you need to get started at HGAR. com and NewYorkMLS.com, as well as interesting and helpful news on RealEstateInDepth.com, the official publication of HGAR. Contact one of our REALTOR® members today and begin your journey to home owner- ship in one of the most sought-after regions in the nation.
Sincerely,
Richard Haggerty, CEO
HUDSON GATEWAY ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
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