BRI Leadership Team Returns for 2026 with Focus on Growth and Advocacy
(ARMONK, N.Y.) The Building and Realty Institute of the Hudson Valley (BRI) has announced the continuation of its leadership team for 2026, reaffirming its commitment to stability, growth, and forward-looking leadership. Michael Murphy of Murphy Brothers Contracting has been re-elected to a second term as BRI […]
Member Spotlight Series: MacKenzie Forsberg’s Journey from Humble Beginnings to Industry Trailblazer
Continuing our Member Spotlight Series, we’re proud to feature MacKenzie Forsberg—valued ACMA member and dynamic COO & Co-Founder of Genesis Realty Group.MacKenzie Forsberg’s real estate journey began at 17 as a part-time file clerk—and has since evolved into a 23-year career leading one of the […]
Press Release: LMC Media Teams Up with The Building and Realty Institute (BRI) to Produce “Building Knowledge” Podcast Series
July 11, 2025 LMC Media Teams Up with The Building and Realty Institute (BRI) to Produce “Building Knowledge” Podcast Series Mamaroneck, NY — LMC Media is proud to announce its new partnership with The Building and Realty Institute (BRI) as the official production company for Building Knowledge, the […]
PRESS RELEASE: The BRI Warns of Long-Term Consequences as Rent Guidelines Board Vote Falls Short of Inflation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 26, 2025Contact: Anika Nahar, Communications DirectorThe Building and Realty Institute of Westchester & the Mid-Hudson Region (BRI)The BRI Warns of Long-Term Consequences as Rent Guidelines Board Vote Falls Short of InflationArmonk, NY — Earlier this evening, the Westchester County Rent Guidelines Board […]
Member Spotlight Series: Mary Millan’s Journey From Resident to Respected Co-op Treasurer
Our Member Spotlight Series continues with Mary Millan, a dedicated CCAC member and recently retired Treasurer of Bronxville Gardens Cooperative Apartments. Mary Millan has been a resident of Bronxville Gardens Cooperative Apartments for over 20 years. She served as Treasurer of the Board for approximately […]
Hudson Valley Women in Construction Hosts Empowering Event on MWBE Certification
On Tuesday, March 25, 2025, the Building and Realty Institute’s Hudson Valley Women in Construction group held a powerful and informative luncheon at Hotel MTK in Mount Kisco, NY. The event, led by Chairs Stacey Tompkins of Tompkins Excavating and Jane Anne Cavallaro of Renu […]
BRI Legislative Breakfast Highlights Key Issues Facing the Building and Realty Industry
On Friday, March 7, 2025, the Building and Realty Institute (BRI) hosted its annual Legislative Breakfast at Mulino’s at Lake Isle in Eastchester, NY. This highly anticipated event provided a crucial forum for dialogue between members of the building and real estate industry and key […]
Housing in Surprising Places: A Recap of BRI’s March General Membership Meeting
On March 20, 2025, the Building and Realty Institute (BRI) hosted its March General Membership Meeting at the Harrison Meadows Country Club, spotlighting an increasingly relevant topic: “Housing in Surprising Places.” The event brought together industry leaders, developers, and local officials to explore how suburban […]
Member Spotlight Series: An Interview with CCAC Member Mary Millan
The Cooperative & Condominium Advisory Council (CCAC) of the BRI is committed to providing valuable resources and guidance to co-op and condominium board members throughout the region. One of its dedicated members, Mary Millan, Treasurer of Bronxville Gardens, recently sat down with us to discuss […]
Con Edison’s Rate Hikes Spark Backlash from Lawmakers, Advocates, and Property Owners
For Con Edison customers, the financial burden of keeping the lights on may be about to grow. The utility’s latest proposed rate hike, if approved by the Public Service Commission, would increase electric bills by an average of 11.4% and gas bills by 13.3% starting […]
New Report on Housing Development in Westchester County Discussed at General Membership Meeting
The joint membership meeting between Building and Allied Construction Industries-NAHB and the BRI, held virtually on February 20th, brought together industry professionals for an insightful discussion on new development trends in Westchester County. The focal point of the meeting was the recently published report, A […]
Member Spotlight Series: Jazmine Tirado’s Journey to Building Success & Breaking Barriers
Our Member Spotlight Series continues with Jazmine Tirado, the Vice President of K-Four Construction Corp. and the Co-Founder of K-Four Tirado Group. Jazmine Tirado, born and raised in Fairfax, Virginia, draws inspiration from her upbringing by a hardworking mother from Guatemala and a father who […]