Posts by Anika Nahar
The BRI Says Rent Guidelines Board Vote Reflects Rising Costs, but Pressures Remain
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 22, 2026 Contact: Anika Nahar, Communications Director Building & Realty Institute of the Hudson Valley (BRI) Earlier this evening, the Westchester County Rent Guidelines Board approved rent adjustments of 3.5% for one-year leases and 4.5% for two-year leases for rent-stabilized apartments, effective October 1, 2026. The […]
Press Release: Building & Realty Institute Celebrates 80 Years with Landmark Gala Honoring Industry and Community Leaders
May 12, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Armonk, NY — The Building and Realty Institute of the Hudson Valley (BRI) will celebrate a major milestone with its 80th Anniversary Gala on Thursday, May 21, 2026, bringing together leaders from across the real estate and construction industries for an […]
Statement by Tim Foley, CEO of the Building & Realty Institute on the Announced Framework for SEQRA Reform in the New York State Budget
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (May 7, 2026) Though we have yet to see the final language, we are thrilled at Governor Hochul’s announcement today on the final framework for reforming the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) as part of the FY26-27 budget. What the Governor outlined […]
PRESS RELEASE: BRI Legislative Breakfast Brings State Leaders and Housing Industry Together; 2026 Legislative Agenda Unveiled
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (ARMONK, NY) The Building & Realty Institute (BRI) of the Hudson Valley hosted its annual Legislative Breakfast on March 6 at Mulino’s at Lake Isle, bringing together state lawmakers and housing industry leaders for a conversation about the most pressing housing challenges facing […]
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 […]