What they call their work
What they do
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Industry Advocacy and Regulatory Engagement 1 activity
- Advocacy for realty industry interestsRepresents the interests of the realty industry before government entities and the public, including monitoring realty issues at local, state, and national levels, advocating for favorable legislation, opposing harmful policies, and issuing public commentary on rent regulations and housing policy. The organization advocates on behalf of apartment owners, managers, co-ops, and allied businesses in Westchester County.
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Professional Ethics & Dispute Resolution 1 activity
- Establishment and enforcement of professional standardsReleased and enforces a Code of Ethics to uphold high standards of professional and ethical conduct among property managers and their interactions with clients, suppliers, and service firms.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Operation of educational and informational programsProduces and distributes educational content through publications such as IMPACT newspaper and bulletins, reaching over 3,000 readers. Also operated a radio program “Constructive Conversations” and hosts a podcast “Building Knowledge with The BRI” to inform members and the public about realty, building, and construction issues.
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Tenant Legal Advocacy & Support Services 1 activity
- Provision of compliance and advisory services to property ownersProvides direct guidance and support to property owners and managers on compliance with state and local rent regulations, including operation of a hotline for rent-controlled and rent-stabilized properties in Westchester County. Offers legal, technical, and insurance advisory services to members.
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Real Estate Professional Association 1 activity
- Provision of membership and professional development servicesOffers a comprehensive suite of membership services including educational forums, seminars, networking events, group insurance, legislative monitoring, and professional development resources to support realty industry professionals, property managers, and allied businesses in Westchester and the Mid-Hudson Region.
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Women's Leadership & Career Advancement Networks 1 activity
- Support for women in construction and member engagementFounded the Hudson Valley Women in Construction Group to support women in building and construction trades, and launched the Ambassador Program to enhance engagement and support for new members.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Management and representation of co-ops and condosRepresents over 500 co-ops and condos in Westchester and the Mid-Hudson Region through the Cooperative and Condominium Advisory Council, providing support in labor negotiations and access to group workers’ compensation insurance (New York State Workers’ Compensation Group 530) to reduce costs.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIMOTHY FOLEY | CEO | 40 | $241K |
| JEFFREY HANLEY | Vice President | 40 | $159K |
- ALANA CUIFFETELLI — Director
- BOB LUPICA — Director
- BRETT LAROCQUE — Director
- CARMELO MILIO — Director
- CHRISTINE MCCABE — Treasurer
- DANIEL DAWKINS — Director
- DAVID AMSTER — Director
- EDWARD LASHINS — Director
- ERIC ABRAHAM — Director
- ERIC LASHINS — Director
- GUS BONIELLO — Director
- HOWIE RAVIKOFF — Director
- J NAMI KAUR — Director
- JANE CURTIS — Director
- JEFF STILLMAN — Director
- JERRY HOULIHAN — Director
- KEN NILSEN — Director
- LISA CORDASCO — Director
- LISA DEROSA — President
- MARK COHEN — Director
- MARTIN GINSBURG — Director
- MICHAEL BELDOTTI — Director
- MICHAEL MURPHY — Secretary
Who they work with
- 32BJ SEIU Partner — Negotiated and maintains a collective bargaining agreement with 32BJ SEIU for building service workers.
- Advisory Council of Managing Agents (ACMA) Network — Professional council of property management companies operating under the organization's ethical standards.
- Apartment Owners Advisory Council (AOAC) Network — Advisory council representing apartment owners and managers within the organization's network.
- Building and Realty Institute (BRI) Network — ACMA is affiliated with the Building and Realty Institute (BRI), which strengthens the council.
- Cooperative and Condominium Advisory Council (CCAC) Network — Advisory council supporting co-op and condo board members as part of the organization's structure.
- Hudson Valley Government — Operates as a trade association representing the realty industry in the Hudson Valley region.
- Levitt-Fuirst Associates Partner — Provides insurance services to CCAC members through its role as insurance manager.
- Local 32/B-J Partner — Negotiates labor agreements with CCAC on behalf of building superintendents, handymen, and porters.
- National Association of Home Builders Network — BRI serves as administrator for the Building and Allied Construction Industries (BACI) group affiliated with NAHB.
- New York State Builders Association Network — BRI serves as administrator for the Building and Allied Construction Industries (BACI) group affiliated with NYSBA.
- The Advisory Council of Managing Agents (ACMA) Coalition — Related council under the same parent institute focused on professional standards for property managers.
- The Building & Realty Institute of Westchester & the Mid-Hudson Region Network — Collaborates as part of a regional building and realty institute network.
- The Building and Realty Institute (BRI) Network — CCAC is affiliated with BRI, sharing resources including referrals, membership benefits, and joint labor negotiations.
- The Cooperative and Condominium Advisory Council (CCAC) Coalition — Related council under the same parent institute focused on co-op and condo board education and advocacy.
- Westchester County Government — Operates as a trade association representing the realty industry in Westchester County.
- Westchester County Rent Guidelines Board Government — Engaged in advocacy efforts regarding rent adjustments for rent-stabilized apartments in Westchester County.
- allied organizations Partner — Collaborates with allied organizations to present a unified industry front to government and the public
- like-minded organizations Partner — Partners with organizations that share similar goals to advocate for the building and realty industry
How they approach the work
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- Collaborative Capacity Buildingmethodology: collaborative_stakeholder_engagementBy fostering collaboration among stakeholders and enhancing board member expertise, the organization strengthens governance and industry standards because shared knowledge and unified engagement improve decision-making and operational resilience.
- Knowledge Leadership for Industry Standardsmethodology: knowledge_dissemination_and_thought_leadershipBy disseminating trusted knowledge and enforcing a Code of Ethics, the organization promotes professional conduct and best practices because recognized thought leadership and ethical frameworks shape industry norms and build public trust.
- Trade Association Advocacy Modelmethodology: trade_association_modelBy engaging in proactive advocacy and collective bargaining, the organization advances member interests and influences housing policy because unified representation amplifies individual voices in regulatory and legislative arenas.