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Navigating the Real Estate Development Lifecycle: Entitlements, Acquisitions, and Financing” was the topic of this segment of “Building Knowledge With The Building and Realty Institute (BRI).” Our guests were Lucia Chiocchio, a Partner at the law firm of Cuddy and Feder, and Amy Natsoulis, who is also a partner at Cuddy and Feder. Cuddy and Feder is based in White Plains in Westchester County in N...

Service Animals vs. Emotional Support Animals – The Differences” was the topic of this segment of “Building Knowledge With The Building and Realty Institute (BRI).”  Daniel Finger, an attorney with Finger and Finger, A Professional Corporation, was the guest. Finger and Finger, which is based in White Plains in Westchester County in New York State, is Chief Counsel to the Building and Realty...

A comprehensive discussion on some of the key phases of construction projects is the topic of this episode of “BuildingKnowledge With The Building and Realty Institute (BRI).” James Madison, the Chief Estimator for Mid-Hudson Construction Management, was the guest. Mid-Hudson Construction Management is based in Poughkeepsie in Dutchess County in New York State. It was the first appearance of James...

This episode of “Building Knowledge With The Building and Realty Institute (BRI)” reviewed key energy issues for Building Owners and Managers. Nick Stolatis, Vice President of EPN Real Estate Services, Inc. - which is based in Pleasantville in Westchester County in New York State - was the guest. His company is a member of the Building and Realty Institute (BRI) and its affiliate group known as BA...

The Economy – Where We Are and Where We’re Going In 2025” is the title of this episode of “Building Knowledge With The Building and Realty Institute (BRI).” Gus Scacco, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer of Hudson Valley Investment Advisors, was the guest. Gus Scacco has over 35 years of investment experience. He has managed equity and balanced portfolios, and equity and fixe...

This segment of “Building Knowledge With The Building and Realty Institute (BRI)” provided a series of Security Updates for Building Owners and Managers for Winter. Thad McKeown, the Director of Sales for Integrated Protection Services of Darien, Conn., was the guest. It was Thad Keown’s second appearance on “Building Knowledge.” Thad McKeown was a regular guest on the BRI’s former radio shows, ap...

An overview of Marketing and Advertising Processes for businesses during the 2024 Holiday Season was the topic of this episode of “Building Knowledge With The Building and Realty Institute (BRI).” The segment also provided a look at what businesses should do regarding their Marketing and Advertising Strategies for 2025. Our guest was Michael Dardano, the principal of The Buzz Potential, a well-kno...

Westchester County’s Commercial Real Estate Market” was the topic of this episode of “Building Knowledge With The Building and Realty Institute (BRI).” Garry Klein, the Regional Manager of Houlihan Lawrence Commercial - a commercial real estate company that is based in Rye Brook in Westchester County in New York State - was the guest. The topic of this segment was inspired by the Houlihan Lawrence...

This episode of “Building Knowledge With The Building and Realty Institute (BRI)” featured a discussion on the intersection between real estate and estate planning. Nicholas Preddice, a Partner with Affinity Advisors, was the guest. Topics covered during the segment included: 1) How individuals should begin their Estate and Succession Planning as soon as possible in order to protect their families...

The ‘5 in 25’ Housing Agenda of Welcome Home Westchester, a coalition that is producing important and consistent conversations on the serious lack of housing in Westchester County in New York State, was the topic of this episode of “Building Knowledge With The Building and Realty Institute (BRI).” Kate Slevin, the Executive Vice President of The Regional Plan Association (RPA), a member of the coa...

A full review of the Corporate Transparency Act and how the mandate affects businesses throughout the U.S. were the topics of this episode of “Building Knowledge With The Building and Realty Institute (BRI).” Carl Finger, Esq., an attorney with Finger and Finger, A Professional Corporation, was the guest. Finger and Finger is based in White Plains in Westchester County in New York State. The firm...

What Building Owners, Managers and Homeowners can expect regarding Energy Costs for the upcoming harsh weather of fall and winter was the topic of this episode of “Building Knowledge With The Building and Realty Institute (BRI).” Dan Singer, President of Robison - a well-known energy company that is based in Port Chester in Westchester County in New York State - was the guest. Dan was a regular gu...

This episode of “Building Knowledge With The Building and Realty Institute (BRI)” focused on the new rules affecting the residential real estate market. Christina DiMinno, an Associate Broker with Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty, was the guest. Christina DiMinno is with the Bronxville office of Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty in Westchester County in New York State. The top...

A certification program for members of the building, realty and construction industries, as well as for members of the general business community, was the topic of this segment of “Building Knowledge With The Building and Realty Institute (BRI).” The certification, which is provided by a company known as Circularly , results in businesses being designated as “a Certified B Corporation.” Casey Plas...

How to Deal With Troublesome Employees” was the topic of Episode 37 of “Building Knowledge With The Building and Realty Institute (BRI).” Matthew Persanis, Labor Counsel to the Building and Realty Institute (BRI), was the guest. Matthew Persanis is also a principal of Elefante and Persanis, LLP, a well-known law firm that is based in Eastchester in Westchester County in New York State. He is a reg...

This segment of “Building Knowledge With The Building and Realty Institute (BRI)” reviewed some of the key topics affecting New York State Employers. Our guest was Matthew Persanis, Labor Counsel to the Building and Realty Institute (BRI), and a principal of Elefante and Persanis, LLP, a well-known law firm that is based in Eastchester in Westchester County in New York State. The topics discussed...

Another analysis of frequently-asked questions from Boards of Directors of Co-ops and Condos on Co-op and Condo Procedures was the topic of this segment of “ Building Knowledge With The Building and Realty Institute (BRI).” The questions for this episode are from inquiries that the Cooperative and Condominium Advisory Council (CCAC) of The Building and Realty Institute (BRI) receives on a regular...

This segment of “Building Knowledge With The Building and Realty Institute (BRI)” focused on Key Marketing Tips for Businesses. How businesses should adjust their Marketing and Advertising Strategies if a Recession should hit was covered during the show. The program also thoroughly reviewed how businesses should adjust their Marketing and Advertising Processes during the upcoming Holiday Season. M...

What is currently happening with the economy, and what the current economic situation means to businesses and to individuals, were the topics covered in this episode of “Building Knowledge With The Building and Realty Institute (BRI).” Dr. Robert Goodman, a well-known Economic Analyst, was the guest. Dr. Goodman was a regular contributor to the former radio shows of the Building and Realty Institu...

This episode of “Building Knowledge With The Building and Realty Institute (BRI)” addresses two topics – “What Owners & Managers Should Do To Prepare Their Buildings or Complexes for Winter” and “Year-Round Preventative Maintenance Processes That Owners & Managers Should Follow.” Robert Ferrara, a Board Member of The Advisory Council of Managing Agents (ACMA) of the Building and Realty Institute (...

Reports On Key Hudson Valley Issues” was the topic of this segment of “Building Knowledge With The Building and Realty Institute (BRI).” Three recently released reports on critical issues affecting the Hudson Valley Region of New York State were thoroughly reviewed during the episode. The reports are from Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress, a well-known organization in the Hudson Valley Region of...

This segment of “Building Knowledge With The Building and Realty Institute (BRI)” provided a discussion on what is happening in the Building and Construction Sectors in the Westchester County and Mid-Hudson Region, as well as in the N.Y. metropolitan area. Our guests were Mark Carson, the Director of Construction for Kings Capital Construction of Tarrytown, N.Y., and Victoria Bruno, the Business D...

A review of the latest conditions of the remodeling markets in the Westchester County and Mid-Hudson Region, as well as in the N.Y. metropolitan area, was the topic of this episode of “Building Knowledge With The Building and Realty Institute (BRI).” Michael Murphy, Chair of the Remodelers Advisory Council (RAC) of the BRI and Michael Kowgios, a Board Members of the Remodelers Advisory Council (RA...

This segment of “Building Knowledge With The Building and Realty Institute (BRI)” featured a discussion on the May 15 th , 2024 request of The Building and Realty Institute (BRI) to have the U.S. Supreme Court review its lawsuit against the 2019 enactment of The Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act (HSTPA) in New York State. Our guest was Dorothy Finger, an attorney with Finger and Finger,...

Security Updates for Building Owners, Managers and Homeowners” was the topic of this segment of “Building Knowledge With The Building and Realty Institute (BRI).” Thad McKeown, the Director of Sales for Integrated Protection Services of Darien, Conn., was the guest. Thad was a regular guest on the former radio shows of the Building and Realty Institute (BRI). He is our program’s “go-to source” on...