HGAR Hosts Bronx Panel on Housing Vouchers and Fair Access Legislation
August 1, 2025
IMPORTANT BRONX EVENT
WHITE PLAINS, NY (August 2025) - The Hudson Gateway Association of REALTORS® (HGAR) will host a pivotal panel discussion on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, bringing together city policymakers, housing advocates, legal experts, and real estate professionals to explore the role of housing vouchers in New York City’s rental market and the implications of the newly enacted FARE (Fair Access to Rental Enforcement) Act.
The event, titled “Housing Vouchers: Challenges, Opportunities & the Fair Access to Rental Housing Act,” will take place at the Hutchinson Metro Center in the Bronx and will spotlight one of the most pressing and politically relevant housing topics affecting communities today.
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Conference Room, Hutchinson Metro Center
1200 Waters Place, Bronx, NY 10461
Registration: Click here to register
Admission: Free for HGAR members; $25 for non-members
Panel Topics Include:
• The real-world impact of housing vouchers in the Bronx and beyond
• Common barriers to acceptance and access
• The scope of the FARE Act
• Strategies for housing professionals to better serve underserved communities
“As the Director of Government Affairs for Manhattan and the Bronx, I believe it's critical that our members, and the public, stay informed and engaged on the policies that shape our housing landscape,” said Dr. Meadows. “This event is an opportunity for meaningful dialogue and action around affordability, access, and equity.”
This forum will feature leading voices in housing policy and advocacy, including Emran Bhuiyan, Associate Broker & Director of Sales, Exit Realty Premium, Bronx-based landlord and small property owner; John Dolgetta, ESQ., Legal Counsel, HGAR, Managing Partner, Dolgetta Law, PLLC and
Annerys Escarraman, Licensed Real Estate Agent, Keller Williams Realty NYC Group; a housing voucher expert with over 500 voucher transactions, and whose on-the-ground expertise and legislative insight are helping to shape the future of housing access in New York City. Their perspectives will provide critical context for REALTORS®, landlords, tenants, and community leaders navigating a complex and evolving rental landscape.
ABOUT HGAR
The Hudson Gateway Association of REALTORS® is a not-for-profit trade association representing 13,000 real estate professionals across Manhattan, the Bronx, Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, Orange, and Sullivan counties. HGAR is the second-largest REALTOR® association in New York and one of the largest in the nation.
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