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2020 discover your member benefits
DISCOVER PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
YOUR Jennifer Stevenson
2020 NYSAR PRESIDENT
BENEFITS Dear colleague,
Ready for business. Welcome to the NYSAR family and thank you for your NYSAR membership.
Our theme for 2020 is community service because “That’s Who We R.”
Set for success. As your 2020 NYSAR president, I am amazed by the involvement of our
members in our communities. They vary from activities through service
organizations to creating not-for-profits to fill the needs of the underserved.
1 Get Involved
I want to share these stories with our members so we all can be inspired to
make a difference.
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“REALTOR® Care Week” will be held again in June and will continue with
Legal & Techline events in the communities we serve. We will partner with local boards in
selecting projects needed to revitalize our communities and promote our
3 REALTOR® Advocacy
community service advocacy. Please get involved with your board or a
neighboring one. Let’s share “Who We R!”
I ask you to step up and participate at both the NYSAR and local level. Attend Lobby Day, volunteer at a
4 Market Data & food pantry or join a new committee to help make a difference. During the year, I, along with the rest of
our 2020 NYSAR Leadership Team, will participate in events across the state. We will also host a series
Information Resources of town hall style meetings open to all members. I invite you to join us!
5-6 Member Perks SAVING YOU
time & money!
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful citizens can change the world.
Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Mead
EDUCATION
7-9 GRI SUCCESS starts here! David Legaz
President-Elect
Jennifer Vucetic
Secretary/Treasurer
Duncan R. MacKenzie
Chief Executive Officer
9 ABR, AHWD
10 CIPS, e-Pro, PSA, GREEN HOW NYSAR WORKS FOR YOU:
NYSAR stays on top of industry changes
11 SRES, SRS, SFR so you’re ready for business today – and tomorrow by:
11 RSPS, SRES, SRS, SFR
Boldly championing REALTOR® interests at the state Capitol.
12 NYSREEF Scholarships Delivering income-producing education that’s flexible and affordable.
12 Foundations
Reducing risk with one-on-one legal services.
Giving you credible market data and insights.
13 Contact GET IN TOUCH
We’re here to help you!
Connect with us!
GET NYSAR is your state association and we thrive because of you.
No matter your role in the business or how long you’ve been a member,
INVOLVED we encourage you to get involved by participating in our events and joining
our committees.
Business Meetings NYSAR Committee Sign-up Month Triple Play REALTOR®
As part of our governance structure, nearly Sign up online each July to participate in the committees Convention & Trade Expo
30 committees, working groups and forums of interest to you and make your voice heard. Committees
Assess your business and strategize new goals
composed of REALTORS® from across the state range from professional standards and legislative policy
to housing opportunities, education, communications, every year at Triple Play – your regional REALTOR®
meet twice a year at the NYSAR Mid-Winter Convention and Trade Expo. Hosted each December
marketing, technology and more.
and Fall Business Meetings. The committees in Atlantic City, NJ, this event brings you a vast array
examine issues affecting all aspects of the real of industry experts, more than 100 educational
estate business and formulate policies to be
REALTOR® Lobby Day sessions, over 15 hours of free CE credit, an expansive
considered by the NYSAR Board of Directors. trade expo, and a variety of networking opportunities
Meet face-to-face with your state legislators to help
Attendees find the Business Meetings to advance the REALTOR® agenda and protect your – all for less than $100*. It is sure to provide both
be a great opportunity to better understand business interests. an immediate and long-term positive impact on your
what NYSAR does, take an active role in the career! Visit REALTORSTriplePlay.com for details.
association and network with peers.
*When you register online during the early-bird period.
SAVE THE DATE 2020*
FEBRUARY 9 - 13 MARCH 13 - 16 MARCH 31 - APRIL 1 MAY 5 MAY 10 - 16
NYSAR Mid-Winter NAR Association NAR Broker Summit NYSAR Lobby Day REALTORS® Legislative
Business Meetings Executives Institute Meetings & Trade Expo
JULY 13 - 15 OCTOBER 4 - 7 NOVEMBER 13 - 16 DECEMBER 7 - 10 Check the calendar at
NYSAR Summer AE NYSAR Fall Business NAR Annual Triple Play REALTOR® nysar.com for classes,
Conference Meetings Conference & Expo Convention & webinars and more.
Trade Expo
*Subject to change.
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LEGAL HOTLINE One number-Two FREE NYSAR Member Benefits
Our Legal Hotline and Techline now share the same number.
& TECHLINE Call 518-436-9727 and press 1 for the Legal Hotline or 2 for the Techline
Whether you’re a salesperson or a broker, new to the business or
a seasoned professional, our attorneys are on hand to provide
one-on-one answers to your real estate-related legal questions.
Answering questions on topics ranging from contracts and
license law to commissions and agency disclosure, calling the
Legal Hotline will not only save you both time and money, but
will give you the peace of mind you need to confidently conduct
your business.
Save money!
A call to a real estate attorney costs anywhere from $200 to $750
an hour depending on what part of New York State you live in.
Live attorneys, 35 hours per week!
You’ve told us how important the Legal Hotline is to you so
we’ve made sure to keep this valuable service available to you
seven hours per day, five days a week!
Leave a message!
If our attorneys are on another line during normal
hotline hours, leave a voicemail and an attorney will return
your call by the end of the next business day, or sooner.
Statewide Forms Library
NYSAR is now supplying statewide forms, including purchase
contracts, to its members. NYSAR is providing the forms
directly through zipForms. Some local boards/MLSs have
also adopted NYSAR’s statewide forms. Current forms include
Exclusive Right to Sell, Exclusive Right to Represent and
various other disclosure forms.
Get Help From The NYSAR Techline
The NYSAR Techline can help with all of your CALL THE NYSAR
computer, smartphone, printer, tablet and LEGAL HOTLINE & TECHLINE
other technological issues. Don’t stress! 518.436.9727 (518.43NYSAR)
Call the Techline and get back to business.
Monday-Friday,
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
All callers who complete the post-call
survey will be entered into a drawing
at the end of each month for a $100
NOTE: NYSAR’s Legal Hotline does not provide a client-lawyer relationship.
Amazon gift card! For confidential legal advice, consult an attorney. Terms and conditions for
use of the Legal Hotline are available in the Legal section of NYSAR.com.
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REALTOR® While you’re working hard for your clients, we’re boldly championing
your interests at the state Capitol in an effort to secure and protect
ADVOCACY REALTORS® and the real estate industry as a whole.
The REALTOR® Political Action Committee* (RPAC) plays a key role in safeguarding REALTOR® interests by VISIT
educating and supporting lawmakers who defend the real estate industry. As a result of our advocacy efforts NYSAR.COM
and your RPAC investments, NYSAR was able to enact and defeat the following proposals:
ENACTED LAWS DEFEATED PROPOSALS
• Affordable Housing Assistance/20% • Residential fire sprinkler mandate
“flip tax” on residential sales in NYC • Prohibition on broker-prepared contracts GET INVOLVED TO MAKE
• 2-percent Property Tax Cap • Statewide closing cost increases YOUR VOICE HEARD.
• STAR Property Tax Relief • 20-percent down payment mandate
• Prohibition on private transfer fees • Mandatory prevailing wages on all RPAC
• Federal homebuyer tax credits construction projects receiving state Your future in real estate
• Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act financial assistance is directly tied to the power
• Continuing education expansion of RPAC.* Invest today!
HOW DO I CONTRIBUTE TO RPAC? Calls for Action
Text NYREALTOR to 30644 to
Visit the Government Affairs section at NYSAR.com and contribute with the click of a button.
receive REALTOR® Party mobile
You can also participate in fundraisers held at the NYSAR Business Meetings, Triple Play or
alerts to quickly and easily contact
at your local board/association.
your legislators and communicate
the REALTOR® point of view.
WHAT’S NEXT?
In 2020, NYSAR’s legislative priorities will include opposition to the expansion of rent
regulations, “good-cause” eviction, and a “flip tax” proposal for all New York City residential
Broker Involvement Program
Brokers, enroll in this free program
real estate. NYSAR will also be supporting the preservation of the independent contractor
to alert your agents to key REALTOR®
status for real estate licensees and increased transparency in the purchase of co-operative
issues and encourage their response to
apartments.
Calls for Action. Visit realtorparty.com.
Lobby Day
Attend REALTOR® Lobby Day on
Tuesday, May 5 to meet face-to-face
with your state lawmakers at the state
Capitol and make your voice heard!
Contact Government Affairs:
518.463.0300 x217 | govt@nysar.com
*Contributions are not deductible for income tax purposes. Contributions to RPAC are voluntary and are used for political purposes.
You may contribute more or less than the suggested amount. You may refuse to contribute without reprisal and the National
Association of REALTORS®, the New York State Association of REALTORS® or any of its local boards or associations will not favor or
disfavor any member because of the amount contributed. 70% of each contribution is used by your state PAC to support state and
local political candidates. Until your NYSAR PAC reaches its PAC goal, 30% is sent to National RPAC to support federal candidates
and is charged against your limits under 2 U.S.C. 441a; after NYSAR PAC reaches its RPAC goal, it may elect to retain your entire
contribution for use in supporting state and local candidates.
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MARKET DATA & Reinforce your position as a local market expert with NYSAR’s
free, credible market data reports powered by ShowingTime.
INFORMATION Share the straightforward reports and the “The Skinny” video to
RESOURCES give clients an easy-to-understand overview of today’s market.
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EDUCATION EDUCATION FAQS
Take the courses that will earn you more clients What are my education requirements?
Education requirements for license renewal have changed.
and more money as you elevate your online and Real estate licensees whose licenses expire before July 1,
offline reputation! 2021, must complete at least 22.5 hours of continuing
education (CE) credit including three hours of fair housing
and one hour of agency (two hours if you’re in your first
license cycle). REALTORS® must also take an approved Code
of Ethics course every three years.
All licensees whose licenses expire on or after July 1, 2021,
are required to take 22.5 hours of CE credit including: three
hours of fair housing, one hour of agency (two hours in the
first license cycle), two and a half hours of ethical business
practices and one hour of recent legal matters (may include
statutes, laws, regulations, rules, codes, DOS opinions and
decisions, and court decisions). Brokers who were previously
exempt from earning CE credit will no longer be exempt
when they renew their licenses after July 1, 2021.
Graduate to a new level of success with the GRI NOTE: Licensees may not renew early to avoid the education
Become a graduate of the REALTOR® obligation.
Institute by completing the eight, one-
Is there any financial assistance available?
day required GRI classes and 30 hours Visit the New York State Real Estate Education Foundation
of elective credit* within five years. Take at NYSREEF.org to learn how to apply for a designation or
courses at your local board or travel around certification course scholarship. It’s free!
the state to make the most of in-class networking opportunities.
Did you know?
You’ll earn CE credit and dual designation credit, satisfy license When you take any NAR designation/certification course, you
renewal requirements, plus take your career to new heights! can apply it toward your GRI designation or in some cases
substitute it for a GRI course.
*Electives include any local board of REALTORS® classroom CE or other
NAR-family designation/certification courses. Need assistance?
Take advantage of our staff to assist you, our instructors to
GRI – designed to: support you, and the Education Foundation (NYSREEF.org)
to help fund your quest for excellence.
• Increase your productivity.
• Reduce your risk. Where are classes held?
• Maximize your resources. Classes are held at 22 locations around the state and some
• Tackle your toughest challenges. are also available online.
Who teaches our courses?
Already a GRI? NYSAR faculty members have many years of expertise
Get a refresher and updates - take any of the latest GRI instructing adults like you. They share tools and techniques
courses for $50 each and earn CE credit (not applicable you can apply immediately to grow your business. And they
for courses taken in the same license cycle). care about your success - they’re available to answer your
questions, long after your class is over.
Are you an experienced REALTOR®?
How do I register?
Call NYSAR at 518-463-0300 x 219 to discuss testing out Login to nysarportal.ramcoams.net.
and transfer credit options.
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GRI COURSE SCHEDULE 7.5 hours CE credit each and $125 each for members
GRI-1 Ethics GRI-4 Legal
Capitalize on what sets REALTORS® apart from real estate licensees. Operate your business without the risk of claims, fines and lawsuits.
Satisfies NAR’s mandatory ethics training requirement and NY Satisfies one hour of training on recent legal matters for license renewal.
State’s new requirement for 2.5 hours of ethical business practices Gain a complete understanding of:
for license renewal. Demonstrates how to: • Advertising that is legal and ethical.
• Maximize your REALTOR® benefits. • Contracts, forms, deposits, disclosures and record retention rules.
• Put the Code of Ethics to work for you. • Risk management strategies.
• Practice ethical decision-making skills. • Title insurance and settlement procedures.
• Enhance your professionalism and your career.
April 22 Syracuse
January 22 Albany
April 23 Rochester
January 22 Woodbury
April 23 West Babylon
March 23 Buffalo
November 2 Staten Island
October 22 White Plains
GRI-5 Buyers
Demonstrate your value to buyers, from first contact to closing.
GRI-2 Business Learn strategies to:
Run your business like a professional practice and gain market share. • Secure more buyer clients.
Provides the building blocks to: • Guide buyers through the process, from pre-qualifying to closing.
• Assure fair housing compliance.
• Create an effective business plan. • Keep you, your clients and customers safe.
• Build support structures using assistants and teams.
• Prospect successfully and tap into niche markets. February 25 Buffalo
• Develop policies to avoid risk. March 11 West Babylon
February 19 West Babylon March 19 Corning
March 4 Canton April 28 Watertown
March 25 Syracuse July 28 Rochester
October 8 Hudson November 4 Syracuse
GRI-6 Sellers
Represent seller clients in a way that keeps them coming back.
GRI-3 Agency Satisfies NYS agency training requirement (2 hours).
Provide effective, legal and ethical client representation. Get a competitive advantage with strategies to:
Includes two hours of agency training for license renewal. • Secure more listings.
Offers in-depth coverage of: • Get clients to price to sell.
• All forms of agency representation and potential issues. • Enhance your marketing techniques.
• Proper agency disclosure. • Avoid fair housing violations and safety concerns.
• How to avoid risks of misrepresentation, vicarious liability
and breach of fiduciary duties. March 6 Watertown
April 14 Woodbury
February 20 Albany
June 4 Rochester
February 25 Utica
June 16 Staten Island
September 15 Woodbury
September 16 Buffalo
September 24 Canton
October 14 Albany
8GRI-7 Property GRI-8 Technology
Explore all the factors impacting value and close more deals! Explore the latest technologies to connect with,
Discover the myriad elements that affect property value including: communicate with and service clients.
Learn strategies to:
• Types of housing.
• Appraisals and inspections. • Maximize exposure.
• Neighborhoods and amenities. • Reduce risk.
• Energy efficiency and environmental issues. • Leverage the advantages of evolving technologies to
• Lender requirements, and much more! excel in today’s real estate market.
April 14 Utica March 5 Hudson
May 27 Buffalo September 17 Albany
September 23 Woodbury November 3 West Babylon
November 5 Corning
SPECIALTY DESIGNATIONS Earn specialty designations and certifications to stand out from the crowd!
Active REALTORS® who have earned other NAR-family designations/certifications may retake
previously completed designation/certification courses for $50 each, provided their dues are current.
Accredited Buyer Representative Designation
Pass ABR and one elective course (AHWD, e-PRO® certification, Green designation, MRP, Pricing Strategies, Real Estate
Investing, RSPS course, Short Sales & Foreclosures, SRES, SRS course or GRI designation), plus document five closed
transactions as a buyer representative. Must maintain Real Estate Buyer Agent Council (REBAC) membership ($110/year
after first year).
ABR Required Course Real Estate Investing AHWD Required Course
(GRI/SRS elective or may substitute (ABR/SRS elective) (ABR/CIPS/GRI/SRS elective)
for GRI-5 Buyers) 7.5 hours CE - $150 for members 6.5 hours CE
15 hours CE - $295 for members Learn to serve real estate investors, from $125 for members
Become a proficient and profitable buyer’s goal setting, planning, evaluating and Learn to serve your diverse market with
representative, serving with quality, fidelity acquiring properties to managing them. Fair housing and ethics in mind.
and confidence. Satisfies NYS agency
training requirement (two hours) for license April 20 Staten Island October 27 Watertown
renewal.
May 28-29 Watertown
October 22-23 Woodbury
At Home with Diversity Certification
Gain the expertise to serve the multicultural market.
Pass the AHWD course and submit the application with a one-time $75 fee.
9E-PRO® Certification
Certified International Property
Specialist Designation Learn the latest in real estate marketing Military Relocation Professional
Effectively serve clients from around the including social media and mobile applications. Certification
world in your local market. Complete e-PRO® course and submit Complete MRP course, view two free one-hour
View complete designation requirements at application with one-time fee of $149. webinars and submit application with $195
nar.realtor/global. Submit $75 application one-time fee.
fee and maintain annual CIPS Network dues e-PRO® Required Course
($220 annually). AHWD may be substituted (ABR/CIPS/GRI/SRS elective)
for one regional course. 12 hours CE - $295 for members MRP Required Course
Discover how to connect with consumers, (ABR/GRI/SRS elective)
CIPS Courses: 7.5 hours CE credit per
course - $150 for members per course market property online and keep client 6.5 hours CE - $125 for members
Register for all five courses at once and save data protected throughout the real estate Help current and former military service
$100. Call 518-463-0300 x 219 for discount. transaction. members find housing solutions that best suit
June 2-3 Syracuse their needs and make the best use of their
available benefits.
Global Real Estate: Local Markets
September 10 East Elmhurst
(CIPS requirement/GRI elective)
Connect with immigrant buyers and
foreign investors in your market.
March 4 White Plains
Green – The sustainable property
October 14 Woodbury
designation
November 5 Staten Island Complete the two Green required courses
and submit application. Then maintain Pricing Strategy Advisor Certification
Global Real Estate: Green Resource Council dues ($98.50/year). Complete PSA course, two free webinars and
Transaction Tools 7.5 hours CE per course - $150 for submit application with $179 one-time fee.
(CIPS requirement/GRI elective) members per course
Get the tools to serve foreign-born buyers, PSA Required Course
in terms they’ll understand. (ABR/GRI/SRS elective or may substitute for
Green Day 1 – The Resource- GRI-7 Property)
April 3 White Plains 6 hours CE - $150 members
Efficient Home: Remodels, Retrofits,
October 15 Woodbury Renovations & New Home Enhance your skills providing clients with
November 6 Staten Island Construction property pricing guidance, creating CMAs,
(Required Course/GRI elective) working with appraisers and educating
clients on potential misconceptions about
CIPS Regional Courses May 18 Staten Island home values.
Learn to research, analyze and apply market
information, build relationships and facilitate February 20 Goshen
transactions with clients from these areas. April 7 Canton
The Americas & International Real Estate Green Day 2 – Representing Buyers April 24 Corning
May 6 White Plains and Sellers of Resource-Efficient May 20 West Babylon
Homes (Required Course/GRI elective) October 14 Syracuse
Europe & International Real Estate
July 15 White Plains May 19 Staten Island
Asia/Pacific & International Real Estate
August 6 White Plains
Login to nysarportal.ramcoams.net to register for classes and more.
10Seller Representative Specialist Seniors Real Estate Specialist
Designation Short Sales & Foreclosure Resource
Designation Certification
Gain the expertise to guide 50 or better
Gain the knowledge and skills to effectively homebuyers and sellers through major Get the skills to qualify sellers for short sales,
represent sellers. financial and lifestyle transitions. negotiate with lenders, tap into buyer demand,
Complete the SRS course and one elective Pass the SRES course and maintain SRES safeguard your commission and limit risk for
course (ABR, e-PRO®, Home Sweet Home, Council membership ($99/year after first you and your buyers.
MRP, PSA, Real Estate Investing, SFR, SRES, year). Complete SFR course, three free one-hour
or GRI designation), show documentation webinars and submit certification application
of seller representation in three closed with $175 one-time fee.
transactions and submit application. Then SRES Required Course
maintain SRS membership ($99/year after (ABR/GRI/SRS elective)
first year). 12 hours CE - $295 for members SFR Course: What Real Estate
Specialize in the 50+ market by studying Professionals Need to Know
SRS Required Course current lifestyle and housing trends, how life (ABR/GRI/SRS elective)
(ABR/GRI elective or may substitute stages impact real estate choices and how to 6.5 hours CE - $125 for members
for GRI-6 Sellers) develop a network of resources for clients. Maneuver the complexities of short sales and
help buyers pursue short sale and foreclosure
15 hours CE - $295 for members. Satisfies May 4-5 Hudson opportunities.
NYS agency training requirement (two August 4-5 West Babylon
hours) for license renewal. March 25 Canton
October 27-28 Rochester
Elevate your standards and enhance your June 18 Riverhead
ability to professionally and ethically
represent sellers. November 19 Rochester
June 9-10 East Elmhurst Professional Standards Training
Code of Ethics & Professional
Standards Hearing Procedures
Course Appraiser Career Development
NYS Requirement: Real estate appraisers must
6 hours CE - $125 for members
complete 28 hours of continuing education (CE)
Satisfies NAR’s ethics training requirement.
credit each license cycle.
Gain a thorough understanding of ethics and
Resort & Second Home Property arbitration hearings, enforcement procedures "Find an Appraiser" search tool
Free benefit: on NYRealEstateAppraisers.com.
Specialist Certification and disciplinary guidelines including the
Specialize in buying, selling or managing latest changes in dispute resolution. You’ll Appraisal Conference
also explore the mandatory Ombudsman Verona, NY – Includes 7-hour USPAP
investment, development, retirement or
program and Citation options. Update course (required every two years)
second homes.
and other appraiser/real estate CE.
Complete course, three free one-hour
March 26 Utica
webinars and submit application with $195
March 27 Lake Placid Triple Play Convention & Trade Expo
one-time fee.
Atlantic City, NJ – Provides the 7-hour
March 30 Batavia
Resort & Second Home Property USPAP Update course and extensive CE
Specialist Required Course March 31 Binghamton and networking opportunities.
(ABR elective/GRI elective)
7.5 hours CE - $150 for members VISIT
NYSAR Business Meetings NYSAR.COM
Learn skills to work with resort, second home,
Online appraisal CE programs
or investment clients while you build your
business.
October 26 Riverhead
11Don’t leave money on the table! The New York State Real Estate
Apply for a scholarship and Education Foundation has
awarded 1,300 scholarships,
get added support in advancing totaling $345,000 since 2004.
your career – it’s free!
Scholarships are available for full-time, active REALTORS®
with primary membership in New York State who wish
to work toward a REALTOR® designation or certification.
Applicants must have been licensed for at least one full
year to be eligible and may only apply once a year.
The application process is simple with a one-page
application, a letter of intent from the applicant and two
letters of recommendation. Applications are due by July 31
for October awards and December 31 for February awards.
Go to NYSREEF.org for complete details and to apply.
FOUNDATIONS Learn more about and support NYSAR’s charitable foundations.
Are you a successful REALTOR®? Then pay it forward Encourage your first-time homebuyers to apply for a $2,000
– make your donation today and help raise the level of grant to help defray their closing costs. The grant application
professionalism in our industry. and guidelines are available at NYSARHousingFoundation.com.
Visit NYSREEF.org for more information and to donate. Show your commitment to helping New Yorkers achieve the
Contact Education: 518.463.0300 x212 | ccraig@nysar.com American Dream by making a tax-deductible contribution to
support the first-time homebuyer grant program today.
Contact Governance: 518.463.0300 x203 | housingfdn@nysar.com
12Meet the CEO and Staff Directors
GET IN TOUCH P 518.463.0300
F 518.462.5474
130 Washington Avenue
Albany, New York
E info@nysar.com 12210-2220
Chief Executive Officer Director of Governance Vice President of Finance and Chief of Staff
Duncan R. MacKenzie, RCE Ali Mann, RCE Libby Rentz
x200 | dmackenzie@nysar.com x203 | amann@nysar.com x210 | lrentz@nysar.com
Vice President of Board
Director of Education Director of Government Affairs
and Member Services
Priscilla Toth Michael Kelly
Patrick Reilly, RCE
x218 | ptoth@nysar.com x215 | mkelly@nysar.com
x205 | preilly@nysar.com
Director of Legal Services
& General Counsel
Director of Communications Director of Information Technology S. Anthony Gatto, Esq.
Scott Morlock Sean Dowling NYSAR Legal Hotline
x208 | smorlock@nysar.com x234 | sdowling@nysar.com 518.436.9727
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