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Real Estate Seminars from REBNY

A real estate broker in Scarsdale, NY, Hal Shapiro serves clients in the retail industry across the Bronx, Manhattan, and Westchester County through the Winick Realty Group. Professionally, Scarsdale, NY, resident Hal Shapiro maintains membership in the Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY). Founded just before the turn of the 20th century, REBNY came into existence as New York was gaining prominence as a world business center. The board's founders hoped to raise the standards of real estate agents and facilitate transactions in the industry. Today, REBNY continues to assist professional development through a diverse range of seminars and other education opportunities. Taught by recognized experts in the field, the board's commercial and residential seminars cover a diverse range of relevant topics. REBNY's seminars include free offerings such as the Residential Breakfast Club, the Residential Sales Agent Boot Camp for members licensed for under three years, and the Residential Brokerage Inside Secrets of Top Brokers & Industry Experts for residential members. The board also offers fee-based programs, including the Sustainability Boot Camp, which focuses on green development and cost savings from sustainable practices.

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A Look at the Nicest Golf Courses in New York

Hal Shapiro of Scarsdale, NY, joined Winick Realty Group, LLC, in 2001 and continues to lead the New York City retail real estate leasing services provider as senior director. Beyond his work in commercial real estate, Hal Shapiro enjoys golfing. Golf Digest recently announced the top 30 golf courses in New York State. Southampton’s Shinnecock Hills Golf Club and National Golf Links of America took the No. 1 and No. 2 spots, respectively, while Sebonack Golf Club, at No. 8, provided the town of Southampton with its third top-10 entry. Southampton was joined by Mamaroneck, Rochester, and Scarsdale as New York towns with multiple top-30 courses. New York’s courses compared favorably to others throughout the United States, with nearly half of the top 30 appearing on the national top 100 list. Shinnecock Hills was at No. 4 in the country. A complete list of the finest golf courses in New York, as well as the Top 100 US Golf Courses, can be viewed at www.golfdigest.com.

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Explore + Discover Early Learning Center

As a commercial real estate professional at the Winick Realty Group, Hal Shapiro of Scarsdale, NY, has worked with numerous clients over the years. One of the Scarsdale, NY-area projects exclusively brokered by Hal Shapiro is the Explore + Discover Early Learning Center. The school accepts infants and toddlers from the age of three to 34 months into a curriculum based on arts and recreation. Some 80 to 90 students learn in eight classrooms, plus a community room, a library, a studio, and an outdoor play facility. The Center has designed the children’s surroundings in detail to support discovery and exploration. Under the guidance of a dedicated staff, babies can practice social skills as they make friends. Teachers also help children learn through their senses, exposing them to natural objects and animals. Additionally, Explore + Discover promotes the children’s appreciation of music and other arts. Each classroom has a head teacher with a master’s degree and two assistants with bachelor’s degrees and years of experience. They are themselves learners, taking workshops and participating in regular conferences with early-education experts. Parents have a vital role to play. The Center always encourages them to attend classes and keep track of their children’s progress through regular assessments of speech and language.

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Gilda’s Club New York Raises Funds through Its Annual Benefit Gala

Based in Scarsdale, NY, Hal Shapiro has served as senior director at Winick Realty Group, LLC, since 2001. Beyond his work at the firm, Hal Shapiro supports a number of local organizations, including Gilda’s Club New York City (GCNYC). For over two decades, GCNYC has offered support and resources for individuals and families affected by cancer. To continue providing its range of programs well into the future, the nonprofit group raises money through various fundraising campaigns and events held throughout the year. GCNYC’s most important fundraiser is its annual Benefit Gala, which features an evening of cocktails, food, and dancing. In 2017, GCNYC will host its 22nd annual Benefit Gala on Thursday, November 9 at the Pierre Hotel in New York City. The event will kick off with cocktails at 6 p.m. and continue with a 7 p.m. dinner and an after-party with dancing commencing at 9:30 p.m. Other highlights of the gala will include live and silent auctions and an awards program. Tickets and sponsorship packages are currently available for those who plan to attend. All proceeds raised through the event will support GCNYC and its free cancer support programming. For more information, visit www.gildasclubnyc.org.

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Who Moved My Cheese? Book Helps Employees Deal with Change

Employed at Winick Realty Group, LLC, in New York City since 2001, Scarsdale, NY, resident Hal Shapiro serves as the real estate company’s senior director. Hal Shapiro started his career in real estate thanks to a book entitled “Who Moved My Cheese?” Considered his favorite book, Mr. Shapiro was working in the family garment business where he sold buttons and trimmings to manufacturers. He was afraid to make the jump into another field, but after reading the book, he gained the courage and confidence to move forward into real estate. Published by Dr. Spencer Johnson, “Who Moved My Cheese?” tells a story about how to deal with unexpected change. According to an article published in “USA Today,” the story takes place in a maze where four characters search for cheese, which serves as a metaphor for what they seek in life. This can be something large such as a house, job, or money, or something deeply personal, such as spiritual peace or recognition. The cheese is something people pursue to make them happy, and once it’s obtained, people hang on to it. If it is lost, people can become despondent. The maze represents the time spent searching for something desired. This can include work, the community, or even personal relationships. Oftentimes, managers distribute the 96-page book to employees as a motivational tool, and it is the best-selling business book of all time, selling more than 20 million copies. Companies tend to evolve over the years to stay competitive, so the “cheese” keeps moving. These companies may not want loyal employees, as what they truly need are flexible workers who can adapt to changes easily.

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New York City Residential Values up despite Slow Fourth Quarter

A Scarsdale, NY native, Hal Shapiro currently serves as senior director at Winick Realty Group, a real estate firm that has served the New York City area for more than three decades. Apart from his work and his service to the local Scarsdale, NY, community, Hal Shapiro is a member of the Real Estate Board of New York. According to a recent report by the Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY), a relatively tepid fourth quarter rounded out what was otherwise a record-breaking year in terms of selling prices for residential New York City real estate. The market saw home prices increase by ten percent over the prior year, for an average sale price of $924,000. High-value condo sales were the biggest drivers of this trend. Each of New York’s five boroughs saw an increase in total residential sales figures as well. Manhattan saw a nine percent bump to $5.5 billion, Brooklyn values increased by seven percent reaching $2.3 billion, and Queens saw a modest two percent increase to $2.1 billion in sales. The biggest increases belonged to the Bronx and Staten Island, however, who saw their values jump by 19 percent ($388.4 million) and 23 percent ($700.4 million) respectively.

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Gilda’s Club New York City Offerings for Kids

Originally from Scarsdale, NY, Hal Shapiro, has been featured in The New York Times, the New York Post, and The Wall Street Journal as a top real estate professional. A senior director of Winick Realty Group LLC in New York City, Hal Shapiro supports Gilda’s Club New York City (GCNYC), a charity that supports those impacted by cancer, during his free time. Children affected by cancer are often the ones who need the most support. GCNYC offers many great activities and groups. Here are ones specifically for ages 5-12. Convening weekly, support groups called Noogie Nights offer children the chance to participate in yoga activities, as well as visit with therapy dogs. Children are also encouraged to join in discussions about their feelings under the supervision of a licensed therapist. These activities are often scheduled in conjunction with adult programs at the club so that whole families can receive the support they need. Gilda’s Study Corner is a program that helps children with their homework. These tutoring sessions are typically held with a volunteer and take place about an hour before Noogie Nights support groups. A week-long activity program for kids that takes place when school is out for winter, spring, and summer breaks, Camp Sparkle is laden with fun activities, special trips, and workshops aimed at providing children with an enjoyable outlet. There is no cost for the camp, but space is limited.

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Real Estate Board of New York Hosts Annual Black-Tie Banquet

Since 2001, Hal Shapiro, a native of Scarsdale, NY, has worked as senior director of Winick Realty Group, LLC, in New York City, NY. He offers a range of services to property owners and retail tenants. In addition, Scarsdale resident, Hal Shapiro, is a member of the Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY). Established in 1896, REBNY became New York State’s first real estate trade association. It promotes the growth of the state’s economy, encourages property development, and enhances the city’s appeal to residents and investors. One of the events that REBNY sponsors is its annual banquet, which typically unites more than 2,000 industry and government leaders and members. The 121st annual black-tie banquet is scheduled for January 19, 2017. Attendees of the 2016 banquet viewed the organization’s yearly video presentation, which focused on the history of office development in New York City and provoked a discussion on the need for continued economic growth in the city among other subjects. The video also referred to a study that the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) commissioned. The study in question projected that, over the next decade, the city would face the need to keep up with a high demand for office space (a maximum of 60 million square feet).