The 2015 NYSAR Mid-Winter Business Meetings kicked off Sunday at the Desmond Hotel & Conference Center in Albany. Last night, the 2015 NYSAR Leadership Team of President Mike Smith, President-elect Linda Bonarelli Lugo and Secretary/Treasurer Dawn Carpenter was inaugurated into office.

During this afternoon’s General Session, NYSAR President Mike Smith will provide an outlook on year ahead, the 2014 local board/association REALTORS of the Year will be recognized, and the 2014 RPAC Awards will be presented. In addition, New York State Senator George Amedore will update attendees on the issues facing lawmakers and the real estate industry in 2015. Look for the General Session video, podcasts and meeting minutes on NYSAR.com in the near future.