Washington, D.C., H osted by  U.S. Congressman Nick Langworthy The BNAR’s Government Affairs Director and V.P. of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Brenda Alesii, traveled to Washington, D.C. on October 23 rd  to attend a three-day session of meetings,  briefings, and tours of some of our nation’s most iconic centers of democracy. The “Fly In” was hosted by U.S. Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23). On the strength of NAR and the BNAR’s Realtor Political Action Committee (RPAC)  support every year, Brenda was invited to attend this unique meeting. Some 20 people from the arenas of business, political advocacy, and the law, all high-level donors from Western New York also attended the Fly In.  Led by Congressman Langworthy, the group spoke with several members of Congress, including former Speakers of the House, other key leaders, and had private tours of the Supreme Court, National Archives, the U.S. Capitol, and the Library of Congress. This occurred as ...

  For Immediate Release:  October 2, 2023 | Contact: Pete Peterson at (716) 688-1234 MJ Peterson Real Estate Hires John Sabo as New CFO AMHERST, NY -- MJ Peterson Real Estate is pleased to announce that John Sabo has recently joined the company as the Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining MJ Peterson, John was the CFO at DV Brown & Associates, one of the largest general mechanical contractors in Buffalo. Before he started there in 2012, he earned his CPA designation while working at Chiampou, Travis, Besaw & Kershner. John holds a Bachelor's degree from Niagara University. "We are thrilled to welcome John to MJ Peterson. His background and deep financial acumen makes him a perfect fit for the organization" said Victor Peterson III, President of MJ Peterson. ABOUT MJ PETERSON REAL ESTATE Since 1930, MJ Peterson Real Estate is one of Western New York's largest, independently owned and operated real estate companies. Four generations have grown MJ Peterson ...

For Immediate Release:  September 20, 2023 | Contact: Pete Peterson at (716) 688-1234 MJ Peterson Real Estate Employees and Agents Donate School Supplies to Benefit All Students at Our Lady of Hope at St. Luke’s AMHERST, NY -- MJ Peterson Real Estate held its 8th Annual St. Luke’s School Supply Drive for Our Lady of Hope, supplying new school supplies for all of their students. The School Supply Drive was held during the month of August at MJ Peterson’s Corporate Office on John James Audubon Parkway, and dozens of real estate agents and employees generously donated an array of items, including backpacks, composition notebooks, binders, folders, scissors, rulers, glue, pens, pencils, and more. Monetary gifts including cash and checks were also donated to the school. “As a 4th generation family business, MJ Peterson has supported our community since 1930,” stated Victor L. Peterson III, President/CEO. “Providing these supplies to these students is a fantastic tradition we participat...

 For Immediate Release: September 8, 2023  |   Contact John Leonardi, 716-909-6258 Four Realtors Elected to Buffalo Niagara Association Board Five Members Vied for Four Positions AMHERST, NY – The Buffalo Niagara Association of REALTORS (BNAR) held their Annual Membership Meeting and Directors Elections earlier this month at Salvatores Italian Gardens. Four members of the Association were elected to the Board of Directors: · Annabelle Aquilina , an Amherst resident with Hunt Real Estate · John Gerace , a Batavia resident with Gerace Realty · Shufen “Judy” Lee, a Williamsville resident with ReMax/North · Bret Llewellyn , an Amherst resident with M.J. Peterson Corporation Each Realtor will serve a three-year term for the BNAR, a trade association with more than 3,700 area members. “Congratulations to our four new directors,” said John B. Leonardi, BNAR Chief Executive Officer. “These dedicated volunteers continue to make a difference in our communities and in the rea...

  September is Realtor Safety Month Your 2023 President Rosalind Burgin offers tips, and what she did when she found an open door at a showing. To watch the full interview, Click this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wTnSxIVNWk

  GOP Picnic On Saturday, Erie County GOP Chairman Michael Kracker hosted the annual GOP Picnic at the Buffalo Airport Hotel. Dozens of supporters, elected officials and candidates were on hand as well as BNAR Gov't Affairs Committee member Lisa Avery and Gov't Affairs Dir. Brenda Alesii. Year in and year out the BNAR supports bi-partisan elected  leaders who promote Realtor-friendly issues and our industry.

We are proud to donate net proceeds from the BNAR’s first multicultural event, “Loving Our Differences,” held on June 1, 2023.  Our friends at Journey’s End Refugee Services tirelessly work to help people from around the world live in a safe and clean environment, with the hope that many will realize the American dream of home ownership. Our work together reinforces how Realtors live, work, and support local communities every day.