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Jonathan Bernz of Yorktown announced the formation of Hudson Property Advisors, LLC, a Mt. Kisco real estate advisory services company specializing in appraisal and consulting of commercial, industrial, large scale residential, special purpose properties and vacant land in the Hudson Valley area.

The New York Power Authority (NYPA), White Plains, a state-owned electric utility, named Jennifer Mayadas-Dering of Cross River, manager of operations planning for NYPA’s transmission business unit, as its 2007 Woman Leader.

Carrafiello Diehl & Associates, Irvington, an advertising agency, was hired by Elations Co., based in Cincinnati, to handle the national launch of Elations, a nutritional beverage, with national television and magazine advertisements.

Hudson Valley Holding Corp., Yonkers, parent company of Hudson Valley Bank, recently received federal approval to change from a state charter to a national charter. Hudson Valley Bank, which has 22 branches in New York State, is expanding into Connecticut with a branch in Stamford.

Michelle Hill of Milford, Conn., was appointed associate executive director of Sterling Glen of Rye Brook, an independent living senior residence. Most recently, Hill was director of operations at an assisted-living community in Woodbridge, Conn., and as executive director of another in Milford. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in education from Western Connecticut State University.

Dr. Bruce Pinker of Suffern, a podiatrist, was appointed to the board of the New York Diabetes Coalition, White Plains, for a two-year term. Since 2004, he has been in private practice in White Plains. Prior to that, he was chief resident in podiatric surgery at Saint Joseph’s Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in biology and philosophy from the State University of New York at Binghamton and a medical degree from New York College of Podiatric Medicine.

League of Women Voters of Westchester holiday board meeting and luncheon, 10:30 a.m., Backals Restaurant, 2 Weaver St., Scarsdale. $40. For reservations, contact Kitt Rosenthal at KittR@optonline.net or call 723-5126.

Westchester County Bar Association new lawyer section luncheon program, 12:30 to 2 p.m., Antonees on Broadway, 115 North Broadway, White Plains. $25 members; $40 nonmembers. For reservations, call 761-3707, ext. 13.

Hudson Valley Real Estate Showcase, presented by the Hudson Valley Economic Development Corp., 8 to 9:30 a.m., 1133 Westchester Ave., White Plains. To register, call (845) 220-2244.

Westchester County Bar Association municipal law section luncheon program, 12:30 to 2 p.m., 445 Hamilton Ave., second-floor conference room, White Plains. $25 members; $40 nonmembers. For reservations, call 761-3707, ext. 13.

New York State Notary Association seminar, on becoming a notary public, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Crowne Plaza, 66 Hale Ave., White Plains. $149. To register, call (877) 484-4673.

Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo’s Consumer Outreach Program, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., Yonkers Will Public Library, 1500 Central Park Ave., Yonkers.

Marcio Marques Quintet concert, 7:30 p.m., Arts Exchange, 31 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains. $15. For tickets, call 428-4220, ext 223.

Second City revue, 8 p.m., Westchester Community College, Academic Arts Theatre, 75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla. $20 general; $17 seniors. For tickets, call 606-6262.

Most Holy Trinity Church Christmas concert, 3 p.m., Most Holy Trinity Church, Walnut Street and Trinity Plaza, Yonkers. $5. For tickets, call 963-0720.

Westchester Oratorio Society concert, 4 p.m., Scarborough Presbyterian Church, Route 9 and Scarborough Road, Scarborough. $20 general; $40 preferred seating. For tickets, call 763-9389.

Trinity Presbyterian Church Christmas concert, 4 p.m., The School of the Holy Child, 2225 Westchester Avenue East, Rye. Visit www.trinitychurch.cc.

Sound Shore Medical Center’s (SSMC) Annual Toy & Coat Drive