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City Connections Realty mourns loss of broker Collopy

New York, NY City Connections Realty is mourning the loss of one of their sales agents, Michael Collopy. 

Collopy was in a hit-and-run accident by a bicyclist July 31st, near City Connections office on 6th Ave. and 23rd St. He was knocked unconscious and succumbed to his injuries on August 5th.

Collopy had been with City Connections for five years. He will be remembered as a very generous, very smart and a very kind person. Collopy was an avid New York Yankees fan, attending games frequently with friends, family and co-workers. City Connections will be honoring Collopy at a NY Yankees game soon.

Recognized as a top sales, rentals and commercial real estate firm, City Connections Realty (CCRNY) has been handling property transactions throughout New York City since 1988. As a seasoned and respected organization, CCRNY provides each of their clients with “A Better Real Estate Experience.” The company’s tight-knit group of professionals is highly regarded for their skillful guidance, ethical conduct, and topnotch expertise.

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