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NEW YORK LABOR LEADERS OFFER STRIKE SUPPORT FOR 32BJ

New York, NY - December 29, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Only two days remain before the contract covering 22,000 building service workers in New York City expires. If the clock runs out at midnight on Dec. 31, 2011 without a fair and equitable deal in place for hardworking 32BJ members, New York’s labor community is prepared to back them in a strike.

Janitors in More Than 12 Cities Across the Country Pledge Support to NYC Cleaners

NEW YORK, NY - December 29, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- As a contract deadline looms in New York City for 22,000 office cleaners represented by SEIU 32BJ, janitors in more than12 cities across the country including Chicago, Philadelphia, Boston and Los Angles have pledged to honor picket lines should the strike spread outside of New York City.

AS STRIKE LOOMS, OFFICE CLEANERS TAKE TO THE STREETS

New York, NY - December 29, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- With office cleaners stepping up preparations for a possible strike, cleaners will gather near Bowling Green Park and march past their worksites in downtown Manhattan’s Financial District. Hundreds of other office building workers will also be on the streets at several Midtown locations including Grand Central Station and the Grace Building.

Jones Lang LaSalle Completes 2 Deals Totaling 12,975 SF for Ownership of 4 Technology...

NEW YORK, NY - December 28, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Jones Lang LaSalle has completed two deals, totaling 12,075 square feet, for building owner Tech 4 LLC, a subsidiary of Tritec Real Estate Co., at 4 Technology Drive in East Setauket, N.Y. OCLI Realty LLC acquired a 5,156 square-foot medical condominium unit for an undisclosed amount, and Stony Brook Children's Services signed a long-term lease for 7,819 square feet at the Class A, 40,000-square-foot medical office building.

New York State November 2011 home sales up slightly from November 2010

Albany, NY - December 28, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- New York State November home sales increased nearly 3 percent from last November, while the median sales price dipped slightly compared to November 2010, according to preliminary singlefamily sales data accumulated by the New York State Association of REALTORS. The number of homes sold in November dropped from October 2011 as the market began a typical seasonal slowdown

HALSTEAD PROPERTY ANNOUNCES THE RETURN OF IVANA TAGLIAMONTE

New York, NY - December 23, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Halstead Property is pleased to announce the return of Ivana Tagliamonte who, as a result of her cumulative production level, has been appointed to the coveted title of Executive Vice President at the Village office. With more than a decade of real estate experience, Ivana returns to the Halstead family as a top-producing broker, recognized as one of Manhattan’s Top 100 Agents by the TopAgentGuide, who has earned not only coveted membership in Halstead’s prestigious Producers Council and Platinum Circle, but the highest sales volume for the firm’s Village office in 2008.

Property Developer Charged with Exposing Employees to Asbestos During Removal Operations

ROCHESTER, NY - December 21, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Attorney Anastasios “Taso” Kolokouris, 28, of Avon, N.Y., has been arrested and charged by Criminal Complaint with violating the Clean Air Act asbestos work practice standards involving asbestos removal and disturbance. The charges carry a maximum sentence of five years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

NYCHA Chairman Rhea and HPD Commissioner Wambua Announce Second Development in NYC to Combine...

New York, NY - December 20, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- NYC Housing Authority (NYCHA) Chairman John B. Rhea and NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) Commissioner Mathew M. Wambua announced today the release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the redevelopment of Prospect Plaza, which is located in the Ocean Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn.

Seneca Falls Couple Arrested and Charged with Mortgage-Related Fraud and Conspiracy

ROCHESTER, NY - December 20, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Attorney William J. Hochul, Jr. announced today that Calvin Brainard, Esq., 66, and Mary Brainard, 52, both of Seneca Falls, NY, were arrested and charged by Criminal Complaint with mail fraud and conspiracy to commit bank fraud. Each charge carries a maximum penalty of 30 years in prison, a $1,000,000 fine, or both.

Tax Cuts and Property Tax Cap Highlight New Laws That Take Effect January 1,...

New York, NY - December 19, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Middle class tax cuts that will reduce tax rates for millions of hardworking taxpayers and the two-percent property tax cap highlight new state laws that will go into effect on January 1, 2012.

Governor Cuomo Approves NYSUNY2020 Application For Stony Brook

Albany, - December 14, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) $194 Million Plan Will Create More Than 6,000 jobs Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today travelled to Stony Brook to sign the Stony Brook University 2020 challenge grant application that proposes a $194 million plan to help revitalize Long Island's economy by building a first-class medical research building at the Stony Brook campus

THOUSANDS OF OFFICE CLEANERS MARCH FOR GOOD JOBS

New York, NY - December 14, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Thousands of New York City office cleaners and other commercial building workers marched and rallied through the streets of Midtown Manhattan today during rush hour to demand a fair contract from the Realty Advisory Board, an industry association representing most building owners. With only two weeks left until a possible citywide strike, 32BJ SEIU and the RAB remain far apart on any new agreement.

WITH LITTLE OVER 2 WEEKS UNTIL THEIR CONTRACT EXPIRES, THOUSANDS OF OFFICE CLEANERS...

New York, NY - December 14, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- With only two weeks left until a possible citywide strike, thousands of New York City office cleaners and other commercial building workers will march and rally through the streets of Midtown Manhattan during rush hour to demand a fair contract from the Realty Advisory Board, an industry association representing most building owners.

W&H’s 1333 Broadway Earns Energy Star Certification

NEW YORK CITY, NY - December 14, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) have awarded the Energy Star® designation to W&H Properties’ 1333 Broadway in recognition of the building’s superior energy performance, announces Anthony Malkin, president of Malkin Holdings, which supervises the W&H Properties portfolio.

Malkin Construction Honored By Connecticut Chapter Of Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.

STAMFORD, CT - December 13, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Connecticut chapter of the Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. (ABC) has honored Malkin Construction with an Excellence in Construction Award to be presented on January 26, 2012 at the chapter’s annual ceremony for the recently completed Stratfield Elementary School project.

Malkin Properties’ Metro Center Attains Energy Star Status for Second Consecutive Year

STAMFORD, CT - December 13, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- For the second straight year, Metro Center, Malkin Properties’ trophy office building in Stamford, Conn., has earned the nationally recognized Energy Star designation from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy, announces Jeffrey H. Newman, executive vice president of Malkin Properties, the marketing and managing agent for the building

Architects Georgina Lalli and Shi Guo Join BAM Architecture Studio

NEW YORK CITY, NY - December 12, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Architects Georgina Lalli and Shi (Lydia) Guo have joined BAM Architecture Studio’s professional team, says Ross Adam Cole, principal of BAM Architecture Studio, which is known for its work in the corporate, life sciences and healthcare sectors.

ECONOMIST TO ASSESS HEALTH OF NEW YORK CITY’S COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY

New York, NY - December 12, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Real estate industry expert Hugh Kelly will present key economic and industry indicators showing the New York City’s commercial real estate industry to be one of the strongest in the country, if not the entire world, and is likely to remain strong over the next several years. The contract covering more than 22,000 commercial building office cleaners is set to expire at 12:01 am on January 1, 2012.

Global Financial Services Firm Jones Lang LaSalle Renews and Expands at Malkin Properties’ First...

STAMFORD, CT - December 12, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc. (JLL), a financial and professional services firm specializing in real estate services and investment management, has extended its lease and expanded its space at First Stamford Place, Malkin Properties’ Trophy office complex located one block from the Stamford Transportation Center, announces Jeffrey H. Newman, executive vice president of Malkin Properties, the marketing and management agent for the three-building, 810,000-square-foot complex.

John Gallin & Son Constructs Prototype “Sushi-teria” at 601 Lexington Avenue

NEW YORK CITY, NY - December 9, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Construction firm John Gallin & Son has completed work on the city’s first “Sushi-teria” for noted restaurateur Victor Chan, at the Atrium Shops + Cafés at 601 Lexington Avenue (formerly known as Citigroup Center) in midtown Manhattan.

Real Estate Firm Gateside Corporation Relocates To Malkin Properties’ 500 Mamaroneck Ave. in Harrison

HARRISON, N.Y. - December 9, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Gateside Corporation, a commercial and residential real estate development and investment company, has sold its offices in Rye, NY, and will relocate to Malkin Properties’ 500 Mamaroneck Avenue in Harrison, N.Y., according to Jeffrey H. Newman, executive vice president of Malkin Properties, the building’s marketing and managing agent.

NYCEDC Seeks Proposals to Reactivate a Vacant Property in Flushing, Queens

New York, NY - December 8, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) today issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the disposition and redevelopment of an approximately 2,500 square foot property located at 135-15 40th Road in the heart of Flushing, one of the City’s most vibrant neighborhoods, right off Main Street. This area is located within the Downtown Flushing Transit Hub Business Improvement District with easy access to the subway, several bus lines, the Van Wyck Expressway, and the Long Island Expressway. The RFP aims to reactivate the site for commercial, residential, or community facility uses that take into consideration the site’s relationship to the community and the existing neighborhood.

Nixon Peabody Partner Honored for Commitment to Affordable Housing Industry; Partner John Kelly Honored...

New York, NY - December 8, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- At the New York Housing Conference (NYHC) and the National Housing Conference (NHC) 38th Annual Awards Program, Nixon Peabody partner John L. Kelly was among the national and local affordable housing leaders recognized for their incredible commitment to affordable housing and for their support of economic growth, job creation, and recovery.

DUMBO’S KIRKMAN LOFTS UNVEILS PENTHOUSE HOMES

NEW YORK, NY - December 8, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Halstead Property Development Marketing today announced that, after much anticipation, four penthouses at Kirkman Lofts have been released on the market.

Regus Leases More Than 50,000 Square Feet At W&H’s 112 West 34th Street

NEW YORK CITY, NY - December 8, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Regus, the world’s largest provider of flexible workplaces, has leased two full floors totaling 52,274 square feet at W&H Properties’ 112 West 34th Street, announces Anthony Malkin, president of Malkin Holdings LLC, which supervises the W&H Properties portfolio.