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The FBI New York Shines Light on Potential Rental and Real Estate Scams in Our Area

New York, NY - March 12, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s New York Office is warning the public to remain on the lookout for scams involving real estate and rental properties.

New York City Industrial Development Agency Assists Hindustan Granites to Expand in Brooklyn

New York, NY - February 4, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — The New York City Industrial Development Agency (NYCIDA) approved an incentive package that will help Hindustan Granites Inc. acquire and renovate a 31,000-square-foot industrial facility in the Greenpoint section of Brooklyn.

New York City Industrial Development Agency Approves Incentives for First Two Supermarkets Under the Fresh Program

New York, NY - February 9, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — New York City Industrial Development Agency (NYCIDA) today approved two tax incentive packages that will assist in the development of two new supermarkets in the Bronx.

NYCEDC Seeks Developer for Industrial Building in Sunset Park

New York, NY - December 28, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) today issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the disposition and development of a vacant 1.1 million-square-foot warehouse building, known as Federal Building #2, in the vibrant industrial waterfront area of Sunset Park, Brooklyn.

NYCEDC Issues RFQ for Potential Developers for Willets Point District

New York City - October 26, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) today released a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to identify developers for the first stage of the Willets Point District in northeastern Queens.

Suozzi Announces Transformation of Housing in Rockville Centre

Rockville Centre, NY - October 26, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Nassau County Executive Thomas R. Suozzi was joined today by Legislator Joe Scannell, (D-Rockville Centre) to announce the transformation of 153 units of low-income housing authority property into newly renovated affordable rental housing in Rockville Centre.

McMahon Calls for Extension of First Time Homebuyers Tax Credit

Staten Island, NY - September 28, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Rep. Michael E. McMahon wants to extend the $8,000 first-time homebuyers tax credit which will expire by the end of November.

Gillibrand Unveils New Effort to Provide Property Tax Relief fpr Rochester/Finger Lakes Region

Rochester, NY - September 18, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today unveiled a new effort to provide property tax relief to thousands of middle-class families in the Rochester/Finger Lakes Region.

United States Files Suit Against Long Island Housing Complex For Fair Housing Act Violations

BROOKLYN, NY - September 10, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Benton J. Campbell, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, today announced the filing of a federal civil complaint against Sunrise Villas, LLC, its manager, and assistant manager for violations of the Fair Housing Act. Sunrise Villas, LLC is the owner and operator of the Sunrise Villas apartment complex located at Leonard Court in Lindenhurst, New York.

Public Advocate Gotbaum Calls on City, State, and MTA to Assist Affected Business Owners, Provide Plan for Next Phases of Construction

New York, NY - August 18, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Construction of the Second Avenue subway line threatens the survival of a majority of businesses in the area, forcing wage cuts, layoffs and closings, according to a comprehensive survey of business owners released today by Public Advocate Betsy Gotbaum.

Mayor Bloomberg, Governor Paterson, Speaker Silver, Eli Lilly and Company and Alexandria Real Estate Equities Announce Imclone Will Locate its Research Headquarters at East River Science Park

New York, NY - July 22, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, Governor David A. Paterson, Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, Eli Lilly and Company CEO Dr. John C. Lechleiter and Alexandria Real Estate Equities CEO Joel S. Marcus today announced ImClone will locate its research headquarters at New York City’s new Alexandria Center for Science and Technology at the East River Science Park.

Global Biopharmaceutical Company is First Signed Tenant of New York City’s New State-of-the-Art Commercial Bioscience Complex

New York, NY - July 22, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, Governor David A. Paterson, Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, Eli Lilly and Company CEO Dr. John C. Lechleiter and Alexandria Real Estate Equities CEO Joel S. Marcus today announced ImClone will locate its research headquarters at New York City’s new Alexandria Center for Science and Technology at the East River Science Park.

Mixed-Use Rental Building In Inwood Gets Refinancing Thanks To Cpc’s 2.1 Million Freddie Mac Loan

New York, NY - July 17, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Announced today, the Community Preservation Corporation’s (CPC) Bronx/Manhattan office closed on a $2.1 million Freddie Mac loan to refinance a mixed-use rental building located in the Inwood section of Manhattan.

Schumer: With Sky-High Property Taxes In New York State, New York Homeowners Deserve a Break

WASHINGTON, DC - June 17, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) - U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today revealed that current tax rules are costing the approximately 800,000 Upstate New York homeowners who do not itemize their taxes up to $415 million per year or more.

NYCEDC Sells Property to Brooklyn Manufacturer to Support Expansion

New York, NY - June 16, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) - New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) announced that it closed on the sale of a 10,000-square-foot parcel of City-owned land to Comfort Bedding, a mattress manufacturer based in Brownsville, Brooklyn.