Governor Cuomo Announces Land Acquisition to Protect Lake George Water Quality
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the state acquisition of the Berry Pond Preserve in Warren County, which was attained to protect water quality in Lake George and its tributaries. New York State purchased the 1,436-acre property from the Lake George Land Conservancy with $1.7 million from the Environmental Protection Fund.
NYS Tax Department Reminds Property Owners to Check Assessments Ahead of May 26th Grievance...
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today reminded all property owners - including homeowners and businesses - to check their assessments for accuracy. The deadline to contest your property assessment, also known as "Grievance Day," is May 26th in most communities
Senate Passes Bill Making the Property Tax Cap Permanent, Saving Taxpayers Billions of Dollars
The New York State Senate today acted on one of its top end-of-session priorities by passing legislation to make the property tax cap permanent. The bill (S5597), sponsored by Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan (R-C-I, East Northport), would prevent the planned expiration of the tax cap to continue saving taxpayers billions of dollars each year, increase investments by businesses, and create more jobs
Mayor Lovely Warren Announces Second Round of 2015 Owner-Occupant Roofing Program
The $1.8 million 2015 Owner-Occupant Roofing Program started in February and is split into two rounds of funding. Grant awards cover the cost of roof replacement and other related repairs such as gutters, downspouts, roof flashing and minor chimney repair up to $12,000.
Senate Passes Bill Making the Property Tax Cap Permanent, Saving Taxpayers Billions of Dollars...
The bill (S5597), sponsored by Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan (R-C-I, East Northport), would prevent the planned expiration of the tax cap to continue saving taxpayers billions of dollars each year, increase investments by businesses, and create more jobs.
City’s Repair Costs Could Be $7 Million or More & Place Hefty Financial Burden...
FEMA has no record of funding sinkhole repairs under its Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) or its Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) Grant Program, and it was unclear whether sinkhole repairs could be eligible for the funding.
Governor Cuomo Announces Major Mortgage Companies Agree to Measures to Combat Vacant and Abandoned...
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced today that 11 banks, mortgage companies, and credit unions representing nearly 70 percent of the New York market will adopt a set of best practices to help combat the neighborhood blight and economic damage caused by vacant and abandoned "zombie properties" in New York State.
Asking Rents See Increases, Some More Subtle, in Prime Manhattan Shopping Corridors
Demonstrating retailers’ continued interest in New York City’s hot retail market, ground floor asking rents for available retail space in Manhattan’s prime shopping destinations increased in the first quarter of 2015 in all but one of the 17 corridors surveyed, year over year, according to The Real Estate Board of New York’s (REBNY’s) Spring Retail Report
City Demolishes Blighted Magic City Ice Building
“This dilapidated eyesore will no longer greet residents and visitors as they enter the City,” said Mayor David. “As we invest millions in the Front Street Gateway Project, demolishing this building will provide a fresh start for the First Ward. These two projects will radically change first impressions of Binghamton.”
Reed: Victory for Landowners and Property Rights Advocates
Tom Reed applauds tonight’s House passage of the Regulatory Integrity Protection Act, H.R. 1732, which protects landowners from intrusive government and ensures the protection of personal property.
101 BEDFORD hosts Sunset Yoga on Roof Deck May 17, 7pm
101 BEDFORD is organizing a Sunset Yoga class for residents, which will be held on the spacious 17,000-square-foot roof deck overlooking Manhattan on Monday, May 17, 2015 at 7pm. In addition to the stress-relieving stretches and breathtaking sunset city panorama, residents can enjoy such rooftop amenities as cabana seating, hammocks, swinging lounge chairs, rattan gazebos, mini beach and barbecue grills.
101 BEDFORD makes Mother’s Day memories last
Celebrating Mother’s Day in Williamsburg calls for creativity and 101 BEDFORD makes it easy for its residents. On Saturday, May 9^th the luxury residential building will offer complimentary photographs of families and mothers with children to celebrate Mother’s Day, accompanied with hors-d'oeuvres and Mimosas. The on-site photography studio where all portraits and long lasting memories will be created is one of the newest amenities introduced to the residents
Reed Protects Community Safety and Property Rights; Ensures Increased Funding to Kepp West Valley...
Congressman Tom Reed today voted in favor of protecting private property rights by supporting 2016 Energy and Water Development Related Agencies Appropriations Act. The bill passed the House with language preventing the Obama Administration from a power grab of private property relative to waterway regulation. “This bill is a victory for Americans from coast to coast and demonstrates that the House cares about protecting private property rights,” Reed said.
Reed Creates New Caucus Dedicated to Protecting Property Rights; Idea Came From Recent Allegany...
Congressman Tom Reed today formally established and hosted the first event of the Private Property Rights Caucus in the House of Representatives. The idea for the caucus came out of a recent roundtable Reed held with farmers and local officials in Allegany County. Fourteen Members of Congress from eleven states ranging from Maine to Arizona join Reed as original members of the caucus
Why Did New York City Lose $1.2 Billion?
In 2014 cities like Washington, D.C., Boston, Miami and Chicago attracted hundreds of thousands of youth travelers. Unfortunately for New York City, it is missing out on this tourism boom. In 2014 cities like Washington, D.C., Boston, Miami and Chicago attracted hundreds of thousands of youth travelers. Unfortunately for New York City, it is missing out on this tourism boom.
National honors for 4 Long Island brokers
Four Long Island-based commercial real estate brokers were honored by Cushman & Wakefield for their 2014 accomplishments at the company’s recent national awards ceremony. Frank Frizalone, Marisa Karmitz, Phil D’Avanzo and Nick Gallipoli received honors at Cushman & Wakefield’s National 2015 Recognition Awards held at the Barclay’s Center in Brooklyn on April 16
Foot Locker Leases 34,200 Square Feet At ESRT’s 112 West 34th Street
Foot Locker, Inc. (NYSE: FL), the world's leading retailer of athletic footwear and apparel, with nearly 3,500 stores around the globe, has signed a new retail lease to retain its flagship location at 112 West 34th Street, in the heart of Manhattan's bustling 34th Street corridor, announced landlord Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ESRT).
Mayor de Blasio Signs Legislation to Provide Tax Relief for Property Owners Impacted by...
City legislation provides long-term financial relief for property owners who experienced significant increases in property taxes, part of de Blasio Administration’s Sandy recovery overhaul
DEC Issues Guidance to Homeowners to Avoid Problems With Bears
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today issued guidance on how to prevent negative encounters with black bears. Nearly all negative bear encounters in New York are the result of hungry bears being attracted to human food sources. The simplest way to avoid a nuisance encounter is to remove potential food sources, which usually results in the bear moving on
Rose Associates Named Managing and Leasing Agent at The Ventura on Manhattan’s Upper East...
Rose Associates, the New York-based full-service real estate firm, announced today that it has been named the exclusive leasing and managing agent at The Ventura, a luxury rental property located at 240 East 86th Street in Manhattan.
Governor Cuomo Announces $3 Million to Aid Low-Income New Yorkers With Medical Needs to...
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that $3 million has been allocated to the Cooling Assistance Component of the Home Energy Assistance Program to help low-income New Yorkers who suffer from medical conditions aggravated by extreme heat. The program will provide air conditioning units to eligible households for the summer months. Prolonged exposure to high indoor temperatures poses health risks that disproportionately affect those already suffering from medical ailments
New Head of Information Technology Joins SL Green Realty Corp.
SL Green Realty Corp (NYSE:SLG) today announced that Parimala Rao has joined the Company as Senior Vice President of Information Technology. Mrs Rao brings twenty years of experience to the position. Most recently, Mrs. Rao served as Executive Director of Technology at The New York Times where she was awarded the Prestigious Publisher's Award for Technology Innovation.
Spring House Hunting In Upper Manhattan? REBNY’s Uptown Open House Expo To Showcase Exclusive...
This all-inclusive, public event will feature the hottest residential listings in Harlem, Inwood, Hudson Heights, and Washington Heights. Potential buyers will have the opportunity to learn about, tour, and explore exclusive co-ops, condos, and luxury listings, all while taking in the atmosphere of these dynamic Manhattan neighborhoods.
Strong March sales drive New York State housing market first quarter gains
The more than 5-percent increase in home sales in March helped the New York State housing market post first quarter gains, according to the housing market report released today by the New York State Association of REALTORS. Closed sales were up 1.6 percent in the 2015 first quarter compared to the same period in 2014, while the median price climbed by 2.2 percent.
Rep. Zeldin Introduces Bill to Require the VA to Pay Accrued Benefits to the...
Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, C – Shirley), member of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs, and Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, announced that he has introduced legislation to require the VA to pay accrued benefits to the estate of a deceased veteran (HR 1569)
