Spotlights

Developing Westchester: Building a Better Balance Sheet: Smarter Financing for 2026 - Patrick Smith

As we stand on the precipice of a new year, contractors find themselves facing both opportunity and uncertainty. The ongoing impact of tariffs on material costs, inflation, and changing interest rates is causing market conditions to shift once again. While affordable housing, warehouses,

Developing Westchester: Opal 115 - Mount Vernon West Mixed-use Multifamily Development

Mount Vernon, NY Opal 115 is a mixed-use multifamily development in the Mount Vernon West area. Designed by GF55 Architects and developed by The NRP Group, it is expected to be complete by 2028. Located at 115 South Macquesten Pkwy., the development is composed of two residential

Developing Westchester: Veterinary Specialty
& Emergency Center, P.C.

Mamaroneck, NY conceptcsi is serving as general contractor on the transformation of 566 East Boston Post Rd. into a state-of-the-art veterinary facility for Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center, P.C., owned and led by Dr. Sam Dicker. The project repurposes more than 20,000 s/f of a former

City of New Rochelle and Cappelli delivers public playground through CBB program

New Rochelle, NY The city of New Rochelle and the Cappelli Organization celebrated the ribbon cutting of a new public playground in the heart of downtown, located in front of the municipal parking garage at 51 LeCount Pl. The project was made possible through the city’s Community Benefit Bonus

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Developing Westchester: Authentic Window Design: Leading the Tri-State Into a New Era of Window and Door Innovation

Westchester, NY For decades, Authentic Window Design (AWD), a Lavitt Company, has been a household name for homeowners and building professionals across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Associated with exceptional windows, doors, and service, this trusted leader is taking a major step forward as a company. AWD is proud to announce a family of brands consolidation,

Developing Westchester: City of New Rochelle

New Rochelle, NY The city of New Rochelle, one of New York’s fastest-growing cities, is redefining urban revitalization through innovation, inclusion, and strategic investment. With an 11,000-unit housing pipeline — nearly 20% affordable — New Rochelle’s success stems from proactive zoning reforms, streamlined approvals, and strong public-private partnerships. This “New Rochelle Model”

Tax class one property owners need to be vigilant in having their upcoming 2026/27 tax assessment reviewed - by Peter Blond

In my August 2025 article, I discussed what a Zohran Mamdani-led New York City could look like – early on – from a real estate tax perspective. Fast forward just a few months and things are accelerating faster than an out-of-control locomotive. Previously I opined that Mamdani

The Qualified Opportunity Zone program - by Michael Packman

There has been a lot of talk around the changes brought on by the Big Beautiful Bill Act. I am regularly fielding questions on what they are, especially in relation to real estate, so I decided to outline the changes in one area, the Qualified Opportunity Zone (QOZ) program, in this article.

The Federal Reserve and recent capitalization rates - by John Rynne

Finally, the Federal Reserve is awakening to the calls from the White House to reduce interest rates. The Federal Reserve chairman, Jerome Powell, was hesitant to lower rates because of the fear of inflation. During 2022-23 inflation spiked substantially in all sectors after COVID when local,