Category: Brokerage

NEW YORK, NY In celebration of Chanukah, Kent Swig, president of Swig Equities, LLC, joined Rabbi Shmuel Butman in lighting the world’s largest menorah on December 6, marking the fifth night of Chanukah. "I am honored and thrilled to have been invited once again by Rabbi Shmuel Butman to light the world's largest Chanukah Menorah,” said Kent Swig. “In these challenging times, it was very meaningful to me to participate in the expression of the Menorah’s universal message of light over darkness, freedom over oppression and liberty over tyranny,” Swig continued. Located at Fifth Ave. in front of The Plaza Hotel, the giant menorah is a 32-foot high, gold-colored, 4,000-pound steel structure that features genuine oil lamp and glass chimneys to protect the light from strong winds. 

New York, NY Eastern Union has enhanced its capacity to serve both banks and borrowers by expanding its team of senior processors and bringing in new leadership to oversee its Underwriting Department. The firm hired Tzvi Yormark to lead the company’s Underwriting Department.

Buffalo, NY The Building Owners & Managers Association (BOMA) of Buffalo celebrated its annual BOMA Awards during a recognition luncheon and annual business meeting at the Lexus Club in KeyBank Center. Douglas Engl, director of property management, Uniland Development Co., was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award. Engl has played a critical role with Uniland and its contributions to the resurgence in Buffalo. 

Williamsville, NY According to Saperston Real Estate, the former 46,000 s/f Tuxedo Junction warehouse located at 120 Earhart Dr. has been sold for $1.8 million. Mark Yin, president of Techfrys Corp., a Canadian computer refurbishing company purchased the property. Howard Saperston, Jr., SIOR of Saperston Real Estate negotiated the sale.