Category: Spotlight Content

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

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

November 25, 2025
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
Share your insights in NYREJ's Annual Year in Review Spotlight!

Share your insights in NYREJ's Annual Year in Review Spotlight!

November 25, 2025
As we approach the end of 2025, we are preparing our annual Year in Review edition, a stand alone issue distributed in both print and digital format. The link to this special edition will also be featured on the homepage of the all new NYREJ.com throughout the holiday season.
Are Community Foundations the answer to NY’s affordable housing crisis? - by Michael Discenza

Are Community Foundations the answer to NY’s affordable housing crisis? - by Michael Discenza

November 24, 2025
Over a century after banker Frederic Goff established the first community foundation in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1914, more than 900 community foundations across the country manage approximately $110 billion in assets and award about $14 billion
Oldies but goodies:  The value of long-term ownership in rent-stabilized assets - by Shallini Mehra

Oldies but goodies: The value of long-term ownership in rent-stabilized assets - by Shallini Mehra

November 11, 2025
Active investors seeking rent-stabilized properties often gravitate toward buildings that have been held under long-term ownership — and for good reasons. These properties tend to be well-maintained, both physically and operationally, offering a level of stability
NYSCAR Nov. 2025 president’s message: upcoming education course and Southern Tier Developers Summit - by Robert Strell

NYSCAR Nov. 2025 president’s message: upcoming education course and Southern Tier Developers Summi...

November 11, 2025
The New York State Commercial Association of Realtors has one great course remaining this fall (free of charge for NYSCAR members). We hope you are able to join us: (nyscar.org/tools/professional development)
Check out NYREJ's 2025 <br>Fall Industry Insights!

Check out NYREJ's 2025
Fall Industry Insights!

November 11, 2025
Check out NYREJ's 2025 Fall Industry Insights!
2025-Innovators in Commercial <br>Real Estate-Louis Grassi of Grassi

2025-Innovators in Commercial
Real Estate-Louis Grassi of Grassi

October 28, 2025
Innovative Outlook: Where do you see the biggest opportunities for innovation in the commercial real estate sector? The biggest opportunities lie in AI and data analytics. Commercial real estate firms can leverage AI for faster
2025-Innovators in Commercial Real Estate-<br>Thomas Donovan of Meridian Capital Group

2025-Innovators in Commercial Real Estate-
Thomas Donovan of Meridian Capital Group

October 28, 2025
Corporate Culture: How does your organization foster a culture of innovation among employees and leadership? At Meridian Capital, innovation is central to our business across investment sales, debt, and retail leasing.
2025-Innovators in Commercial Real Estate-<br>Sari Kreutzer of Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP

2025-Innovators in Commercial Real Estate-
Sari Kreutzer of Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP

October 28, 2025
Corporate Culture: How does your organization foster a culture of innovation among employees and leadership? Olshan fosters innovation through top-down collaboration and outside-the-box thinking. At our weekly real
2025-Innovators in Commercial Real <br>Estate-Michael Coar of EDA Contractors

2025-Innovators in Commercial Real
Estate-Michael Coar of EDA Contractors

October 28, 2025
Corporate Culture: How does your organization foster a culture of innovation among employees and leadership? At EDA, innovation begins with a psychologically safe environment where every voice is heard and valued. When people
2025-Innovators in Commercial Real Estate-<br>Alex Lipsky of Lipsky Construction Management

2025-Innovators in Commercial Real Estate-
Alex Lipsky of Lipsky Construction Management

October 28, 2025
Impact Highlight: Describe a recent program, initiative, or process implemented by you and the impact on your firm, organization, or community. Our pre-construction team continues to provide our developers with conceptual ROM pricing early in the development phase for our clients.
Innovative Services in CRE: Q&A with RM Friedland

Innovative Services in CRE: Q&A with RM Friedland

October 28, 2025
Innovation Origin: What challenge or gap in the market inspired the creation of this product or service? RM Friedland’s Consulting Division was established to fill a critical gap in the market — supporting organizations that need strategic real estate guidance even when no immediate transaction is planned. In a landscape defined by shifting economic conditions and evolving community needs,