Spotlights

Aragon named general contractor for Empire State Building observation deck rehab

Aragon Construction has been appointed general contractor for the Empire State Building Observatory renovation project, which began in late ...

Tax strategies for 2010 and beyond: Now is an excellent time to plan ahead

As 2010 continues to move on, now is an excellent time to plan for the year ahead and beyond. If you haven't already, it's time to implement...

Be sure that your "Phase I" is truly a "Phase I:" ID the presence of any recognized env. conditions

In 1993 and 1994, the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) established investigative protocols (ASTM E1527) to ensure that "all...

Reducing consumption of water and electricity is the answer for lowering utility bills

Being a property owner is not as profitable as it once was because operating cost have been increasing at rates faster than rent rolls. The ...

Transportation Demand Management: What is it and why do you want it?

As the economy starts to show some signs of a turnaround, there seems to be a buzz about projects that may start and how to proceed with the...

Temple Beth El breaks ground on $12 million expansion project

Temple Beth El of Northern Westchester held a groundbreaking for a major $12 million expansion project for its synagogue. Federal, state and...

Newtown's Economic Dev. Commission is dedicated to supporting and encouraging business growth

Located in northeastern Fairfield County along I-84 the town of Newtown's access to transportation options includes I-84, major state roads ...

Increased stability and progress are being seen in Long Island's commercial real estate market

After the tumultuous Long Island commercial real estate market of 2009, we can finally see stability and progress. While it would be optimis...

Despite recent improvements in the office market, property owners must remain vigilant and proactive

Recent improvements in the office market have some characterizing the current environment as an early sign of recovery. However, property ow...

Doing business in Binghamton makes perfect sense: Location, economy, technology, quality of life

In times of uncertainty, doing business in Binghamton just makes sense. Our region is an easy three hours northwest of midtown Manhattan, si...