AHR Development, CPC and local officials celebrate ribbon cutting for three affordable homes

Buffalo, NY Amun Ra, CEO of AHR Development, was joined by The Community Preservation Corp. (CPC) and local officials to celebrate the completed gut rehabilitation of three properties on Riley St. and Florida St. within the Hamlin Park and Cold Spring communities.

Adirondack Capital Partners arranges sale of
McGregor Village Apartments for $30.75 million

Wilton, NY Adirondack Capital Partners (ACP) sold McGregor Village Apartments, a 212-unit multifamily community located at 1 Mountain Ledge Dr. The property was acquired by Elar Group from Bruce Tanski Construction for a purchase price of $30.75 million.

IKEA leases 88,500 s/f at Destiny USA

Syracuse, NY IKEA, the Swedish retailer, will open its very first location in Central and Upstate New York at Destiny USA! Shoppers will soon have access to one of the most sought-after retail brands. IKEA decided to choose Destiny USA because of the center’s

NYSCAR August president’s message: Annual meeting on Sept. 15

NYSCAR will hold their annual meeting on September 15, 2025 at Turning Stone Resort and Casino in Verona. Updates will be given from the various committees and also chapter reports from NYSCAR’s seven chapters throughout the state.

Signature Acquisitions adds Harbor Freight to JAPM Plaza in Greece, NY

Greece, NY Signature Acquisitions has welcomed Harbor Freight to JAPM Plaza, located at 3042 West Ridge Rd. Harbor Freight plans to open this month. Ken Bronwell of Vanguard Fine represented the tenant, and Chris Giunta

NYSCAR July president’s message: 23rd annual conference was a hit - by Robert Strell

It was terrific to see many of you at the 23^rd Annual NYS Commercial Association of Realtors Annual Conference June 16-17, 2025 at the Rivers Casino in Schenectady. This year’s conference, chaired by Mercedes Brien (RAC) had great information on a host of topics as well as

Murphy of University Hill Realty brokers sale of Geddes Plaza

Solvay, NY University Hill Realty Ltd. negotiated the sale of Geddes Plaza, a mixed-use commercial and residential property. The transaction was brokered by Dan Murphy, associate broker with University Hill Realty, who represented the seller, BDS Realty Associates.

Upstate NY Chapter of the Appraisal Institute offering two upcoming educational opportunities

Rochester, NY The Upstate New York Chapter of the Appraisal Institute has an active education calendar for real estate appraisers for the remainder of 2025 for continuing education (CE) with upcoming seminars starting in August.

Venture Brokerage Group represents Starbucks in new lease

Salina, NY Starbucks has officially opened its newest café at 104 Elwood Davis Rd., taking over the former Burger King site near the intersection of Buckley Rd. and Seventh North St.

McDonough wins NYSEDC’s rising star award

Albany, NY The New York State Economic Development Council (NYSEDC) has selected Matthew McDonough, Esq., CRE, as the 2025 James W. Griffin Rising Star. McDonough is recognized for his leadership with the town of Babylon IDA and his work at McDonough PLLC.