Upstate New York

93 Hodgson Russ attorneys ranked in 2025 edition of Best Lawyers in America

Buffalo, NY Hodgson Russ LLP released that 93 of its attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers in America listings. Inclusion in Best Lawyers may be considered a singular honor because selection is based on an in-depth, peer-reviewed survey

Empire Commercial Const. completes 41,800 s/f Pfisterer Corporate Group project

Gates, NY Empire Commercial Construction completed the construction contract for Pfisterer Corporate Group. Empire partnered with Greater Living Architecture for design requirements, as well as Douglas Electric for extensive cabling requirements in the 41,800 s/f manufacturing and office space at 2292

Tourism in Broome County reaches new heights with record economic impact in 2023

Binghamton, NY Visit Binghamton published that the tourism industry in Broome County saw unprecedented growth during 2023, reaching record levels for visitor spending and economic impact. A recent Tourism Economics Report, commissioned by the State of New York, demonstrates that tourism is a major economic

Phillips of Largo Real Estate Advisors closes
$9.3m first mortgage for 97,740 s/f plaza

Orange County, NY Jack Phillips, principal at Largo Real Estate Advisors, Inc., secured a $9.3 million permanent first mortgage with earn-out to refinance a 97,740 s/f grocery anchored retail plaza including two outparcels. The property is 85% leased with additional leasing pending. 

Struzzi joins Cushman & Wakefield | Pyramid Brokerage as R.E. salesperson

Albany, NY Michael Struzzi has joined Cushman & Wakefield|Pyramid Brokerage Co. as a real estate salesperson. Struzzi brings experience in talent acquisition, sales, and a foundation in commercial real estate.

LaDuke of CBRE Upstate NY earns SIOR designation

Syracuse, NY Cory LaDuke of CBRE Upstate NY has earned the SIOR designation awarded by the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR). LaDuke is a licensed associate real estate broker with nine years of experience advising business owners and investors across Upstate New York with their commercial real estate needs.

Toyota Material Handling North America and The Raymond Corp. expand energy solutions operations in Broome County

Kirkwood, NY The Agency said that The Raymond Corp., a leader in material handling equipment and intralogistics solutions, continues to deepen its roots in the Southern Tier of New York. Through Toyota Material Handling North America (TMHNA), comprised of two main companies Toyota Material Handling, Inc. and The Raymond Corp.

Empire Commercial Construction nears completion of new 1,600 s/f Tim Hortons restaurant site

Hornell, NY Empire Commercial Construction is well underway with the construction contract for Tim Hortons. Empire partnered with RBI franchisee and regional developer, TAR Holdings out of Jamestown, as well as Mosure LLC and MS Consultants for all architecture and engineering of the 1,600 s/f restaurant

September 2024 NYSCAR president’s message - by Robert Strell

The New York State Commercial Association of Realtors will hold their annual meeting on September 30, 2024, 10:00 am at the Turning Stone Resort and Casino in Verona. All NYSCAR members are invited to attend to hear updates from the NYSCAR officers and chairs of the various committees and to elect board members.

United Group breaks ground on new mixed-use development

Troy, NY United Group developers were joined by city and state officials, development partners, business leaders and more to celebrate the start of the construction for City Station North II, LLC, downtown’s mixed-use, class A development consisting of multi-family apartments