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REBNY to Honor Rob Speyer for Contributions to New York’s Civic Welfare
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On January 18, 2018, at our 122nd Annual Banquet at the New York Hilton, I will have the great honor of presenting my friend and our Chairman, Rob Speyer
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Transit trumps potential landmark status in Midtown East
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By REBNY President John Banks The Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) recently held a public hearing on five of the 12 buildings considered for landmarking
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Inclusionary housing programs crucial, but work better with 421a
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By REBNY President John Banks The US Census Bureau announced last week that New York City’s population has grown to its largest size in recorded history
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New Research Outlines Huge Costs of Ballooning City Municipal Workforce
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New York City is now in its 109th month of economic recovery since the 2008 recession – the longest period of growth since the Second World War.
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Brodsky demonstrates art of true civic leadership
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By REBNY President John Banks This week is REBNY’s 120thAnnual Banquet, and will honor many of the real estate industry’s top performers and contributors.
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REBNY to honor Gene Boniberger for accomplishments in property management
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On January 18, at the 122nd Annual REBNY Gala at the New York Hilton, we will honor Gene Boniberger with the prestigious George M. Brooker Management Executive
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BANKS: Making Our Voices Heard for the Betterment of New York City
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Last week, I had the great privilege of standing with more than 100 REBNY members who attended a public hearing on commercial rent control legislation.
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BANKS: Domino Park design is a roadmap for waterfront revitalization
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The overwhelmingly successful debut of Domino Park, New York’s newest waterfront gem, is a great example of what the private sector can do to revitalize
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REBNY opposes new council bill that punishes brokers
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City Council Member Keith Powers recently introduced a convoluted piece of legislation that would have a significant negative impact on New York’s real
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BANKS: A Garment District plan that fits like a glove
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New York City’s Garment District has traditionally been the epicenter of the apparel industry for the whole world. A national decline in apparel jobs
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Studies shed light on discussion regarding gentrification
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As New York City’s population continues to grow, and efforts continue to create housing to accommodate such growth, the word “gentrification” is raised
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Storefront data bill is good public policy
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Last month the City Council passed Intro. 1472 which will require owners to provide more information to the New York City Department of Finance about their