Gov. Hochul Gets It: A State of the State That Moves New York Forward—Faster, Smarter and More Competitively
Perhaps the most impactful element of the governor’s State of the State is her direct confrontation with regulatory delay.
GUEST VIEWPOINT: What Lower Rates May Mean for Suburban Commercial Real Estate: A 2026 Outlook
Suburban multifamily, industrial, and medical office assets are likely to see the greatest bump in activity.
GUEST VIEWPOINT: Co-Working Provides the Structure and Energy of the Office Without Surrendering Worker Autonomy and Flexibility
As we consider the future of our suburban commercial real estate markets, we should treat co-working not as a stopgap response to declining occupancy, but as a strategic opportunity.
GUEST VIEWPOINT: A Strong Healthcare Ecosystem is a Collective Investment in the Future and Sustainability of our Region
Make no mistake: healthcare is economic development.
GUEST VIEWPOINT: Breathing New Life into Downtowns: Converting Offices into Residential Spaces
When a building sits empty, it not only blights the landscape but also erodes a community’s tax base.
GUEST VIEWPOINT: A Cocktail of Uncertainty Will Stifle Investor Confidence and Freeze Market Momentum
Real estate does not thrive in uncertainty. It thrives in predictability. Buyers want to know what the future holds for taxes, schools, infrastructure, interest rates and public safety.
GUEST VIEWPOINT: A Turning Point for Palisades Center: Bold Vision or Blight?
Now is the moment for Clarkstown to lead. The town can and must take an active role in facilitating the rebirth of this site.
GUEST VIEWPOINT: What Trump’s Tariffs Could Mean for CRE in the Hudson Valley
New York State, and specifically the Hudson Valley, has a unique sensitivity to immigration and tariff policies that stray too far from the status quo.
GUEST VIEWPOINT: ‘Live, Work, And Play’ Zoning is a Holistic Approach That Integrates Residential, Commercial, and Recreational Spaces
“Live, work, and play” zoning is a holistic approach that integrates residential, commercial, and recreational spaces within close proximity, fostering more sustainable and vibrant communities.
GUEST VIEWPOINT: Gov. Hochul’s Plan is a Game Changer for Suburban Communities Facing Mounting Housing Pressures
By allocating new capital funding for factory-built and modular starter homes, the governor aims to create attainable homeownership opportunities for working- and middle-class families.
GUEST VIEWPOINT: Civic Engagement, Political Involvement are Directly Tied to Improving Key Processes Like Zoning and Planning Entitlements in New York State
Business leaders cannot afford to remain passive; they must engage politically to hold candidates accountable to the needs of the entire community, not just select groups.
GUEST VIEWPOINT: County Reaches Critical Juncture: Leaders Must Address Weaknesses in Infrastructure, Plan for Climate Change
Rockland faces further challenges related to environmental sustainability, such as the diminishing availability of renewable energy sources, inadequate drainage systems, flooding and groundwater quality.