Coronavirus

Report: COVID-19 Worsened NYC’s Property Tax Disparity
ALBANY—The COVID-19 pandemic has caused property tax disparity to worsen in New York City, driving housing costs higher for

Westchester County Tourism Receives Major Grant For Action Plan to Boost Post-Pandemic Tourism
WHITE PLAINS—The Westchester County Tourism & Film was recently awarded a $520,000 grant from the U.S. Department

COVID-19 Cost Hudson Valley Nearly 5,000 People to Migration
NEWBURGH—Non-profit research firm Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress released a report on May 3 that chronicled the Hudson Valley’

GUEST VIEWPOINT: Repurposing CRE Assets in the Current Market: What’s Hot and What’s Not?
COVID-19’s impact on the local and national CRE market has decreased the relevance of CRE assets. Many assets simply

Landlords, Tenants Eligible for Emergency Rental Assistance Funding
WHITE PLAINS—Emergency financial relief is flowing to county residents who applied for the New York State Emergency Rental Assistance

DiNapoli: NYC Office Market Will Take Years to Recover from Pandemic
NEW YORK—The COVID-19 pandemic wiped out years of growth in New York City’s office sector, erasing nearly $28.

Five Questions With Maureen Halahan Orange County Partnership President & CEO
GOSHEN—Ever since the COVID-19 hit this region back in March 2020, one of the bright spots for the Hudson

Study: Majority of Business Travelers to Reduce Trips Due to Rising COVID Cases
WASHINGTON—In what can only be described as disheartening news for the already beleaguered hotel and hospitality industries, a survey

Gov. Hochul Seeks School Worker Vaccination Mandate, Universal Masking at Schools, Quicker COVID Aid and Change in Culture in Albany
ALBANY—In what was the culmination of a tumultuous two weeks in Albany, Gov. Andrew Cuomo officially resigned at midnight

BREAKING NEWS: Gov. Cuomo Lifts Most NY State-Mandated Commercial and Social COVID Restrictions
NEW YORK—The day everyone has been waiting for since last March is finally here. Gov. Andrew Cuomo at a

Report: Bronx Hit Hard by COVID-19 Pandemic Begins Long Road to Recovery
NEW YORK—The COVID-19 pandemic hit the Bronx harder than any other borough, according to an economic analysis released on

New York State’s $2.7 Billion Rental Assistance Program Begins June 1
ALBANY—New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on May 25 that the state’s $2.7 billion emergency rental assistance