City Council Passes Bills on Autism and Disability Classification Reporting.
City Council passes bills concerning autism and disability classification reporting. Contact us if you have any questions concerning these bills.
UPDATE: New Reporting on 421-A Affordable Housing Legislation
Despite proud and glowing announcements by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, the Real Estate Board of New York, and the Building and Construction Trades Council of Greater New York, sources confirmed to The Real Deal that they did not actually reach a consensus on a new deal for the 421a tax abatement last week due to differing interpretations on which projects would qualify.
421-A Questions Answered
The recent deal struck between Governor Cuomo, REBNY and the Unions on the 421-tax credit resulted in many questions from the industry. We are monitoring the situation closely and will provide ongoing information, as follows:
Crain’s: Cuomo Reaches a Deal to Revive Lucrative Real Estate Tax Break
From Crain's New York Business: An agreement on 421-a would have to be approved by the Legislature Gov. Andrew Cuomo has brokered an agreement between the city's real estate lobby and the building trades union to revive 421-a, a controversial property tax break for developers that the city and many in the industry believe is [...]
Construction Dive: NYC Mayor Accelerates Construction Work in Build It Back initiative
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio signed off on measures under the Build It Back program that officials hope will streamline the effort to address Superstorm Sandy damage still left unrepaired.
Cahill Strategies 2016 Election Update
The 2016 election cycle has been one of the most tumultuous in recent history not only on the national stage, but in the N.Y. Metro and Long Island regions.
Gothamist: New York City Requires Developers To Set Aside Units For Homeless In 421-A Buildings
Seeking some kind of way to stem the tide of homeless residents in the city, the de Blasio administration has begun to require buildings that get 421-a tax credits to house homeless families.
Never Too Late to Think Like Robert Moses – CRAIN’s 12 Visions from 12 Firms On Thinking Big
Did "Thinking Big" die with Robert Moses? We sure hope not. In the pursuit of infrastructure improvement, quality of life and large-scale innovation, Crain's New York business showcases 12 visions from 12 different firms of projects worthy of Empire State significance
WSJ: New York City Council to Consider Contribution Limits on Political Nonprofits
The New York City Council plans to consider legislation aimed at regulating political nonprofits, a move that comes months after Mayor Bill de Blasio disbanded his nonprofit amid criticism from ethics groups
NY Daily News: Scott Stringer Report Shows NYC is Getting Worse at Hiring Firms Owned by Minorities, Women
The city is doling out less of its contract cash to businesses owned by minorities and women, a new report by City Controller Scott Stringer found.