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New Rebates for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
September 21, 2018
Co-ops and condos are eligible for $4,000 rebate per charging port.
Cuomo Moves to Ban Potent Greenhouse Gas Pollutants
September 12, 2018
State joins California in push to ban hydrofluorocarbons.
A Certificate of Liability Insurance is NOT Insurance
Written by Jason Schiciano on August 03, 2018
A common mistake opens boards to liability under the Scaffold Law.
Scaffold Law Bumped This Project’s Insurance Tab by 557 Percent
August 02, 2018
East Side Access megaproject sees insurance costs balloon.
Judge Shoots Down Title Insurance Reforms
July 11, 2018
Industry pushback succeeds in preserving fees for “marketing” costs.
Tax Abatements for Solar Panels Could Get Extended
June 19, 2018
State legislature supports two-year extension of popular tax break.
Diverse Group Pushes to Reform State’s Scaffold Law
Written by Bill Morris on May 17, 2018
Co-op and condo boards can be held liable in personal-injury lawsuits.
Title Insurers Fight for Their Right to Wine and Dine
February 22, 2018
New lawsuit seeks to overturn new state regulations on "marketing" costs.
Solar Power Is Booming Across New York State
Written by Adam Janos on February 08, 2018
City’s co-ops and condos face challenges – and opportunity.
New Conflict-of-Interest Law Inflicting Confusion
Written by Paula Chin on January 22, 2018
Law seeks to shine light on boards but leaves numerous gray areas.
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