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National Grid Agrees to Pay $36 Million Penalty for Gas Moratorium
November 27, 2019
Gov. Andrew Cuomo cited utility’s “reckless disregard” for its customers.
No Welcome Mat for Wealthy Condo Buyers in New York
November 25, 2019
Sales of luxury condos are falling in New York and other global cities.
What Co-ops Could Learn From Pick-up Basketball
Written by Michele Cardella on November 22, 2019
On the court, there’s no squabbling and no reluctance to take the shot.
Commercial Rent Control "Terrifying" to Real Estate Industry
November 22, 2019
City contends that controlling rents will reduce vacant storefronts.
Electronic Attendance – and Voting – Now Legal in Co-op Annual Meetings
Written by Kathryn Farrell and Bill Morris on November 21, 2019
Shareholders can attend annual meetings from remote locations.
Environmental Group Now Opposes Champlain Hudson Power Express
November 21, 2019
Riverkeeper fears that carbon-free hydroelectricity will require more dams.
Communication and Training Are Key Before Disaster Strikes
Written by Kathryn Farrell on November 19, 2019
Co-op and condo boards should emulate commercial buildings.
New Roofs Must Now Be Green or Solar or Both
Written by Marianne Schaefer on November 14, 2019
How the Climate Mobilization Act will affect some co-ops and condos.
City Inspectors on Hunt for Lead Dust in Apartment Renovations
November 15, 2019
A flurry of violations and stop-work orders for excessive dust.
Cuomo Threatens to Revoke National Grid’s License
November 13, 2019
New salvo in war over moratorium on natural-gas hookups.
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