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The Best Defense Against a Charge of Defamation
Written by Victor M. Metsch on February 21, 2019
Truth and opinion have a place in board elections, malice does not.
Appeals Court Upholds Curbs on Title Insurers’ Lavish Gifts
January 17, 2019
Cost of Rangers’ tickets and strip clubs were passed along to homebuyers.
The Clock Is Ticking on Preparing Conflict-of-Interest Reports
Written by Marianne Schaefer on December 20, 2018
New law places confusing demands on co-op and condo boards.
Cuomo Pledges a Carbon-Free New York via “Green New Deal”
December 20, 2018
Ambitious plan to produce all electricity from renewable sources by 2040.
Lame-Duck Republican Urges Dismantling Scaffold Law
November 28, 2018
U.S. Rep. John Faso decries New York's one-of-a-kind law.
Batteries Cut Energy Costs, Provide Backup During Blackouts
Written by Marianne Schaefer on October 17, 2018
Co-ops and condos could benefit from advances in storage batteries.
State Offers $40 Million for Solar Projects With Storage Capacity
October 12, 2018
Storing electricity for use during peak demand times enhances savings.
City’s Real Estate Biggies Are Betting Big on Cuomo
October 11, 2018
In this year’s one-horse race, they’re pushing the odds-on favorite.
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.
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