How we finally sewed up Garment District reform
To the editor: Greg David's column on the garment center ("Finally, a fix for NYC's worst land-use mistake,") shows the ink doesn't even have to be dry before history starts being rewritten. But... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
To grease wheels for rezoning, city will buy Garment District building
The de Blasio administration has pledged to buy a Garment District building and turn it into a manufacturing hub as part of a deal to finally rezone the area. The accord, first reported by The Wall... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
Personal Finance Daily: Biden wants to reform America’s ‘broken’ unemployment system. Here’s how it may look, and Disneyland finally reopens, but it’s now make or break for the industry
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After the Capitol attack, lawmakers were quick to increase security for themselves. But after countless school shootings, we haven"t seen any gun reform.
240,000 children have experienced gun violence in schools and Congress has done nothing. Will Lawmakers finally do something after the Capitol riot? Rep. Rep. Ruben Gallego on a chair directing traffic as staffers and House members get safet.....»»
St. Pete sets grand opening date for new pier district
The long-anticipated St. Pete Pier District will finally open to the public this spring. The city announced the pier will open May 30 at 10 a.m. with a grand opening celebration. The city published a video of the announcement featuring Mayor Rick Kri.....»»
One of downtown D.C."s most dilapidated — and heavily trafficked — parks is finally getting its makeover
The District expects to begin work in the spring on the reconstruction of Franklin Park, a National Park Service-owned square block of downtown D.C. that has fallen into disrepair — but one that city officials have long envisioned as a premier urb.....»»
How Japan Wants to Streamline Tokyo Stock Exchange
A Japanese plan to reform the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) is finally taking shape. The makeover may include paring the number of the TSE’s markets, new market capitalization and float requirements, and what the benchmark index will include. Whi.....»»
AT&T’s new downtown hub at headquarters set for May opening
The big AT&T project downtown is finally nearing completion. The media and telecommunications giant (NYSE: T) is set for a grand opening in May, said Michelle Brockwell, the assistant vice president overseeing the Discovery District, in an emailed st.....»»
Wiener introduces public takeover plan for PG&E
State Sen. Scott Wiener introduced a bill Monday that would reform PG&E's structure and rebrand it as a publicly owned energy district. Wiener, a Democrat from San Francisco, hosted a news conference in front of San Francisco City Hall to announce the le.....»»
With Fashion District Finally Open, Insiders Buying, 5% Investor Stake Disclosed - Philadelphia REIT Is At The Inflection Point
With Fashion District Finally Open, Insiders Buying, 5% Investor Stake Disclosed - Philadelphia REIT Is At The Inflection Point.....»»
New D.C. Airbnb restrictions could soon take effect as officials tee up key zoning changes
New restrictions on short-term rentals in the District through home-sharing services like Airbnb could finally go into effect in the coming months, as officials gear up to start enforcing a law passed by the D.C. Council last year. The Zoning Comm.....»»
Has The Moment For Cannabis Banking Reform Finally Arrived?
The multi-billion-dollar cannabis industry in the U.S. is largely restricted to cash-only transactions. Will Congress or technology companies be the first to provide a solution for this growing industry? read more.....»»
LEASES: Savitt Partners announces 490,000 s/f of Midtown leases
NEW YORK Savitt Partners announced a number of new leases and expansions at 530 Seventh Avenue, a Garment District hub for office, technology and creative media tenants. The Savitt Partners team of Brian Neugeboren and Nicole .....»»
Popular S.F. bakery expands into long-vacant Inner Sunset location
After signing a lease last year in the Sunset’s Parkside neighborhood, Tartine has finally opened its doors for business. The gourmet San Francisco bakery known for its long, snaking lines of dedicated patrons in the Mission District has now added.....»»
Falcon Pacific tapped to build Garment District hotel
Kent Swig’s Falcon Pacific Builders has been tapped to build a new 200-room Jade Hotel at 36 West 38th Street in the Garment District. Developed by Onboard Hospitality, the new 21- story hotel will be complete.....»»
Garment District getting its groove back
Some are calling it t.....»»
LEASES: Atco welcomes Diptyque; Savitt signs 23,000 s/f in Garment District deals
NEW YORK ATCO Properties & Management announced that Paris-based luxury goods company Diptyque will relocate its North American headquarters to 240-246 West 35th Street, an 18-story, 165,000 s/f class A off.....»»
Is reform of street vending finally at hand?
The City Council is once again weighing legislation that would allow for thousands more. Of the 5,100 current permits to serve food on the sidewalk, most are controlled by an illicit cartel system.... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
HFF brokers $32M refi’ for model asset in historic Garment District neighborhood
Holliday Fenoglio Fowler and Hidrock Properties announced the closing of a $32 million refinancing for 35 West 36th Street, a 12-story, 77,880 s/f offic.....»»
Hidrock refiʼs Garment District wallflower
Holliday Fenoglio Fowler and Hidrock Properties announced $32 million refinancing for 35 West 36th Street, a 12-story, 77,880 s/f office building in the Garment .....»»
Marvel merchandiser leases 23,000 s/f Garment District showroom
An apparel manufacturer who churns out branded clothing lines for Marvel and Disney clothing has leased two floors in the Garment District. Morris Limited (IML) signed a 23,050 s/f eleven-year l.....»»