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EDITOR’S NOTE

RALPH R. ORTEGA Editor-in-chief

A NEW COMMON AREA THAT SPANS ALMOST AN ENTIRE FLOOR has been set up in the lower Manhattan building where City & State’s office is located. A property management worker told me the common area was an incentive for people to rent office space in the building, which still has vacancies that resulted when tenants left because of COVID-19. The space includes conference rooms, snack areas, couches and, to my surprise – phone booths for private cell phone conversations. And it looks like the concept is catching on with other commercial properties. A high-rise tower just a few blocks away from City & State’s office building also was adding a common area with similar amenities. James Whelan, president of the Real Estate Board of New York, said commercial buildings are “raising the bar” for office tenants. “It’s part of the reason why some of the world’s largest companies have maintained or expanded their presence in the city’s office market over the past year – and it’s why we continue to see a great deal of optimism from commercial brokers about where the market is headed this year.” These common areas also provide an overflow space in case too many workers show up to an office still enforcing pandemic precautions. The phone booths in the common area at our building are certainly a welcome amenity, providing both distance from others and privacy. It’s intriguing since phone booths are pretty much extinct. Who knew they would ever make a comeback?

CONTENTS FIRST READ … 4 The week that was

CARL HEASTIE … 8 The former Rainbow Rebel is now firmly establishment MIDTOWN … 14

What’s in the pandemic recovery playbook?

BACK TO THE OFFICE? … 18

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Experts explain how to keep workers safe

REAL ESTATE POWER 100 … 21

The developers and developments shaping New York

WINNERS & LOSERS … 58 Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie continues to keep his conference in line.

Who was up and who was down last week

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lifting of the mask mandate does not apply to public transportation and health care settings, and any requirements set forth by businesses or municipalities still must be followed.

“They’re locking up my toothpaste.” – Rev. Al Sharpton, referring to New York City pharmacies placing more items in locked cases due to theft, via MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” Hochul dropped requirements that New Yorkers wear masks in places that don’t require proof of vaccination, following cues from multiple other Democratic governors.

MASK MANDATE LIFTED

With the number of COVID-19 cases dropping around the state as the omicron variant surge dies down, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the end of the statewide mask or vax mandate that required people to wear masks in

public spaces where there was not a vaccine mandate enforced. Hochul put the mandate in place late last year and continued to extend it when its expiration drew near. But with a more positive outlook on the trajectory of the pandemic, and recent action by New Jersey

and other Democratic states to ease restrictions, Hochul said that New York could drop the mandate. However, the requirement for teachers and students to wear masks at school remains in place, with the governor saying she would reconsider that decision in early March. The statewide

COLD SHOULDER Public housing residents in New York City have long suffered from negligence by management and life-threatening conditions in their apartments, but a new report revealed the New York City Housing Authority has been leaving residents at one Rockaway building out in the cold for four months. New York politicians criticized NYCHA leaders for a hot water outage that has lasted since November, arguing residents should be entitled to free rent.

“This situation cannot fit into a TikTok.” – former Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas, on his 537-page letter asking for a pardon and describing a conspiracy to remove him from office, via the New York Post

Local leaders from around the state made their budget demands before state lawmakers during the annual “tin cup day” as they testified at a joint legislative hearing. Up first, as always, was the New York City mayor, marking Eric Adams’ first time participating in his new role. He used the opportunity to once again demand changes to recent criminal justice reforms, most notably the bail law that eliminated pretrial detention for the vast majority of charged crimes. Adams requested state lawmakers get rid of cash bail completely, but allow judges the discretion to consider a defendant’s “dangerousness” to determine whether they should be jailed while awaiting trial. He also made the case to tweak “Raise the Age” in order to allow the state to try more teens as adults. Both legislative leaders in Albany have said they have no intention to revisit bail or make other criminal justice reform rollbacks.

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CUOMO STILL MAKING HIS CASE

Ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s attorney Rita Glavin once again took to the internet to assail the credibility of the women who said Cuomo sexually harassed them and to attempt to discredit the findings of the state attorney general report into those allegations. The latest press briefing came days after new reporting suggested Cuomo is considering a return to public life with a run for attorney general against Letitia James. Glavin didn’t speculate about her client’s political ambitions, but she did say he would file a complaint against James to the state Supreme Court Attorney Grievance Committee for her conduct in the sexual harassment investigation. The Sexual Harassment Working Group, which advocates for reforms to harassment laws, is filing a complaint with the same committee against Cuomo,

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asking that he lose his law license.

JUMAANE WILLIAMS GETS A BOOST

New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams’ long shot bid for governor got a boost with the endorsement of the Working Families Party. Members of the left-wing party can’t vote in the Democratic primary, but they can help provide progressive candidates with support and resources to get ahead. Their success rate hasn’t been great recently in gubernatorial and other statewide elections, with WFP-endorsed candidates losing primaries the past two cycles. That included Williams himself when the party backed him for lieutenant governor in 2018. The WFP joined a coalition of progressive organizations that had already endorsed Williams for governor, one very similar to the list of supporters who backed him four years ago.

The Working Families Party is supporting Williams for governor, sticking with him after he lost the LG race in 2018.

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Hochul’s LLC backers Gov. Kathy Hochul’s pledge to be “fully transparent” has become a target for her detractors seizing on a string of revelations about her fundraising practices – the latest of which found she didn’t adhere to the mantra when it came to recording some high-dollar donors. An investigation by New York Focus and The City revealed elected officials in New York have continued to collect money from nameless donors in violation of a 2019 law that required the disclosure of limited liability company owners who gave money to political campaigns. Hochul was among the biggest benefactors of LLC money in 2021, and did not meet the new requirements for a majority of the donations, the investigation found. Hochul raised a record-breaking $22 million for her reelection campaign in the five months after former Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s resignation. Nearly $400,000 of her fundraising total last year reportedly came from LLCs whose owners were not disclosed to the state Board of Elections by Hochul or the companies. At least some of the LLCs who donated to Hochul have benefited from her policies, including more than 60 LLCs affiliated with nursing homes and other health groups who had many of their demands met in Hochul’s state budget proposal, The New

WEDNESDAY 2/16

THURSDAY 2/17

New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ first preliminary budget is due, where he has pledged to make 3% cuts to most city agencies.

Gov. Kathy Hochul has to submit any 30-day amendments to her proposed budget by this day.

INSIDE DOPE

State budget hearings are concluding and Albany Democrats are nearing the real budget talks before the April 1 deadline.

York Times reported. Gambling companies and the hotel industry were also among the major Hochul donors who were helped by the state budget plan. Hochul’s reported failure to meet the new requirements was revealed before she was set to host what was described as a “small, private” fundraising dinner on Feb. 10 with Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin where guests paid up to $45,200 a ticket. Her campaign declined comment to New York Focus and The City. A 2019 disclosure law was intended to close what was referred to as the “LLC loophole,” which allowed companies to contribute up to $60,000 to candidates each year. Individuals could donate to multiple candidates multiple times by forming additional LLCs, which anyone can easily create. The reforms capped LLC donations to candidates at $5,000 and required companies to report the owners of the LLCs to the state Board of Elections, with donations attributed to ownership stake. Campaigns were also required to record the same information. New York Focus and The City found that the compliance rate with the 2019 law for the 2,600 LLCs that made donations to political campaigns in New York in 2021 was about 10%. – By Sara Dorn, additional reporting by Zach Williams

FRIDAY 2/18 City & State and AARP New York host a 10 a.m. virtual state legislative forum on prescription drug pricing, featuring state Sen. Gustavo Rivera, Assembly Member Richard Gottfried and others.

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POWER COUPLES Celebrating Valentine’s Day for the first time in new elected offices.

By Jeff Coltin There’s been a lot of change since last Valentine’s Day. For example, there are new people holding some of the most powerful positions in the state. But some of the people holding these offices have found some steadiness in their lives – with other political power players. Here are a few of New York’s new power couples that don’t just wake up with City & State’s First Read – they wake up together.

Gov. Kathy Hochul & William Hochul, senior vice president, general counsel and secretary for Delaware North There was once a time when she was married to U.S. Attorney for the Western District of New York William Hochul. Now he is married to the governor. But Bill can’t talk to Kathy too much about work – she has recused herself from any dealings with the hospitality company he works for, which has state contracts.

New York City Council Member Lincoln Restler & Anna Poe-Kest, principal at New Deal Strategies Even the Bill

de Blasio haters can admit he did something good by bringing these two together, who met on his 2013 mayoral transition team. And Lincoln Restler winning office wasn’t the only recent big news – the Greenpointers just got engaged.

New York City Council Member Julie Won & Eugene Noh, Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union political director Julie Won didn’t have to look far for a campaign manager for her run in Western Queens – her husband, who had recently worked on Rep. Max Rose’s race, did it. The pair were married in August 2020 and are expecting their first child in March.

Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin & Cathleen McCadden Benjamin, chief of staff at New York State Homes and Community Renewal The second couple of New York state is also the first couple of Harlem. “Anyone will tell you in Harlem she’s more popular than me,” the LG said of his wife, who once worked for then-Assembly Member Keith Wright.

New York City Council Member Crystal Hudson & Sasha Ahuja, national director of strategic partnerships for the Planned Parenthood Federation of America Get yourself a partner who will gush about you online – even your official council portrait. The couple were on different sides in last year’s mayoral race, but they’re starting the year seeing eye to eye with new jobs. New York City Comptroller Brad Lander & Meg Barnette, president and CEO of Nonprofit New York He may be the progressive darling in city government, but the comptroller also has a darling of his own. Barnette is the voice of mission-driven organizations in the city, while Lander is the voice of many dad jokes.

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A Q&A with Tech:NYC Executive Director

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What attracted you to Tech:NYC and led to you taking this job? I feel like we are at a flashpoint when we’re talking about technology and its relationship with New York City. If there’s one thing that we’ve seen over this past year during the pandemic, it is that the tech industry has really been doing a lot to bolster the economy and (making) sure that we have jobs and figuring out innovative solutions to issues we’ve been dealing with for a long time. Especially coming in at a time where we have Mayor Eric Adams, who has talked a lot about what

we can be able to do with technology, with a governor (like) Kathy Hochul who has also expressed an interest in really being able to reach the potential that we see for the tech industry – it just seems like an opportunity where we can really be able to have a meaningful impact. Is technology, or the issues facing technology companies, something you focused on in your previous jobs? Yeah, I have a little bit of a unique relationship when it comes to technology and getting to this point. Before

this, I had actually been a partner at a litigation firm called HamiltonClark, where some of the work that I did was assisting with making sure that tech startups in the criminal justice space were able to reach their strategic goals. Likewise, one of the things that had always been important to me was education and knowing how the education I got here in New York City helped be able to give me opportunities that, frankly, a lot of folks in Southeast Queens just didn’t have. To that end, we started a program called DREAMChasers,

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I want to make sure that the tech industry is something that’s accessible to all New Yorkers, regardless of your background.

which provides digital and virtual online learning to folks from low-income and underrepresented backgrounds so that they can be able to get into some of the top high schools and some of the specialized high schools here in the city. Tech:NYC’s work is pretty expansive – working with government leaders to bolster the sector, attracting new startups, advocating for tech-focused policies solutions as well as favorable regulations. Are you looking at any

particular areas as initial points of focus? I would definitely say workforce development. I want to make sure that we’re doing everything we can to build jobs out here. I want to make sure that the tech industry is something that’s accessible to all New Yorkers, regardless of your background. We need to do more to ensure that there are more entry points, so that folks can be able to have some of these software engineering jobs or have some of these IT jobs or be able to build the next startup out there. – Annie McDonough

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Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie is one of the longest serving speakers in state history, and he’s still got his conference on his side.

Prince of the Assembly By Rebecca C. Lewis

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O AN OUTSIDE observer, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie can seem somewhat reserved. Publicly, he’s never been one for bouts of passion, generally opting to wait, listen and respond in due time, a calculated approach appropriate for a former accountant. His unassuming nature made his ultimate rise to power in the wake of former Speaker Sheldon Silver’s expulsion seem unexpected to some observers, though savvy politicos hadn’t forgotten Heastie’s successful bid to take control of the Bronx Democratic Party years earlier. It’s in this way that Heastie quietly made history as the first Black speaker of the Assembly, keeping his grasp on his conference for the past seven years during which Albany underwent monumental change. But Heastie is more than a reserved deal-maker who was likened to his predecessor when he took the position. He’s also a nerd with a love for the likes of Prince and “Star Trek.” His eyes lit up when I sat next to him at an airport while awaiting a

flight to a legislative conference in Puerto Rico and asked him about the finer points of redshirt mortality. Heastie had dressed up as Prince on numerous occasions, and he regularly wears the late great artist’s symbol around his neck when dressed casually. More than one Assembly member mentioned Heastie’s dance floor prowess when Jay-Z (his favorite rapper) comes on. “I tell him that sometimes I wish that he would exude more of that in his public image,” said former Bronx Borough President Rubén Díaz Jr., a longtime friend and former Assembly colleague of Heastie’s. This other side to Heastie in many ways reflects his current status in the Capitol. Once a young, progressive upstart, the speaker has now become an Albany veteran, a member of an old-school class of lawmakers. This is not dissimilar to the original “Star Trek,” the only version of the franchise Heastie thinks is worth watching. Once a bastion for progress when it aired in the ’60s, it now comes across as dated to younger audiences as standards have changed. Prince too once

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pushed the boundaries on concepts like gender in ways that have become far more commonplace. The world advanced around these pop culture phenomena just as Albany has evolved around Heastie. His impressive staying power has made him the last of the “three men in a room” – the three state leaders who traditionally have made the most important legislative decisions and who, until just 2019, have always been men. Heastie now joins Gov. Kathy Hochul and state Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins in that room. Beginning his eighth year as speaker, he’s already one of the longest serving Assembly

“As I always say to Carl, we have the votes. No matter what people say, we have the votes.”

leaders in the chamber’s history. But interviews with over a dozen of his members from across the state and ideological spectrum painted the image of a well-respected leader doing an admirable job wrangling an enormous 107-member conference, currently only slightly smaller due to a handful of reliably Democratic vacancies. And despite the sea changes that have characterized the state Capitol the past several years, neither Heastie’s grip nor his member’s loyalty seem any weaker than when he first took on the role. In fact, after years of a Republican state Senate and an intransigent governor, he may just be hitting his stride.

HEN ASKED ABOUT Heastie’s leadership of the Democratic conference, most members who spoke to City & State were quick to praise his accessibility (perhaps unsurprising given the speaker’s immense power), especially those who previously served under Silver. Although not all were willing to directly

speak ill of the recently deceased Assembly giant, the consensus was clear: Heastie’s door is as open as Silver’s was shut. “I had the distinct opportunity of serving with the prior speaker and under the leadership of Carl Heastie, and it was totally different,” said Democratic Assembly Member Michaelle Solages of Long Island. “Now as members, we have an opportunity to have a dialogue, have an opportunity to shape and configure legislation.” She recalled that under Silver’s reign, she received a warning not to get pregnant because it would kill a woman’s career. “It’s quite the opposite

under the leadership of Carl Heastie.” A spokesperson for Heastie, who declined an interview for this piece, focused on the speaker’s dedication to his members during his years as leader and indicated that he doesn’t plan on going anywhere any time soon. “From day one he has been a consensus builder and is keenly aware of the needs of his conference,” Mike Whyland said in an email to City & State, attaching a list of accomplishments including landmark criminal justice reforms, the $15 minimum wage and fully funding foundation aid for schools. “There is much

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Heastie, posing with state Sen. Jamaal Bailey, nerds out on Prince, left, and “Star Trek,” right.

members having different thoughts, different ways they represent their own district. … He does do his job gracefully, and it’s not an easy job.” That sentiment also came up many times among his members: a lack of envy for the task of controlling such a large body. “I was the minority leader of the Monroe County Legislature, so a similar position – albeit I only had to deal with 14 members of my conference,” Assembly Member Harry Bronson of Rochester said with a laugh. “It was a lot easier than dealing with the number of members in our conference, but this speaker does it.”

S more work to be done and the Speaker and his majority colleagues are looking forward to addressing these issues.” The Democratic conference under Heastie’s guidance since 2015 could be compared to a rambunctious family of strong personalities, each wanting to get talking time during dinner. Heastie invites that dynamic, allowing his members to discuss with each other and with him in order to find the best path forward. “(He’s) more determined to find consensus … open to the debate that gets you to that consensus,” said Assembly Member Jeffri-

on Aubry, the longtime speaker pro tempore who leads debate on the Assembly floor. “Shelly wasn’t so open – I think when he saw that kind of debate, he would turn his stone face on, as we used to say.” Where Silver led from the top down, Heastie’s members describe a much more collaborative approach to the conference. Members can access Heastie directly, each having his cell number to text or call him. “He does take the time to talk to all of his members when they have an issue,” said Assembly Member Maritza Davila of Brooklyn. “Imagine having all of these

OMETHING OF AN old-timer now – he was first elected to the Assembly over two decades ago – Heastie was once the fresh blood in the Bronx, joining with a group of like-minded Black young officials like former borough president Díaz to form the Rainbow Rebels in 2008. At the time, Heastie already occupied his seat in the Assembly and fended off an attempt by county leadership, then largely controlled by Latino politicos, to unseat him. As part of the rebellion, he took over the party from former leader José Rivera – who still serves under Heastie in the Assembly – ushering in a new era for the Bronx Democratic Party. Unlike other political machines in New York City, the one in the Bronx has managed to quietly continue operating and evolving in ways that once powerful operations like the Queens and Brooklyn Democratic parties haven’t. It’s now led by state Sen. Jamaal Bailey, a well-known progressive advocate for criminal justice reform. Managing competing Bronx interests in the diverse borough likely helped prepare Heastie for his eventual job as speaker of the Assembly. “You know the Frank Sinatra song ‘New York?’” Díaz asked before singing the famous chorus about making it in the Big Apple. “As it relates to politics, if you can make it in Bronx politics, you can deal with all kinds of personalities in the city of New York and throughout the state of New York.” According to his members, Heastie has consistently made it a point to ensure that each person, regardless of their ideology or geography, not only is heard, but feels listened to as sometimes debilitating divides like those between upstate and downstate constantly threaten conference harmony. One way that plays out is Heastie’s visits to member districts far from his own

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home in the Bronx. Assembly Member Donna Lupardo described one time he visited her Southern Tier District, saying he generally liked to get out and about beyond official engagements. “I brought him to a Prince tribute concert and I brought him to a brewery that was serving ‘Purple Rain’ beer,” Lupardo said. “He really wants to see and experience the place that we represent … It’s kind of unusual to see him enjoying the activities we have going on.” Asked how often Silver visited her district, Lupardo answered quickly. “Never.” Even in times of turmoil, Heastie has managed to maintain a steady hand and keep both new and old members in line. Last year offered a good example as a new class of progressive insurgents took office during a pandemic that relegated nearly all interactions to Zoom. It was a recipe for misunderstandings, rising tensions and hot tempers that led to a number of public instances of disunity and discord. A heated conference exchange that involved swearing and middle fingers between freshman Bronx Assembly Member Amanda Septimo and Westchester Assembly Member Tom Abinanti wound up in the news. Septimo said the speaker called her after the incident, when she said he essentially talked her off the edge and calmed her down as she expressed her frustrations with what she considered a lack of respect for new members. “But then, I was really pleasantly surprised and grateful about that the next day … he started conference by saying, ‘You know guys, I know tensions run high, I know that things are crazy, I know we’re all stressed, but we all have to find a way to be in this space and be respectful,’” Septimo recalled, adding that Heastie’s sentiments to the conference helped the overall temperature. “I was surprised then, but I’m not surprised anymore.” In a somewhat similar situation, Westchester Assembly Member Amy Paulin said she felt supported by the speaker when she bore the brunt of attacks from fellow Democrats, including in her own conference, when she expressed some concerns during debate over the Excluded Workers Fund to give aid to unemployed immigrants who don’t have documentation. Protesters would call her out by name and criticize her for what they called xenophobic opposition to the fund. “There was a misunderstanding about my position on the issue of excluded workers and a couple of us were attacked,” Paulin said. “Carl was so supportive until those attacks ceased. So I continue to feel the support and the relation-

ship and I’m a big fan.” That’s not to say that members don’t have critiques of their speaker. After several leaks from the conference – including actual audio from a private meeting on impeachment that briefly halted voting on the chamber floor when it was reported – Heastie decided that he would temporarily split up the conference into multiple sections with different members. Newer and more progressive members got the short end of the stick with their group placed last in the order during which they met. The message was clear – the freshman and left-wing contingent of the conference got the blame even though, as Paulin would point out to Heastie in conference meetings, leaks are nothing new. Although some members felt Heastie handled the situation as best he could – including veteran Assembly Member Richard Gottfried – others thought a different route would have been more appropriate. “With that situation, I felt that it shouldn’t have gotten tighter, it shouldn’t have gotten more paranoid and kind of clamping down,” said Manhattan Assembly Member Yuh-Line Niou, who was part of that last group to meet when Heastie split up conference meetings. While she respects Heastie’s commitment to learning about the district-specific issues of his members, Niou felt he could have handled this situation differently. “There’s always been leaks, and it was like people were blaming the younger progressives, which I felt was silly.” Septimo offered similar frustrations about the situation. “It didn’t feel punitive, but it didn’t feel like the solution to the problem,” she said.

ACK IN THE pre-pandemic times, Assembly members had an informal basketball team that would play when they gathered in Albany. Aubry, the longtime speaker pro tempore, took over coaching when a heart attack prevented him from playing anymore. That meant he also coached Heastie. “I’ve had to bench the speaker on occasion,” Aubry joked. Heastie’s role on the court can be compared to his role as speaker – he served as the team’s point guard. But his participation in the recreational activity speaks to another part of his approach to governance that has made his leadership successful thus far. It offered an example of Heastie’s more personable side, one that members of the public don’t necessarily see as he checked his ego at the court and played a game with his fellow members. “I think a part of him feeling a part of us, is being a part

of us more than just being a leader or someone in charge.” This doesn’t just materialize through friendly ball games. “I’ve seen him when he’s line dancing with the members,” Brooklyn Assembly Member Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn said, recalling antics at the annual Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian caucus weekend that Heastie attends. Bichotte Hermelyn offered a more sobering example of Heastie’s personal touch with members, speaking about his attendance at the funeral of fellow Brooklyn Assembly Member Phara Souffrant Forrest’s father. A freshman in the chamber, Souffrant Forrest ran an insurgent campaign against Walter Mosley, who Heastie worked to keep in his seat. “He waited,” Bichotte Hermelyn recalled. “I mean, we were like the first ones there.” Souffrant Forrest, who was not available for an interview, confirmed that Heastie did attend her father’s funeral last year. In a brief statement provided to City & State, she said the speaker works to communicate with members in order to build consensus. “Everyone can say that they’ve had a genuine personal conversation with him,” she added. Everyone, that is, except maybe Davila. “There’s never” – said with emphasis – “been any personal conversation between the speaker and I,” she said when asked about what he was like when the cameras weren’t rolling. “Ever.” No small talk, no questions about how the kids are doing. But Davila wouldn’t have it any other way. “I

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Despite immense public pressure, Heastie did not move to impeach then-Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

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“There’s always been leaks, and it was like people were blaming the younger progressives, which I felt was silly.” – Assembly Member Yuh-Line Niou

don’t want to be friends with anybody,” she said of lawmakers in Albany, preferring to keep things strictly business to deliver for her constituents. The dichotomy between Heastie’s very different interactions with the two members offers insight into how he deals with lawmakers with different personalities and likely different expectations from him as a leader. It also illuminates a degree of adaptability to meet the specific needs of those under his leadership. That’s perhaps why, in his seven years as speaker, no challenge to his position has emerged, serious or otherwise. Some progressive freshmen indicated their support was not guaranteed after they won their primary elections. That included Souffrant Forrest. But when the time came, no viable alternative arose, and they voted for another two years of Heastie like the rest of the members. Those interviewed for this piece, old and new alike, recognized Heastie’s attempts to evolve with his conference as he welcomed an influx of new members.

EASTIE’S TENURE HAS certainly not been beyond reproach among members though, with tensions in 2021 – the most recent and obvious example. The speaker got a lot of heat for the Assembly’s decision not to impeach former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a sign of a leader willing to take the brunt

of criticism for members of the Judiciary Committee to some, but a potentially damning decision to others. Septimo told City & State that if any consequences from that decision become apparent in the future, she would have to reevaluate her position on Heastie. She indicated that others who also thought the speaker erred may share her mindset. In that vein, freshman Queens Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas – another who flirted with the idea of not supporting Heastie for speaker – offered overall positive sentiments on his job performance in a position she doesn’t envy, but that she continues to watch how he responds to new changes within the conference. Heastie also faced criticism for not strongly speaking out against the governor when the scandal around COVID19 deaths in nursing homes really broke open. He stayed quiet, and statements he did issue came off as weak compared to the fire lit within his chamber. That stayed true even when Queens Assembly Member Ron Kim publicly came under attack from Cuomo, with Niou telling City & State at the time that she felt Heastie didn’t adequately stand up for Kim in the face of attacks. Though even then, most members didn’t break ranks, declining to discuss their opinions on the speaker’s actions, or lack thereof, on the matter of rescinding Cuomo’s emergency powers.

Even if critiques or mistakes were to begin to add up in the minds of progressive members, a key ingredient remains missing for a theoretical uprising against Heastie: a challenger. None of the new members have expressed any interest in taking over the leadership position, and none of the veterans would name anyone specific when asked who could potentially replace him. Not that there is a desire on Heastie’s part to leave nor on members to see him go – many said that he offered no indication he planned to give up his post in the near future, and they said that they would attempt to convince him to stay should such a conversation take place. Also missing are the numbers required for any sort of rebellion. The new class of progressive Assembly members only began taking office a less than a decade ago, with the largest chunk elected just in 2020. “Culture shift takes time,” González-Rojas aptly pointed out, careful to add that she isn’t trying to say she’d like to see a new speaker. Each and every one could (in theory) want to see him gone and even find someone to run against him for speaker, but Heastie’s support among the vast majority of his 107-member conference likely won’t waver. “No matter who you are, first you’ve got to be able to count, as I always say to Carl,” Aubry said. “We have the votes. No matter what people say, we have the votes.”

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HE MUCH-HYPED RETURN to in-person work office in New York City has not gone as planned. Despite high COVID-19 vaccination rates among adults in New York City and cases currently decreasing, the emergence of the delta and omicron variants postponed some companies’ timelines for returning to the office. Plus, some workers and companies aren’t sure if they’re ready to go back – or if they ever will be. The New York City comptroller’s office found in a recent report as of late January that time spent in workplaces was down 29% from pre-pandemic levels, according to Google mobility data. In midtown Manhattan, an area overwhelmingly reliant on commercial and tourist activity, it’s not just office buildings that have emptied out. A report last fall from the Real Estate Board of New York found that nearly 30% of storefronts in the office-dependent retail corridors of Midtown East and around Grand Central were unoccupied as of last summer. Before the pandemic, vacancy rates ranged from 10%-15%. “Pre-pandemic, they relied heavily on office workers and tourists, both of which have not returned in numbers close to the levels before COVID struck our city,” Andrew Rigie, executive director of the New York City Hospitality Alliance, said of restaurants in Midtown. “Now, nearly two years into the pandemic, the challenges continue to compound. And the uncertainty makes it very difficult to plan for the longevity of your business.” The challenges Midtown will likely confront in the coming years share some similarities with what lower Manhattan faced after 9/11 emptied out the then primarily commercial neighborhood in the early 2000s. Although the flight of workers from downtown office buildings didn’t last long, it helped to accelerate conversions of those commercial office buildings to residential buildings. Like the finance executives who the neighborhood had relied upon, lower Manhattan had to learn to diversify. With help from state and federal subsidy programs, those residential conversions ramped up. You started to see “strollers and dogs” on the streets of lower Manhattan, as Ross Moskowitz, a real estate partner at Stroock, put it. Those conversions were accompanied by efforts to sell lower Manhattan as a cultural and entertainment destination. Groups like Wall Street Rising, founded by now-City Council Member Julie Menin, promoted the neighborhood and its small businesses by hosting free art exhibitions and public concerts. Meanwhile, new kinds of commercial tenants in tech and media moved into the neighborhood’s gleaming new office towers. Though the pandemic still took a toll on lower Manhattan, that transformation arguably made the neighborhood more resilient. “Because lower Manhattan is more of a live-work-play neighborhood, you don’t see the same adverse impact on retail in lower Manhattan during the pandemic as you do in Midtown,” Basha Gerhards, senior vice president of planning at the Real Estate Board of New York, told the Commercial Observer. Some urban planning experts, real estate executives and local representatives agreed that lower Manhattan’s post-9/11 transformation holds lessons for how midtown Manhattan might reinvent itself when the city starts to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic. “There’s not really a choice but to think about diversifying uses in Midtown, as we did in lower Manhattan after 9/11,” Kathryn Wylde, president and

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CEO of the Partnership for New York City, told City & State. Menin, too, said that Midtown is in need of revitalization. “It was about reimagining and restamping lower Manhattan as a major place to work, live and visit,” Menin told City & State. “We now need to do the same thing for Midtown. If you go to Midtown, you can see block after block, street after street, so many small businesses have closed. They’ve closed because there simply isn’t the foot traffic from the commercial buildings.” The idea of turning Midtown into a socalled “live-work-play” neighborhood is one that makes sense on the surface. Residential neighborhoods already border the business district, and transit hubs and cultural centers like Broadway serve as local and international attractions. While some pointed to lower Manhattan’s transformation as a success story, there were key differences in the situation the neighborhood faced after 9/11 and the one facing Midtown now. If Midtown is going to reinvent itself, it might have to write its own playbook. The COVID-19 pandemic has not had the same effect on business districts that 9/11 had on lower Manhattan. While workers still haven’t returned to offices in pre-pandemic numbers, it remains to be seen whether that’s temporary and whether companies will move out of office buildings for good. “We’re still in a pandemic, things are still in flux,” Gerhards told City & State. Lower Manhattan, she said, had a sustained period of high vacancy in commercial buildings and concerns about filling that space predating 9/11. And in Midtown today, newer office buildings may be getting more attention than the more basic, often older buildings referred to as Class B and Class C buildings. “We see very healthy leasing activity in the Class A market,” Gerhards said. Wlyde added: “The old office buildings are the ones that are having trouble renting. The new buildings are doing great.” She mentioned projects like JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s new headquarters and RXR Realty and TF Cornerstone’s mixed-use tower – both supertalls going up on Park Avenue. Rezoning in Midtown East in 2017 laid the groundwork for the replacement of older office buildings with new commercial buildings, like One Vanderbilt, a skyscraper going up next to Grand Central Terminal. Gerhards said that it won’t be landmark buildings – either ones that have official landmark designation or ones that are

thought of as landmarks – that are targeted for conversions, but spaces that are considered “obsolete or less desirable.” Those are the Class B and Class C buildings. “You’re going to see the old office buildings, I think, come down for the most part, and you’ll see them replaced with residential or mixed residential and some kind of destination retail,” Wylde added. The work of replacing or converting those buildings, as Wylde and real estate experts acknowledged, won’t be cheap or straightforward. Older buildings with smaller amounts of leasable space can be easier to convert to residences because of the requirements for homes to have access to natural light and air. It was these older buildings in lower Manhattan that were ripe for conversion in the late 1990s and early 2000s. “In Midtown, we are talking about significantly larger floor plates and lot sizes, and there’s going to be constraints there in terms of what it means to bring light and air on the interior side of these buildings to any habitable dwelling units,” Gerhards said. Structurally speaking, converting hotels to residential buildings is perhaps easiest, and while the state established a program last year to encourage the conversions of hotels into supportive and affordable housing, regulatory and financial hurdles remain. Only one applicant applied to a fund set aside for the program so far. The high costs of potential office conversions inevitably leads to a conversation about incentives. The commercial to residential conversion wave that kicked off in lower Manhattan two decades ago was helped by a raft of federal, state and local policies. In the mid-1990s, the state established a now-expired tax exemption and abatement program, known as 421-g,

tailored to lower Manhattan. (Affordable housing requirements were not built into the state program, but the units were subject to rent stabilization.) Meanwhile, federal bonds incentivized commercial and residential development in the area. Conversions in Midtown today would have their own problems. Among other restrictions, local zoning does not allow buildings built after 1961 to be converted into residences. In her executive budget, Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed steps to make those conversions easier, including by allowing commercial to residential conversions in pre-1980 buildings, including in Midtown, through 2027. Five years, however, is a relatively short period for such conversions to get underway, especially amid an unpredictable pandemic. Some in and around the real estate industry argued that financial incentives for taking on the cost of converting unused office buildings into residences will be necessary to see conversions on a large scale. That’s especially true, they said, if affordable housing was required with these conversions. “I think if you’re going to add the element of affordability, you absolutely need a subsidy for that,” said Mary Ann Tighe, CEO of the New York Tri-State Region of CBRE, a real estate firm. Moskowitz, the real estate partner at Stroock, said that both financial relief and regulatory changes will be required to see conversions in Midtown. “You have to recognize that just because you’re offering incentives, you can’t overlook building code or multiple dwelling law, or other things that are related to the construction of any kind of housing,” he said. But an incentive program like 421-g might face more pushback today than it did in the ’90s. New York City Comptrol-

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Some experts are calling for Midtown to become a “livework-play” neighborhood.

“There’s not really a choice but to think about diversifying uses in Midtown, as we did in lower Manhattan after 9/11.” – Kathryn Wylde, president and CEO of the Partnership for New York

ler Brad Lander questioned whether incentives were necessary – especially if they’ll go primarily to the construction of market rate housing. “The track record of rapidly deployed tax breaks is one that makes you pause. And honestly, the post-9/11 housing subsidies are one of those cases,” Lander said, adding that the lower Manhattan conversions didn’t adequately incorporate affordable housing. “These are expensive conversions and giving billions of dollars for overwhelmingly market rate housing, I don’t think is the most efficient use of our subsidy dollars,” he said. An incentive program tailored to Midtown that prioritized “genuinely deeply” affordable housing is something Lander said he would consider. Samuel Stein, a housing policy analyst at the Community Service Society, suggested it wouldn’t be realistic to expect developers to undertake conversions that incorporate affordable units unless they’re given some financial motivation. “Without incentives, it would take a lot longer for the market to really bottom out and for the owners to come to the conclusion that it’s worth it,” he

said. Still, that doesn’t mean the state would have to – or should – pursue a new version of 421-g, he said, noting that a new program focused on Midtown could include stronger affordability requirements. (In her budget, Hochul proposed a newer – but not all that different – version of 421-a, a controversial tax program meant to incentivize the creation of affordable housing.) Some in the real estate industry were skeptical that a residential transformation of Midtown was even needed. “I don’t think Midtown is at the point yet where it has to think about converting most (commercial) real estate into more residential,” said Dan Biederman, president of the 34th Street Partnership and Bryant Park Corp. “The one exception is buildings that are so hard to convert to modern office use, that they’re better thought of as converting (to residential).” New York City Council Member Keith Powers, who represents Midtown, said it was too soon to predict the area’s real estate needs. Still, there’s value in diversifying. “Certainly, it makes sense to look at ways to loosen up and make Midtown more flexible in the way that we use it,” Powers said. “But I think we’re still trying to figure out what the future exactly holds.” Despite that uncertainty, it’s a safe bet to say that midtown Manhattan will likely have some surplus of unused office space coming out of the pandemic. New York City, in the midst of a housing crisis, has a deficit of affordable housing. Converting unused office space into homes seems like a straightforward idea. But it’s not the only way Midtown could be reimagined, Lander said. He pointed to the revitalization of the Brooklyn Navy Yard and Industry City as possible models for Midtown. More entertainment destinations, biotech companies and startups reliant on in-person work could be a part of Midtown’s future. “The more we can have the kind of activity that characterizes the Brooklyn Navy Yard or the more we can build on the cultural, creative tourist hub that is Broadway – that’s generating economic value in New York City that has benefits that just more luxury housing does not have,” Lander said. Shining supertall towers might define the city’s skyline, but Lander said he doubted it’s what attracts most people to New York: “It’s just hard for me to believe that kids out there in the rest of the country were like, ‘You know what I’m dreaming of? Going to work every day in a corporate office building.”

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How can New Yorkers return to offices safely?

Workplace health and safety experts weigh in on the best practices for employers to follow to keep in-person employees safe. By Candace Pedraza and Annie McDonough

FTER TWO YEARS of predominantly remote work for office workers in New York, companies are starting to have their employees leave video conference calls behind and reopen their doors for in-person work. Some larger names operating out of New York City like CitiGroup asked their employees to come back to their offices on Wall Street as of Feb. 7, and both Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Eric Adams have made it clear that they want New Yorkers back to work in person as soon as possible. But, there are some major questions that employees will need to have answered before they feel comfortable with sitting down for hours on end in a confined space. Questions of sanitation protocols, flexibility in their work-life balance and how closely their offices will abide by mask and vaccine regulations will all be on the table. And, according to a study done by the Partnership for New York City, many employees simply prefer to be remote as it eliminates the possibility of an infection and aids them in being able to provide child care, among other personal reasons. City & State reached out to several experts to gauge what employees should keep an eye out for from their management, and how employers can strive to make their workspace as safe as possible amid the pandemic: Anna Bershteyn, an assistant professor of population health at NYU Grossman School of

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Medicine; Denis Nash, professor of epidemiology at the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and CEO of Epidemic Intelligence Service; and Nellie Brown, director and lead programs manager of workplace health and safety programs at the Institute of Labor Relations at Cornell University. These responses have been edited for length and clarity. What are precautions that office building owners, company management and administrators should take to protect themselves and workers during the transition back to in-person work? ANNA BERSHTEYN: Like schools and any other group settings, it’s best to have multiple layers of protection because none are perfect. Some layers, like reduced occupancy and mask requirements, can be dialed up and down depending on levels of transmission. Other layers are always good to have regardless of transmission, for example, making sure employees can stay home when sick. One of the best “always” layers is to increase the number of clean air exchanges in workspaces. This has upfront costs, but it pays back in many ways. It reduces COVID-19 risk without interfering with communication in the same way as masks or occupancy limits, it protects against other cold and flu viruses, and it prevents chronic illnesses linked to indoor air pollution. It also just feels nice to have clean air. All of this adds up to

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“Be kind to your colleagues, and to yourself. You’ve all been through a lot.” – Anna Bershteyn, assistant professor of population health at NYU Grossman School of Medicine

When a worker decides to start coming back into work in-person, what can they do as individuals to protect themselves even before they step foot into their workspace?

less absenteeism and healthier, happier employees: a win-win.

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DENIS NASH: I think it is important to understand that workers in the same organization may be in different places. Some feeling more comfortable with in-person work and others less so. To me, that means that it is important to be flexible with policies and procedures in ways that make sense to each environment. It is important for administrators to understand the landscape of comfort levels, and what steps they can take to help employees feel comfortable with how the organization is moving forward. NELLIE BROWN: Use your joint labor-management health and safety committee to develop or implement risk reduction policies and procedures. Make sure that employees know how to access benefits and support for grief, stress, fatigue, depression, work/family balance – put employee well-being into the workplace’s written policy. Be prepared to communicate a lot about new or changed policies and procedures with time and accessibility to respond to questions and concerns. Encourage keeping vaccinations up to date for SARS-CoV-2, influenza, etc. Even make vaccination for the pandemic a mandatory policy. If the workplace is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, then negotiate with the union.

ANNA BERSHTEYN: To reduce your COVID-19 risk and other risks, invest in your health. If you’ve gotten behind in health care, make sure you are up-to-date on vaccines including COVID-19 and flu, and book your physical, dental cleaning and any specialized care that you need. Be kind to your colleagues, and to yourself. You’ve all been through a lot. Before it’s time to head to the office, decide how low COVID-19 transmission would need to get for you to personally feel comfortable doing higher-risk things, like large group meetings or taking off your mask around others. If you’re older, high-risk, or live with someone at high risk of COVID-19, talk to management about possible accommodations like staggering meal breaks so you can avoid a crowded break room. DENIS NASH: In-person work, which is not a choice for many people at all, comes with a host of considerations beyond whether you feel comfortable about the safety of the workplace. It means considerations around the commute and it means considerations for those in the household, including those who may be medically vulnerable or unvaccinated or undervaccinated. In addition to getting boosted, use of higher grade masks in public places, including the workplace, are the best steps that an individual can take. Having some at-home tests in case symptoms develop or in the case of a workplace exposure is also a good idea if you can afford them. NELLIE BROWN: Be prepared for anxious feelings and for some changes in our social interactions. Maybe you won’t feel comfortable hugging or shaking hands with people – that’s a good defense mechanism that has served us well during this pandemic, and we will probably want to continue being choosy with our interactions for a while yet. Be willing to seek help if your emotions become too much to bear – we are all grieving the changes in our lives. Keep your vaccinations up-todate for SARS-CoV-2 and influenza to protect yourself and to protect others, especially the vulnerable among us. Practice good hand

hygiene and cough etiquette. Wear a good quality face mask or N95 respirator in indoor spaces other than a private office when you’re alone. If you feel sick, stay home or go home; test yourself or get tested, then isolate or quarantine as the CDC advises. Looking ahead, what changes do you see staying in the workplace even if current mask or vaccine restrictions are lifted across the state and in the city? ANNA BERSHTEYN: Some COVID-19 measures are a good idea even without a pandemic. Increasing clean air circulation in the workplace is great for general health. Making sure sick employees can stay home from work would help stop the spread of cold and flu. And even with offices open, remote work and virtual communication have many great uses and are sure to have a larger role than before the pandemic. DENIS NASH: I hope that there is more of a culture of workplace wellness. A culture of workplaces doing things to promote the health and safety of workers, including around infectious diseases like COVID-19 and flu. There are some times when people should just stay home, and they shouldn’t be penalized for doing so. It is actually helping to ensure continuity and minimize disruption in the workforce. NELLIE BROWN: Improvements to ventilation systems are probably here to stay. Professional societies involved in making ventilation recommendations have been advising that we rethink ventilation and building designs for airborne disease control. More provisions for outdoor dining and extending the seasons for outdoor dining will be here to stay. Mask-wearing will probably continue by individuals who are more vulnerable to infection, and maybe by people who have a cold as a courtesy to others. Cleaning and disinfection of commonly-touched surfaces will probably continue for a while. Flexible and hybrid work arrangements have proven so popular, as well as having no loss in productivity, that employers will probably continue a variety of arrangements. This means that some organizations will downsize their office space requirements accordingly.

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RSA is the largest real estate trade association in New York. We’re a non-proﬁt that has one priority: Housing New York Since 1983, the Rent Stabilization Association has worked for property owners in good times and bad. Now, during a public health crisis that is straining the economics of our industry, we are working hard to keep tenants in their homes and ensure that owners can continue providing safe and adequate housing. RSA represents over 25,000 members with more than one million apartments. We provide cost effective and practical solutions to help owners run their buildings. In Albany and at City Hall, we are a forceful and consistent voice for the common sense needs of property owners. Our membership is deeply diverse and in every neighborhood. Though government and policy is unbalanced now, we’ve fought back through tough times before. And we’re doing it now.

We advocate for programs and funding. We provide services to help our members comply with all laws and regulations.

We ﬁght against reckless policies that unfairly target the industry. Our counselors help members with any problems or government agency issues that come up.

Our monthly RSA Reporter is an industry must-read, always providing information necessary to keep owners up to date on compliance issues and other policies. We have weekly email blasts, policy action alerts, and updates on political and legal issues. We are constantly ﬁghting for policy that provides a fair balance to the needs of both building owners and their tenants.

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THE 2022 REAL ESTATE POWER

100

The forces shaping the next phase of development in New York.

OR DECADES, New York’s influential real estate industry was able to achieve many of its policy goals by dipping into its deep pockets to back moderates in both parties. In recent years, however, tenant advocates have found their footing, electing progressive lawmakers, pressuring candidates to reject contributions from developers and pushing for legislative milestones such as the 2019 Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act. With the ascension of Gov. Kathy Hochul and the election of New York City Mayor Eric Adams last year, the balance of power is in flux. Both elected officials have received significant campaign cash from the

industry, suggesting they’ll chart a more moderate course than some activists are demanding. Meanwhile, elected officials have taken action to support tenants throughout the coronavirus pandemic. A growing number of lawmakers in Albany are getting behind the good cause eviction bill, which would make it harder for landlords to remove tenants. City & State’s Real Estate Power 100 – written by journalist Alice Popovici – follows these shifting winds, identifying the industry executives, commissioners, lawmakers old and new, lobbyists, advocates and activists who are grappling over the direction of real estate in New York.

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Jessica Katz and Adolfo Carrión Jr., below

JESSICA KATZ & ADOLFO CARRIÓN JR.

A housing advocate who pushed for affordable housing in the SoHo rezoning, Jessica Katz was named to the newly created role of chief housing officer in New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ administration. Katz, who oversaw a budget of over $500 million at the Citizens Housing and Planning Council, will work with Adolfo Carrión Jr., a real estate executive who is taking the reins at the Department of Housing Preservation and Development despite a conflictof-interest case when he was Bronx borough president. Katz will oversee HPD as well as the New York City Housing Authority and the city Housing Development Corp., which is run by de Blasio administration holdover Eric Enderlin.

2 STEPHEN ROSS, JEFF BLAU & BRUCE BEAL JR. CHAIR AND FOUNDER; CEO; PRESIDENT Related Companies Known as the men behind the $25 billion Hudson Yards megadevelopment – New York City’s biggest real estate development since Rockefeller Center was completed in 1939 – Stephen Ross, Jeff Blau and Bruce Beal Jr. are making history once more. Related Companies is teaming up with Essence Development to take over the New York City Housing Authority’s 2,054 Manhattan apartments and will assume responsibility for renovations estimated at

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$366 million. Gov. Kathy Hochul received a maximum $69,700 donation from Ross last year, and Ross, Blau and Beal’s combined financial contributions to former Gov. Andrew Cuomo in recent years exceeded $300,000. The well-connected developers just brought on former New York City Police Commissioner Dermot Shea as president of commercial property management.

Whelan sees the opportunity to repurpose commercial properties shuttered during the pandemic into affordable housing. While REBNY is contending with the rising progressive left clamoring for more tenant protections, the influential organization remains the leading trade group advocating on policy changes in the real estate industry. Whelan in January indicated support for Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposed Affordable Neighborhoods for New Yorkers program, a rebrand of the expiring 421-a tax break.

3 BRIAN KAVANAGH CHAIR State Senate Housing, Construction and Community Development Committee State Sen. Brian Kavanagh spearheaded the 2019 Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act and sponsored New York’s eviction moratorium legislation last year. He continues to push for rent relief measures – such as the good cause eviction bill – for the hundreds of thousands of renters who could face eviction now that the moratorium has expired. He was also a key backer of the recently enacted legislative package that aims to fight housing discrimination. Yet, he now faces a primary challenge from Assembly Member Yuh-Line Niou, a fellow progressive.

4 RAFAEL SALAMANCA JR. CHAIR New York City Council Land Use Committee New York City Council Member Rafael Salamanca Jr. opted not to run for council speaker and dropped a bid for Bronx borough president – but the Bronx lawmaker, now

Scott Rechler is chair and CEO of RXR Realty.

one of the senior members of the city’s legislative body, has maintained his position as chair on the influential Land Use Committee. In November, he was at the forefront of the council’s decision to buck the tradition of member deference and approve an Upper East Side rezoning that will allow the New York Blood Center to construct a new high-rise building.

a proposed 1,500-foot tower next to Grand Central terminal. Rechler, who oversees more than 25 million square feet of real estate, has been a generous supporter of New York City Mayor Eric Adams and has a side gig interviewing influential New York political players on his podcast, “Recalibrate Reality.”

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SCOTT RECHLER

PRESIDENT

CHAIR AND CEO

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RXR Realty Scott Rechler has been busy in the last two years, between launching a $1 billion fund to prop up residential, telehealth and logistics industries, investing in proptech companies (which blend technology and real estate) and partnering with TF Cornerstone on a deal for

Where some see vacant buildings, Real Estate Board of New York President James

7 DOUGLAS DURST CHAIR The Durst Organization Prolific real estate developer Douglas Durst – his eponymous organization controls more than 13 million square feet of office space, including One World Trade Center and One Bryant Park – became chair of the Real Estate Board of New York in January 2021 and has spent the last year navigating the ups and downs of the real estate industry. Employees of The Durst Organization and members of the Durst family reportedly contributed more

The Durst Organization controls more than 13 million square feet of office space.

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8 STEVEN ROTH CHAIR AND CEO Vornado Realty Trust Although Steven Roth has made substantial deals in New York City lately, including a 730,000-square-foot office lease for Facebook, he recently predicted that the real estate market may be sluggish for years to come. Nonetheless, among Vornado’s newest projects is a 20-million-square-foot development at Penn Station – including the recently opened Moynihan Train Hall. Roth was a major donor to Andrew Cuomo during his time as governor, and the real estate developer helped Gov. Kathy Hochul set a fundraising record after she took office last year.

10 RON MOELIS & LISA GOMEZ CHAIR AND FOUNDING PARTNER; CEO L+M Development Partners After nearly four decades at the helm of one of the city’s leading affordable housing developers – managing projects such as the 530,000-square-foot Bronx Point mixed-use development and helping rebuild the Rockaway Peninsula after Hurricane Sandy – Ron Moelis has transitioned into the role of chair at L+M Development Partners. Lisa Gomez, who previously worked at JPMorgan Chase & Co., Silverstein Properties and the New York City Economic Development Corp., was promoted to be the company’s CEO on Jan. 1.

9 MARC HOLLIDAY CHAIR AND CEO SL Green Realty Corp. Marc Holliday, whose SL Green Realty Corp. is New York City’s largest office landlord, has led in other ways throughout the pandemic, driving the city’s reopening and delivering thousands of meals to front-line workers and first responders through its “Food1st” nonprofit. The company boasts 35.3 million square feet of property, including the 1,400-foot-tall One Vanderbilt. Holliday was named to New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ transition team and had Adams speak at the firm’s 2020 investor conference.

11 JED WALENTAS CEO Two Trees A family-owned developer known for reshaping the industrial waterfronts in Dumbo and Williamsburg – most recently with the redevelopment of the Domino Sugar Refinery – Two Trees has been a noted contributor to both New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ political campaign and the nonprofit Adams controlled

Ron Moelis, above, and Lisa Gomez, below, of L+M Development Partners

as Brooklyn borough president, One Brooklyn Fund. Jed Walentas, who became Two Trees’ CEO in 2011, announced a new annual award in 2020 granting five New Yorkers $200,000 each to complete projects addressing various challenges in the city.

for affordable housing. TenantsPAC has been a fierce advocate for tenants’ rights for decades and has supported pro-tenant lawmakers like state Sens. Jabari Brisport and Brad Hoylman.

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MICHAEL MCKEE

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New York City Planning Commission

TenantsPAC As head of New York’s leading tenant rights advocacy organization, Michael McKee has been focused on championing the interests of renters during the pandemic, including backing an extended eviction moratorium, pushing for rent regulation and supporting funding initiatives

Daniel Garodnick’s journey entered a new chapter when New York City Mayor Eric Adams appointed him to chair the New York City Planning Commission and to serve as director of the Department of City Planning. In previous chapters, Garodnick represented the Upper East Side in the New York City

ANNE JOYCE; L+M DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS

than $9,000 to New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ campaign.

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Council, helped negotiate a deal to save affordable housing at Stuyvesant Town and Peter Cooper Village, nearly became council speaker and brought in a herd of goats while running the Riverside Park Conservancy.

oversees more than 20 million square feet of real estate in the city, including the 65-story Spiral, an office tower that will be home to pharmaceutical giant Pfizer.

BRIAN KINGSTON & BEN BROWN

GARY LABARBERA

MANAGING PARTNER AND CEO, REAL ESTATE; MANAGING PARTNER, REAL ESTATE

PRESIDENT New York State Building & Construction Trades Council

Hope Knight and Kevin Law bring varied skills to their respective roles. As the former head of the Greater Jamaica Development Corp., Knight has a track record of leading significant revitalization projects in Southeast Queens. Law is part of the leadership team at Tritec Real Estate Co. and a longtime co-chair of the Long Island Regional Economic Development Council.

16 15 HOPE KNIGHT & KEVIN LAW PRESIDENT AND CEO; CHAIR Empire State Development Appointed by Gov. Kathy Hochul to lead New York’s economic comeback through the COVID-19 pandemic,

Brookfield

Gary LaBarbera is the president of the New York State Building & Construction Trades Council.

WILLIAM & ERIC RUDIN CO-CHAIR AND CEO; COCHAIR AND PRESIDENT Rudin Management As cousins running the real estate company founded by their grandfather nearly a century ago, William and Eric Rudin manage a combined portfolio of more than 30 residential and office buildings, including the 30-story 3 Times Square. Eric Rudin, who is also chair of the Times Square Alliance, has praised the neighborhood’s

resilience as it rebounds from the pandemic. William Rudin, a former Real Estate Board of New York chair, has reportedly donated $18,000 to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s gubernatorial campaign.

17 ROB SPEYER PRESIDENT AND CEO Tishman Speyer COVID-19 may have rocked New York City’s commercial real estate industry, but Rob Speyer is confident that the corporate office is coming back – albeit with some upgrades. Speyer, who chairs the advisory board of the Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City and previously chaired the influential Real Estate Board of New York,

Together, Brian Kingston and Ben Brown oversee some of New York City’s most vibrant real estate properties – including the 14-acre Brookfield Place shopping center built on the site of the former World Financial Center, Manhattan West in Hudson Yards and and a 39-story commercial office building now undergoing a complete remodel at 660 Fifth Avenue. The company’s 67-story One Manhattan West office tower in Hudson Yards serves as headquarters for the National Hockey League.

19 LARRY SILVERSTEIN CHAIR Silverstein Properties In New York City’s largest real estate transaction at the time, Larry Silverstein bought the World Trade Center complex just six weeks before the 9/11 attacks for $3.25 billion – and has since been credited

Speyer is confident the corporate office is coming back.

SASHA SMOLINA/GREATER JAMAICA DEVELOPMENT; TRITEC REAL ESTATE COMPANY; BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION TRADES COUNCIL OF GREATER NEW YORK

Recently named head of the New York State Building & Construction Trades Council after its former president was indicted on charges of fraud, Gary LaBarbera continues to lead its New York City chapter. He has pushed for legislation to prevent wage theft and to require developers to pay prevailing wages on construction projects that receive public funding. He also applauded recently passed legislation aimed at improving workplace COVID-19 safety practices.

SL Green’s belief in New York City has never wavered, and we are proud to be part of its forward momentum.

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in her role since 2017, also heads a $20 billion statewide initiative to create affordable housing.

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Nadeem Meghji is a key player on Blackstone's real estate team.

with rebuilding ground zero and the surrounding area. With 2 World Trade Center and 5 World Trade Center still awaiting construction, Silverstein recently purchased a Financial District apartment building for $248 million and is also planning a mixed-use project in Astoria, Queens.

20 NADEEM MEGHJI HEAD OF REAL ESTATE AMERICAS Blackstone “The world’s biggest corporate landlord” according to Fortune, Blackstone is reportedly adding to its existing $368 billion global portfolio by buying real estate investment firm Bluerock Residential for $3.6 billion and a downtown Manhattan apartment building for $930 million. A key player on the company’s real estate

team is Nadeem Meghji, who came on in 2008. Unlike Blackstone CEO Stephen Schwarzman, a Donald Trump ally, and President Jonathan Gray, a Democratic donor, Meghji is less involved politically, apart from his lupus advocacy and fundraising.

Carlo Scissura has held several key roles in New York politics, including as a top aide to former Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz, head of the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce and leader of the New York Building Congress. His next stop was reportedly as president and CEO of the New York City Economic Development Corp., although he recently said he would remain in his current role. At the Building Congress, Scissura pushed to tear down the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway and to greenlight the long-stalled Gateway rail tunnel.

24 WINSTON FISHER PARTNER Fisher Brothers A co-chair of the New York City Regional Economic Development Council, Winston Fisher last year decried what he called a “punitive” tax policy toward businesses in New York, according to The City – and he wants New York City Mayor Eric Adams to push for workers’ return to the office in the city’s business hubs. Fisher oversees more than 10 million square feet of commercial space including Park Avenue Plaza – where Morgan Stanley recently signed a lease for 400,000 square feet of office space.

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Mary Ann Tighe, who has managed over 114.7 million square feet of real estate transactions and is credited with bringing tenants such as Spotify and McKinsey & Co. to a rebuilt World Trade Center complex, is optimistic about the real estate industry’s post-pandemic economic recovery. Tighe, dubbed one of the city’s most powerful women, recently told the Commercial Observer that some companies “are willing to pay historically high rents” to bring workers back to the office.

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planner with the Regional Plan Association. She was also a member of her borough’s Community Board 5, was an adviser at City Hall and a senior fellow at the Pratt Center for Community Development.

GREGORY RUSS CHAIR AND CEO

New York City Housing Authority While running for mayor, Eric Adams laid out several proposals to fix up the New York City Housing Authority’s buildings. This includes selling air rights to fund repairs, continuing to support the federal Rental Assistance Demonstration program and creating a NYCHAStat system to improve tracking for the sprawling public housing system. As of now, those tasks will fall to Gregory Russ, a holdover from the de Blasio administration who took over NYCHA in 2019 after running the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority.

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27 JUDITH GOLDINER & ELLEN DAVIDSON ATTORNEY-IN-CHARGE; STAFF ATTORNEY The Legal Aid Society As the coronavirus pandemic stretched into its second year, Judith Goldiner and Ellen Davidson kept the spotlight on tenants facing eviction, urging lawmakers to implement further rent protections to stem a potential wave of evictions once the moratorium expires. Goldiner and Davidson, who both work in The Legal Aid’s Civil Practice Law Reform Unit, helped move homeless New Yorkers from group shelters into hotel rooms in order to limit their

Judith Goldiner, above, and Ellen Davidson, below, of The Legal Aid Society

exposure to COVID-19 and continue to advocate on their behalf.

28 STEVEN CYMBROWITZ CHAIR Assembly Housing Committee Steven Cymbrowitz, who sponsored a bill providing

rent relief during the first year of the COVID-19 crisis (along with state Sen. Brian Kavanagh), recently pushed to increase the value of rental vouchers to help homeless New Yorkers find permanent housing. Cymbrowitz previously served in leadership roles at the North Brooklyn Development Corp., the Department of Housing Preservation and Development and New York City Housing Authority. He has chaired the Assembly Housing Committee since 2017.

Barnett is the developer behind the world's tallest residential skyscraper.

30 ALICKA AMPRY-SAMUEL REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR, REGION II U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Alicka Ampry-Samuel, the former New York City Council member representing Bedford-Stuyvesant, Crown Heights, Ocean HillBrownsville and East Flatbush, was appointed in January as the New York-New Jersey regional administrator for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

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The developer behind some of New York’s tallest glass buildings – including Central Park Tower, the world’s tallest residential skyscraper – Gary Barnett controls more than 25 million square feet of real estate nationwide and is reportedly planning to begin work on a $186 million project in the Theater District. Barnett donated $250,000 to a PAC backing Eric Adams and $50,000 to a PAC backing opponent Kathryn Garcia in New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary last year.

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31 RITCHIE TORRES MEMBER OF CONGRESS Rep. Ritchie Torres, who grew up in the New York City Housing Authority’s Throggs Neck Houses and went on to advocate for safer conditions as chair of the New York City Council’s public housing and investigations committees, vowed last year to make the issue his top priority in Congress. The South Bronx representative has also enjoyed the support of the real estate industry at a time when many Democratic lawmakers in New York have spurned big developers.

administration. But without extending eviction protections for residents still reeling from the coronavirus pandemic, Weaver argued recently in the left-wing Jacobin magazine, 7.8 million renters across the state could be displaced.

33 JAY MARTIN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Community Housing Improvement Program During the coronavirus pandemic, Jay Martin has been calling for more financial assistance for tenants and landlords alike. Martin’s organization represents 4,000 property owners responsible for 400,000 rent-stabilized properties in New York City, often works with the Real Estate Board of New York and has cultivated relationships with moderate Democrats in city and state government. Martin has argued against the pending good cause eviction bill in Albany and has asked Gov. Kathy Hochul for an additional $2 billion in funding for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program.

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Joseph Strasburg and Aaron Sirulnick, who represent 25,000 property owners in New York City, are adamantly opposed to the state Legislature’s good cause eviction bill. Strasburg recently characterized it as a “lease for life” bill since it would “strip landlords of their ownership rights and provide permanent tenancy at controlled, minimal

Housing Justice for All Cea Weaver, who helped enact some of the strongest rent protections for tenants in New York City history in 2019, is optimistic that activists will be able to move the needle even further this year – with some help from the Hochul

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rent increases.” The group, which has clashed with Democratic lawmakers, also filed a lawsuit challenging the recent extension of the city’s eviction moratorium and killed a city measure that would have barred background checks on prospective tenants. Strasburg has led the RSA since 1994. Sirulnick, who is president of Ditmas Management Corp. on Long Island, was elected chair in 2013.

35 JULIA SALAZAR & PAMELA HUNTER STATE SENATOR; ASSEMBLY MEMBER The latest litmus test for progressive state legislators in Albany is whether they support good cause eviction legislation, which puts limits on the conditions under which landlords can refuse to renew a lease and caps increases in rent. The measure, which is gaining momentum in the

state Legislature, is sponsored by state Sen. Julia Salazar, a democratic socialist from Brooklyn, and Assembly Member Pamela Hunter, who represents a district in and around Syracuse. Salazar also teamed up with Assembly Member Deborah Glick on recently signed legislation adding protections for loft tenants.

36 JEFFREY GURAL CHAIR AND PRINCIPAL GFP Real Estate Jeffrey Gural, who controls more than 11 million square feet of commercial real estate, including such landmarks as the Flatiron Building and the Film Center Building, played a key role in bringing casino gambling to New York. A breeder of racehorses who also manages a racetrack in New Jersey, Gural reportedly contributed to New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ political

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In this role, she’ll oversee 170,000 apartments in the city and more than 100 housing authorities in New Jersey. Ampry-Samuel, who grew up in New York City Housing Authority housing, previously served as a senior adviser for the agency.

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campaign. Gural joined what is now known as GFP in 1972.

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Building Trades Employers Association With New York City’s construction industry struggling to recover after the pandemic, Louis Coletti cautions in an op-ed for amNewYork that “antidevelopment sentiment” on the part of elected officials will threaten the city’s comeback. Coletti, whose industry organization BTEA represents 1,200 contractor companies, recently pushed back against a proposed bill that would require general contractors to be licensed by the New York City Department of Buildings, calling the approach “onesize-fits-all.”

38 BARIKA WILLIAMS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Association for Neighborhood & Housing Development A former assistant secretary for housing for the state of New York during the Cuomo administration, Barika Williams leads research on affordable housing and economic development at ANHD, an organization that has helped build more than 123,000 units of affordable housing in New York City’s underresourced communities. Williams has

Barika Williams is the executive director of the Association for Neighborhood & Housing Development.

argued that the proposed Gowanus rezoning and the 3,000 affordable units it could create would make the neighborhood more inclusive and diverse.

Gov. Kathy Hochul, who received an early endorsement from the union in the 2022 race, has announced a $450 million tourism initiative backed by the HTC.

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A powerful voice for 40,000 hotels and casino employees, Richard Maroko spent the past two years trying to secure benefits for workers in an industry that saw a 40% drop in business during the coronavirus pandemic. His Hotel Trades Council was an ally of then-New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and the first union to endorse Mayor Eric Adams – a favor Adams has promised to return. And

Kyle Bragg played a key role in negotiating a set of comprehensive safety guidelines for reopening New York City’s commercial buildings and enabling its economic recovery after the COVID-19 quarantine. Bragg, who led his first strike at the age of 16, now represents 85,000 property cleaners, security officers, building engineers and other property service workers in New York City. He has served since 2019 as the leader of the influential union, which backed Eric Adams for New York City mayor and helped Adrienne Adams become New York City Council speaker.

Maroko spent the past two years working to secure benefits for hotel workers.

Barry Gosin has overseen Newmark’s expansion and evolution over the past four decades – including an acquisition by BGC Partners in 2011, an IPO in 2017 and a subsequent spinoff in 2018. Last year, the firm acquired Knotel, a global flexible workspace platform. Last February, Pace University established the Barry M. and Jackie Gosin Center for Equity and Inclusion with a donation from Gosin and his wife, Jacqueline, to support the school’s efforts to combat racism.

42 MARCELA MITAYNES ASSEMBLY MEMBER Marcela Mitaynes, who successfully ran for office in 2020 after pushing for investments in affordable housing and helping to pass the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019, recently joined activists protesting the end of New York’s eviction moratorium. The Democratic Socialists of America-backed lawmaker also participated in a hunger strike to help secure funding for the state’s excluded workers fund. She became a tenants’ rights advocate after

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45 DOUGLAS EISENBERG & JAMES PATCHETT EXECUTIVE CHAIR AND COFOUNDER; CEO A&E Real Estate

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she was evicted from her apartment of 30 years.

43 MARK LEVINE MANHATTAN BOROUGH PRESIDENT Backed by TenantsPAC during his successful campaign for Manhattan borough president, former Manhattan Council Member Mark Levine supports a boroughwide zoning overhaul that would make neighborhoods more equal. Levine, who was previously the New York City Council’s health committee chair during the coronavirus pandemic, and who centered his platform around public health and affordable housing, did not rule out the possibility of rezoning SoHo and bringing in new development – although

he reportedly refused campaign funding from real estate developers.

44 DAVID LEVINSON & ROBERT LAPIDUS CHAIR AND CEO; PRESIDENT AND CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER L&L Holding Company The owner of high-profile New York City properties including Terminal Warehouse and 200 Fifth Avenue, L&L Holding Company secured a $911.4 financing deal for a 47-story building that will occupy an entire block on Park Avenue – with asset management firm Citadel expected to be an anchor tenant. David Levinson and Robert Lapidus, who co-founded the firm in 2000,

Co-founded by Douglas Eisenberg in 2011, A&E Real Estate now manages more than 240 rental properties throughout New York City and recently bought two additional buildings in Jackson Heights for a total of $59 million. The firm is reportedly interested in pursuing development projects in Gowanus pending the proposed rezoning. James Patchett, who joined the firm last year, was previously president and CEO of the New York City Economic Development Corp.

46 HILARY SPANN EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, NEW YORK REGION Boston Properties In July, it was announced that Hilary Spann will join Boston Properties, bringing more than two decades of experience in real estate investment and development, including at CPP Investments and J.P. Morgan Asset Management. The developer, which owns 11.7 million square feet and a total of 26 properties in New York – including Times Square Tower – recently bought a 470,000-square-foot building at 360 Park Avenue South for $300 million.

47 DEAN SHAPIRO SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND HEAD OF U.S. DEVELOPMENT Oxford Properties Dean Shapiro has focused on handling Oxford’s Hudson Yards project since he joined the firm 10 years ago, after leadership roles at Building and Land Technology and CBRE. Weighing in on pandemicdriven office real estate trends, he recently told the Financial Times that outdoor spaces are in high demand, as is authenticity. Shapiro is an adjunct assistant professor at Columbia University’s Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation.

48 RAFAEL CESTERO CEO Community Preservation Corp. Rafael Cestero has a plan for addressing New York City’s housing crisis, and it involves striking what he calls a “grand bargain” to renew community trust in affordable housing and boost economic recovery, he wrote recently in City Limits. Cestero, who has led the Community Preservation Corp. since 2012, has more than 30 years of experience working in affordable housing, including serving as commissioner

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recently floated a proposal for a casino based in Times Square – suddenly a more realistic prospect with Gov. Kathy Hochul coming out in favor of New York City casinos.

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of the city Department of Housing Preservation and Development.

person,” has said that the ambitious projects are an attempt to “leave something at the end of the trail.”

53 JOLIE MILSTEIN PRESIDENT AND CEO New York State Association for Affordable Housing

RACHEL FEE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR New York Housing Conference A veteran housing advocate who brings together various stakeholders to work on affordable housing projects, Rachel Fee says the state urgently needs funding to create housing for about 91,000 homeless New Yorkers. A year ago, Fee – who previously served as director of federal policy and programs at the city Department of Housing Preservation and Development – led a coalition of 80 organizations that prepared a series of housing policy recommendations for the next New York City mayor.

50 MELANIE LA ROCCA NEW YORK CITY CHIEF EFFICIENCY OFFICER New York City Mayor Eric Adams appointed Melanie La Rocca to the newly created role of chief efficiency officer, and he has yet to install an appointee to succeed her at the top post at the city Department of Buildings. Whoever succeeds La Rocca – who is still listed by the agency as its commissioner

Ingrid Gould Ellen is the faculty director at NYU Furman Center for Real Estate and Urban Policy.

for the time being – will lead a key agency that regulates the real estate industry, ensures the safety of construction workers and enforces construction laws and codes. This includes investigating illegal apartment conversions, no matter how weak or how powerful the alleged perpetrators.

51 INGRID GOULD ELLEN FACULTY DIRECTOR NYU Furman Center for Real Estate and Urban Policy Ingrid Gould Ellen is an urban policy expert who has written extensively on residential segregation, housing and land use. She says the delay in the disbursement of emergency funding during the COVID-19 crisis has brought many tenants to the edge of homelessness – but that small landlords are also suffering financially as a result of missed rent payments. Ellen teaches courses on urban

economics and policy at the widely respected NYU Furman Center for Real Estate and Urban Policy.

52 DOUGLAS JEMAL FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT Douglas Development Corp. Douglas Jemal made a name for himself developing commercial properties in Washington, D.C., and has since made his mark in Buffalo – acquiring properties such as the 38-story Seneca One Tower, the former headquarters of the Buffalo Police Department and Boulevard Mall in nearby Amherst. Jemal, whom Buffalo Business First calls Western New York’s “most powerful

Funding for affordable housing, better broadband internet access and addressing residential segregation by rezoning neighborhoods like SoHo and NoHo are just a few of the items on New York State Association for Affordable Housing’s “wishlist” for 2022. The organization, whose members manage affordable housing statewide, is led by Jolie Milstein, who recently applauded Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposed budget for its $5.7 billion five-year housing plan and investments in broadband infrastructure.

54 FARAH LOUIS & KEVIN RILEY CHAIRS New York City Council Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Sitings and Dispositions; New York City Council Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises After winning a special election in late 2020, New York City Council Member Kevin Riley was named chair of the New York City

Jemal has been named one of Western New York's most powerful people.

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Council Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Sitings and Dispositions, which reviews proposed landmark or historic district designations. This year, New York City Council Member Farah Louis took over the committee from Riley, who now assesses proposed zoning regulation changes as chair of the New York City Council Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises.

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as an industry leader in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, completing transactions for clients like the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Bank of America, MetLife, Merrill Lynch and Deutsche Bank.

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Since joining Hines in 1996, Tommy Craig has overseen the Texas-based real estate developer’s projects in the New York area, which over the last couple of decades have added up to about 16 million square feet. Last year, Hines announced that it had topped off its NorthLight at Edge-onHudson residential complex – part of a $1 billion riverfront development 25 miles outside of New York City – with the 246 units ready to begin leasing this year.

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Nina Kubota is president of the New York City School Construction Authority.

Empire State Realty Trust Anthony Malkin is known for working at the intersection of real estate and energy efficiency – including a recent energy retrofit project at his firm’s most recognizable property, the Empire State Building. Malkin, who became president of the real estate trust in 2020 – and plans to pursue more investments – reportedly donated to New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ campaign. He also chairs the Sustainability Policy Advisory Committee of The Real Estate Roundtable.

training facility into a mixeduse complex including a recreation center and more than 400 apartments for a total of $256 million. Capoccia, who is a founding member of the New York State Association for Affordable Housing, is now planning a $160 million development that will significantly expand the McCarley Gardens lowincome housing complex in Buffalo.

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When it comes to bringing workers back to the office, JLL’s Peter Riguardi says clients are looking for amenity-rich buildings that will make the cubicle more attractive than remote work. Since joining the brokerage firm in 2002, Riguardi has helped cement its reputation

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Though it is only in the planning stages, Don Peebles’ 90-story Affirmation Tower – an upside-down skyscraper that would stand out not only for its height and unique design but as a project developed by a

A longtime affordable housing proponent, Donald Capoccia is behind the Bedford-Union Armory redevelopment in Crown Heights – which transformed a former horse

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mostly Black team – has been called New York’s “most exciting real estate project” by Architectural Digest. Peebles, whose nationwide real estate portfolio totals more than $8 billion, launched a $500 million fund to support MWBE developers in some of the country’s biggest metropolitan areas.

60 NINA KUBOTA PRESIDENT New York City School Construction Authority Nina Kubota had big shoes to fill when she was promoted last year to lead the New York City School Construction Authority, which was previously led by Lorraine Grillo, who’s now in the Adams administration as first deputy mayor. But Kubota brings plenty of experience, having

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spent over two decades at the SCA, including as senior vice president for capital plan development and implementation. The SCA, which constructs school buildings across the city, has a strong track record of awarding contracts to firms owned by women and minorities.

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Kasirer, which consistently ranks as the top lobbying firm in New York City, features notable real estate clients such as the Related Companies, Brooklyn Navy Yard, Boston Properties and the New York Blood Center, which recently won a remarkable Upper East Side rezoning battle despite opposition from local residents and then-City Council Member Ben Kallos. The Uniform Land Use Review Procedure application was one of eight the firm successfully guided across the finish line in 2021. Suri Kasirer, who founded the firm 25 years ago, has also cultivated ties with New York City Mayor Eric Adams.

62 TERESA GONZALEZ & SAMARA DALY PARTNERS Bolton-St. Johns Teresa Gonzalez and Samara Daly joined Bolton-St. Johns as partners in 2020 after five years at DalyGonzalez, the boutique public relations firm they co-founded and still run. Gonzalez has experience working with real estate and corporate clients, and is well-

Suri Kasirer is the president and founder of Kasirer.

versed in land use matters, while Daly has worked with mixed-use developers and nonprofits on projects at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, Brooklyn Bridge Park and the Chelsea Hotel.

63 KRISTEN LONERGAN, SAMIR NEJAME, STEPHEN RABINOWITZ & EDWARD WALLACE SHAREHOLDERS Greenberg Traurig Through their combined decades of experience in real estate and government, Kristen Lonergan, Samir NeJame, Stephen Rabinowitz and Edward Wallace handle a varied portfolio of transactions for clients. This includes the

Real Estate Board of New York and helping to negotiate policy matters such as the state’s 421-a program. Lonergan co-chairs the firm’s New York real estate practice. NeJame, a former corporation counsel for the city of Syracuse, leads the firm’s state government law and policy practice in New York. Rabinowitz, who has been at Greenberg Traurig for nearly three decades, cochairs the global real estate practice and the New York real estate practice. Wallace, who previously served as a City Council member representing Manhattan, is co-chair of the entire New York office.

A former New York City Council member from Brooklyn, Kenneth Fisher has carved out a reputation as a respected authority working “at the intersection of law, politics and community service,” as the New York Law Journal put it. Fisher handles zoning, land use and development matters for his clients, which include Two Trees Management, Lincoln Equities Group and Triangle Equities. He previously served as chair of the New York City Bar Association Land Use Planning & Zoning Committee.

65 ETHAN GETO PRINCIPAL Geto & de Milly A seasoned lobbyist who represents real estate clients interested in the proposed Gowanus rezoning – including Property Markets Group, Blue Stone BK LLC and A&E Real Estate – Ethan Geto reportedly

A former council member, Fisher handles land use matters for his clients.

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JPMorgan Chase & Co. The firm recently renewed the lease for its 400,000-square-foot office – the largest real estate deal in lower Manhattan since the beginning of the pandemic. Mechanic serves as chair of the firm’s real estate department.

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66 JAMES CAPALINO CEO Capalino Long known as one of New York City’s leading lobbyists – with clients including Macy’s and Times Square Alliance – Jim Capalino has more recently overseen his firm’s rebranding as an urban strategy firm with a focus on sustainability and real estate, among other areas. In addition to releasing a webinar series

University, The Walt Disney Co. and Related Companies, Jay Neveloff says Kramer Levin’s real estate practice has been resilient throughout the coronavirus pandemic – with the condominium team closing on more than $750 million in sales through early 2021. He has had a hand in some of the most notable real estate deals reshaping New York City neighborhoods, from Columbus Circle and Times Square to Greenwich Village and Tribeca.

70 MITCHELL KORBEY CHAIR OF LAND USE AND ZONING GROUP Herrick

Mitchell Korbey has more than three decades of experience working on urban planning and land use issues for government agencies, including former roles at the Board of Standards and Appeals and the Department of City Planning, as well as in private practice. In a recent op-ed in City Limits, he urged New York City Mayor Eric Adams to prioritize zoning projects despite any controversy they may spark. Korbey is also an adjunct law professor at Brooklyn Law School.

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sought then-Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams’ support on the project in 2018 and 2019. Geto, who co-founded Geto & de Milly in 1980, sat on the board of Adams’ old nonprofit, One Brooklyn Fund, and also provided pro bono services for the organization.

After helping secure city approval for a rezoning of the Special Flushing Waterfront District in 2020 – one of New York City’s largest privately funded projects, which is expected to transform more than 2 million square feet of waterfront property in Queens – Ross Moskowitz turned his attention to the SoHo/NoHo rezoning project, which was approved in December. Moskowitz, who has been at Stroock for more than two decades, was previously executive vice president of the city’s Economic Development Corp.

throughout 2021 titled “The Future of New York,” Capalino released a poll in June that found that voters want the next New York City mayor to prioritize housing and economic recovery.

PARTNERS, REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT Fried Frank Fried Frank’s Jonathan Mechanic, Melanie Meyers and David Karnovsky have worked on some of New York City’s most high-profile real estate deals, including properties at Hudson Yards, Tishman Speyer’s Spiral building, and the 2.5 millionsquare-foot headquarters for

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Although the boutique New York City lobbying firm Fontas Advisors doesn’t have a staff count in the dozens like long-established competitors like Kasirer or Capalino, it punches above its weight and has an undeniable

Kramer Levin A real estate attorney with broad experience advising on complex transactions for clients such as New York

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presence in the real estate sector. Fontas, who founded the firm five years ago, has represented clients such as LeFrak, Silverstein Properties, Two Trees Management Co. and the New York Building Congress – as well as a range of corporate, tech and nonprofit organizations.

luxury residential towers, in one of the largest residential real estate transactions in recent years. Prior to joining Cushman & Wakefield in 2016, Harmon and Spies worked together at real estate investment bank Eastdil Secured.

72 GARY R. EISENMAN OF COUNSEL Rosenberg & Estis PC

73 MEREDITH MARSHALL & GEOFF FLOURNOY CO-FOUNDERS AND MANAGING PARTNERS BRP Companies Meredith Marshall and Geoff Flournoy lead one of New York City’s biggest developers of affordable housing, whose most recent project – a 14-story, 340,000-squarefoot mixed-use building in Bed-Stuy – has drawn some pushback from the local

Gary R. Eisenman is of counsel at Rosenberg & Estis PC.

WILLIAM SHANAHAN community board and thenBrooklyn Borough President Eric Adams. BRP is mainly known for its work in Queens, and recently broke ground on a 24-story, 542,000-squarefoot project in the borough’s Jamaica neighborhood.

who used Section 8 vouchers. Carr, who founded Housing Rights Initiative in 2016, has challenged Gov. Kathy Hochul to step up housing enforcement – and put his nonprofit “out of business.”

AARON CARR

DOUG HARMON & ADAM SPIES

FOUNDER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

CO-CHAIRS, CAPITAL MARKETS

Housing Rights Initiative

Cushman & Wakefield

In December, Aaron Carr scored a $1 million victory in a class-action lawsuit against a landlord found to be receiving tax breaks under rent stabilization laws while overcharging tenants. In March, he filed a lawsuit accusing 88 landlords of discrimination against tenants

Doug Harmon and Adam Spies, who have handled some of New York City largest transactions – including the sale of Stuyvesant Town and Peter Cooper Village for more than $5.3 billion – recently negotiated an $850 million deal for the sale of the American Copper Buildings

Carr is suing 88 landlords for discrimination against Section 8 tenants.

CHAIR, NEW YORK CITY CAPITAL MARKETS CBRE Leading investment sales executive William Shanahan was recognized last year with the Real Estate Board of New York’s Most Ingenious Deal of the Year Award for his CBRE team’s work negotiating the sale of 330 Madison Avenue for the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority. Among the other notable deals he helped engineer over the years is the 2006 sale of Stuyvesant Town and Peter Cooper Village for more than $5.3 billion.

77 K. THOMAS ELGHANAYAN & FREDERICK ELGHANAYAN CHAIR; PRESIDENT TF Cornerstone K. Thomas Elghanayan and Frederick Elghanayan run the real estate empire started by their father in the 1950s and 1960s, and they now control more than 2.5 million

AMY MAYES/ROSENBERG & ESTIS PC; CBRE; CENTER FOR ARCHITECTURE; JENNA WAKANI

Gary R. Eisenman last year joined Rosenberg & Estis, one of New York City’s largest firms specializing in real estate. Eisenman has three and a half decades of experience in the field, ranging from counseling Fortune 500 companies on large commercial real estate transactions to holding key roles in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Federal Housing Administration. Eisenman, who previously worked in Brown & Weinraub, Loeb & Loeb LLP, Nixon Peabody LLP and Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP, is now of counsel in Rosenberg & Estis’ transactions department.

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square feet of office space in Washington, D.C., and New York City. Their most recent project, which carries a price tag of around $380 million, will bring nearly 800 apartments – 240 of them affordable – as part of the Pacific Park complex in Brooklyn.

78 BENJAMIN PROSKY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AIA New York Last year, Benjamin Prosky and the American Institute of Architects’ New York chapter hosted a three-part webinar looking at how New York City could build a more sustainable future postcoronavirus. Prosky, who co-founded the architecture information website Architizer, signed a letter in 2020 urging Congress to provide funding for New York City transit agencies struggling during the pandemic. He also served on a panel of experts who evaluated the BrooklynQueens Expressway and made recommendations to thenNew York City Mayor Bill de Blasio.

79 ESTEBAN GIRÓN TENANT ADVOCATE Crown Heights Tenant Union Tenant organizer Esteban Girón is a leading voice in the

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fight against gentrification in Crown Heights and has been especially critical of the controversial Bedford Union Armory project, which includes a redeveloped recreation center and 415 apartments – about half of which will be market rate. Since the beginning of the pandemic, he has pushed for an extension of the eviction moratorium and more comprehensive rent relief measures that address the pandemic’s long-term effects on low-income communities.

Alexandra Dagg is a regional policy director at Airbnb.

ROB SOLANO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND CO-FOUNDER Churches United for Fair Housing Rob Solano, who cofounded the Brooklyn-based nonprofit Churches United for Fair Housing in 2009, stands up for residents at risk of being priced out of their communities as real estate developers move in, driving up rents and putting homeownership out of reach. Last year, he joined other advocates and lawmakers in mobilizing support around recently approved New York City Council legislation to study the impact of development on communities of color. Solano is a member of Brooklyn Community Board 1.

than 160 properties that total about 50 million square feet of property worldwide – including a Flatiron District building sold in 2020 to a member of the Qatari royal family. Sitt, who was a donor to the Adams campaign, is also founder of the Global Gateway Alliance, an advocacy organization that focuses on improving New York City’s airport infrastructure.

Alexandra Dagg speaking out in defense of her company and its impact on affordable housing across the five boroughs. Dagg, who has served as the home-sharing company’s regional policy director since 2020, argues that Airbnb is helping revive the city’s tourism industry and contributing to its economic recovery.

83 MARYANNE GILMARTIN

ALEXANDRA DAGG

FOUNDER AND CEO MAG Partners

JOSEPH SITT

REGIONAL POLICY DIRECTOR, NORTHEAST U.S. AND CANADA

CHAIR

Airbnb

Thor Equities Group

A new measure in New York City requiring Airbnb hosts to register with city government before renting their homes for fewer than 30 days – similar to regulations in Boston and Santa Monica, California – has

Recently named to New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ transition team for economic and workforce development, Joseph Sitt oversees more

After spending part of 2020 as interim CEO at Mack-Cali Realty Corp., a New Jerseybased real estate investment trust, MaryAnne Gilmartin has turned her focus to MAG Partners – the firm she founded in 2020 which was recently selected to develop a 200-unit residential co-op in Chelsea. Gilmartin previously

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led Forest City Ratner Cos., where she played a key role in the development of The New York Times Building and the Barclays Center, among other high-profile projects.

Back, which helped distribute 10,000 meals in Brooklyn and Queens communities hit hard by COVID-19.

84 VISHAAN CHAKRABARTI & RUCHIKA MODI FOUNDER AND CREATIVE DIRECTOR; MANAGING PRINCIPAL

Since its launch in 2015, Practice for Architecture and Urbanism has focused on creating a more sustainable urban environment through design, with proposals such as “Not Your Car” – which reimagines a Manhattan with reduced automobile reliance. Vishaan Chakrabarti previously served as director of the Manhattan office for the city’s Department of City Planning. The India-born architect Ruchika Modi, who oversaw the redesign of the Domino Sugar Refinery in Williamsburg, is now the firm’s managing principal.

85 FRANK MARINO & JOHN MARINO CEO; PRESIDENT Marino Since he founded Marino nearly three decades ago, Frank Marino’s public relations firm has been associated with high-profile names such

Vishaan Chakrabarti is the founder of Practice for Architecture and Urbanism.

JACQUI WILLIAMS FOUNDER 99 Solutions

as JFK Terminal 4, New York University, Chelsea Market, the Real Estate Board of New York and McDonald’s. Last year, the firm – which is jointly led by Frank Marino and his son, John Marino – began working with New Settlement, a 30-year old affordable housing organization based in the Bronx.

New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development during the tail end of the Bloomberg years, is now vice chair of the New York office of Merchants Capital, a mortgage banking firm specializing in multifamily and affordable housing.

87 SETH WEISSMAN

MATHEW WAMBUA

FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT

VICE CHAIR, NEW YORK OFFICE

Urban Standard Capital

Merchants Capital When New York City Mayor Eric Adams formed a number of transition committees late last year, he named Mathew Wambua to the group advising him on housing matters. Wambua, who served in City Hall as commissioner of the

Modi oversaw the redesign of the Domino Sugar Refinery in Williamsburg.

As New York City’s real estate market recovers from pandemic-related setbacks, Seth Weissman says his Urban Standard Capital – which manages $500 million in equity and investments nationwide – is seeing more demand for construction completion loans. Weissman previously worked for Perry Capital, a real estate equity firm and hedge fund, and served on Manhattan Community Board 4. He also was behind an independent expenditure backing prodevelopment candidates and founded Real Estate Has Your

One of New York City’s leading lobbyists, Jacqui Williams has worked on real estate deals for clients including Ikea, Brooklyn Law School, Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, the Real Estate Board of New York and the Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corp. She is a former director of economic development for the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce and a member of the influential Olori Sisterhood – a group of Black women who work as lobbyists, consultants and political directors.

89 ANN KORCHAK PRESIDENT Small Property Owners of New York Landlords in New York have been at the center of several contentious policy debates lately, from the eviction moratorium to the pending good cause eviction bill, and the Small Property Owners of New York group has been meeting with lawmakers and

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formerly occupied by ABC and Disney – into a life sciences hub. Settles is a member of the Real Estate Board of New York’s Board of Governors and Diversity Committee.

Airbnb hosts to register with the city, saying it will deter people from visiting. They also helped the pro-housing group Open New York get off the ground.

92 WILL THOMAS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Open New York

Will Thomas is the executive director of Open New York.

speaking out on behalf of its members. The grassroots organization, which is made of owners of smaller properties like Ann Korchak, recently called on Gov. Kathy Hochul to find more funding for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program to help tenants and landlords alike.

90 GENEVIEVE RAND CAMPAIGNS MANAGER, HOUSING Citizen Action of New York Genevieve Rand began to organize members of the Ithaca Tenants Union in 2020, after the cafe where she was working shut down due to the threat of COVID-19. At the time, unemployment assistance was backlogged and she was facing eviction. As a statewide organizer with

Citizen Action, she has been instrumental in gathering momentum around pending good cause eviction legislation in Albany – with local versions passing in several upstate cities as well as a resolution in favor of it in New York City.

91 NADIR SETTLES MANAGING DIRECTOR, NEW YORK REGIONAL HEAD, OFFICE REAL ESTATE Nuveen Real Estate Nadir Settles handles a vast real estate portfolio as managing director of Nuveen Real Estate, which has been collaborating with real estate company Taconic Partners on a number of property investments since 2015. Among their most recent projects is a $600 million deal to transform an Upper West Side building –

A strong proponent of the contentious, recently approved plan to rezone SoHo and NoHo – which could bring as many as 900 affordable housing units to one of New York City’s wealthiest neighborhoods – Will Thomas leads Open New York, a grassroots group that advocates for “housing for all and housing of all types.” His organization backed several winning candidates last summer – including New York City Council Member Pierina Sanchez – and hired Asia Thomas as director of organizing and Logan Phares as political director.

93 BEN CARLOS THYPIN & STEPHEN SMITH CEO; DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH Quantierra Ben Carlos Thypin and Stephen Smith, who cofounded the real estate analytics brokerage Quantierra in 2016, weigh in regularly – on Twitter and in the media – on real estate development in New York City. Last year, Thypin said requiring permits for new hotel construction amounted to a “power grab” that would benefit existing hotels and the Hotel Trades Council. Smith criticized a measure requiring some

94 BERNARD WARREN CHAIR AND PRESIDENT Webb & Brooker A founding member of the New York Affordable Housing Management Association, Bernard Warren joined Webb & Brooker in 1990 and now focuses on implementing capital improvement projects and overseeing the firm’s portfolio of residential and commercial properties. Previously, Warren was a senior retail expansion representative for FedEx, and owned and managed properties in Harlem and Queens. He co-chairs the Real Estate Board of New York’s Diversity Committee.

95 SAM CHANG CHAIR McSam Hotel Group High-profile hotel developer Sam Chang has been on what The Real Deal calls “a selling spree” lately – with the sale of the Times Square Hyatt, the Financial District Marriott Fairfield Inn & Suites and the Midtown West Comfort Inn.

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Chang, who was instrumental in developing Manhattan’s West Side and still owns about 30 hotels in the city, said recently that he is ready to follow through with his longrumored retirement.

SANDEEP MATHRANI CEO

WeWork After joining WeWork in February 2020 following the ouster of company founder Adam Neumann, Sandeep Mathrani helped keep the company afloat during the pandemic by laying off 8,000 employees and closing down some company offices. But the future looks more promising after the company signed a $150 million partnership with real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield that will “help office tenants create flexible workspaces,” according to The Real Deal.

MATTHEW J. DUTHIE CHAIR Building Owners & Managers Association of Greater New York As building owners and managers determine how to fully reopen commercial buildings, the Building Owners & Managers Association of Greater New York – which represents real estate professionals who manage about 529 million square feet of office space – has helped develop a set of safety measures such as thorough cleaning, mask requirements and social distancing. BOMA’s current chair is Matthew J. Duthie, a senior vice president of property management at Newmark who has been with the association for over three decades.

RASMIA KIRMANI-FRYE INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Hester Street Rasmia Kirmani-Frye was recently named interim executive director at Hester Street, an urban planning nonprofit that partners with community-based organizations to develop and implement various civic engagement, environmental and cultural projects. KirmaniFrye, who was director of the office of public-private partnerships at the New

Rasmia Kirmani-Frye is interim executive director of Hester Street.

York City Housing Authority between 2015 and 2018 – where she founded the Fund for Public Housing – and previously served as director of the Brownsville Partnership, was also named to New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ housing transition committee.

98 HOWARD ROTHSCHILD PRESIDENT Realty Advisory Board on Labor Relations Howard Rothschild is a legal expert with significant experience handling

negotiations at the intersection of real estate and labor. He recently reached an agreement with the influential union 32BJ SEIU that will require union members who work in residential and commercial buildings across New York City to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Rothschild has served as the president of the Realty Advisory Board on Labor Relations since 1984.

WILL BLODGETT FOUNDER AND CEO Tredway In December, Will Blodgett founded Tredway – a new real estate development firm that will focus on “acquiring, preserving and developing affordable housing throughout the country,” he told Commercial Observer. Blodgett – who was a donor to New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ campaign – previously co-founded the real estate firm Fairstead, where he oversaw deals totaling more than $4 billion nationwide. He also worked for Related Companies and was a special adviser to the New York City Housing Authority.

WeWork signed a $150 million deal to help create "flexible workspaces."

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Notice of Formation of 2025 GERRITSEN LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 12/1/21. Office location: Kings SSNY desg. As agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be s er ve d . S S N Y mail process to 1761 East 29th St Brooklyn, NY, 11229. Any law ful purpose.

Notice of Formation of 170 ST NICHOLAS LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 10/5/21.Office location: Kings SSNY desg. As agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served SSNY mail process to 449 Harman St, Brooklyn, NY 11237. Any law ful purpose.

Notice of Formation of F I N E PAT H R E A LT Y LLC. Ar ts . Of Org. filed with SSNY on 8/19/21.Office location: Kings SSNY desg. As agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served SSNY mail process to 1607 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11229 4416. Any lawful purpose. Notice of Formation of DACK X SERVICES LLC. Arts .Of Org. filed with SSNY on 1/3/22. Office location: Fulton SSNY desg. As agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be s er ve d . S S N Y mail process to 2039 County Hwy 107, Amsterdam, NY 12010. Any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of WF Industrial X V LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Dept. of State: 1/3/22. Office location: NY County. Princ. bus. addr.: 80 8th Ave., Ste. 1602, NY, NY 10011. Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: Cogency Global Inc., 122 E. 42nd St., 18th Fl., NY, NY 10168. Purpose: any law ful ac tivit y.

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Notice of Formation of KMGS CONSULTANCY, LLC. Ar ts . Of Org. filed with SSNY on 8/12/21.Office location: Kings SSNY desg. As agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served SSNY mail process to 10521 Flatlands 10th St., Brooklyn, NY 11236. Any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of LU PROPERT Y MANAGEMENT LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 1/4/22.Office location: Kings SSNY desg. As agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served SSNY mail process to 6 Stryker Ct, Brooklyn, NY 11223. Any law ful purpose.

Notice of Formation of L &N PROPER T Y NY LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 10/16/21.Office location: Kings SSNY desg. As agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served SSNY mail process to 759 52nd St Brooklyn, NY 11220. Any law ful purpose.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF Admin and Things LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on . Office location: NEW YORK County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. The Post Office address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her is: . The principal business address of the LLC is: . Purpose: any lawful act or activity

Notice of Formation of 660 47TH STREET LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 1/4/22.Office location: Kings SSNY desg. As agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served SSNY mail process to 655 50th St 2fl, Brooklyn, NY 11220. Any law ful purpose. Notice of Formation of TSPRO, LLC. Arts. O f Org . f iled with SSNY on 1/3/22. Office location: Richmond SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be s er ve d . S S N Y mail process to 41 Wellington CT, APT 1L , Staten Island, NY 10314. Any lawful purpose. Notice of Formation of WADSWORTH EXCAVATION & SITE DEVELOPMENT, LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 1/10/22. Office location: Fulton SSNY desg. As agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. S SN Y mail process to 185 So Shore Rd E. Caroga Lake NY 12032. Any law ful purpose. Notice of Formation of AMAZING GOODS LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 1/5/22. Office location: Richmond SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to 30 Eva Ave, Staten Island, NY 10306. Any law ful purpose.

Notice of Formation of AR TIN D IA L LC . Arts. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 1/11/22. Office location: Fulton SSNY desg. As agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. S SN Y mail process to Po Box 1889, Newtown, ND, 58763. Any law ful purpose. Notice of Formation of a NY Limited Liability Company. Name: PIZZABAGEL LLC, LLC Articles of Organization filing date with Secretary of State (SSNY) was 12/23/2021 . Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served and SSNY shall mail copies of process to Anthony Rizzuto, 800 Westchester Avenue, Suite 300, Rye Brook, New York 10573. Purpose is to engage in any and all business a c ti v i ti e s p e r mi t te d under NYW laws .

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Shaolin Bead Shop LLC Art. Of Org. Filed Sec. of State of NY 11/24/2021. Cty: Richmond SSNY designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY to mail copy of process to JTS Associates CPAS, P.C., 1400 Old Country Road, Suite 403N, Westbury, NY 11590. Purpose: Any lawful act or activity Notice of Formation of Kate Louise Herts, PhD, Psychologist PLLC filed with SSNY on 12/22/2021. Office: New York County. SSNY designated agent of PLLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to PLLC: 99 Hudson St., 5th Floor, New York, NY, 10013. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. Form of notice for onpremises license. Notice is hereby given that a license, number (pending) for beer, wine, and cider has been applied for by the undersigned to sell beer, wine, and cider at retail in a Coffee shop/ Tavern: TW 344 under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 605 Forest Ave, Staten Island, NY, 10310for on premises consumption. R & J Roaster LLC Notice of Qual. of GLOBAL STRATEGIES INTERNATIONAL LLC. Auth. filed with SSNY on 1/13/22. Office location: New York. LLC formed in DE on 8/27/04. SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. S SN Y mail process to: C/O C o r p o r ate Creations Network Inc.600 Mamaroneck Ave #400, Harrison, NY 10528. Arts. of Org. filed with DE SOS. Townsend Bldg. Dover, DE 19901. Any law ful purpose. Notice of Formation of SGGA Consulting, LLC. Arts of Org filed with Sec. of State of NY on 1/17/22. Office Location: Richmond County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and mail process to: c/o the LLC, 314 Grn Valley Rd SI, NY 10312. Purpose: any law ful purpose.

Notice of Qualification of 400 CAPITAL ASSET BASED TERM FUND III AIV L .P. Appl. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/30/21. Office location: NY County. LP formed in Delaware (DE) on 08/13/21. Princ. office of LP: 510 Madison Ave., 17th Fl., NY, NY 10022. Duration of LP is Perpetual. SSNY designated as agent of LP upon whom process agains t it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Corporation Service Co., 80 State St., Albany, NY 12207-2543. Name and addr. of each general par tner are available from SSNY. DE addr. of LP: 251 Little Falls D r. , Wilmington, DE 19808. Cert. of LP filed with S e c y. o f S t ate o f the State of DE, 401 Federal St., Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: Any law ful ac tivit y. 44 WEST 18TH STREET LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the S SN Y on 01/13/2022. Office loc: NY County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, C/O Adams & Co. Real Estate, Inc., 411 Fifth Avenue, NY, NY 10016. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF ALICAD ME TAL WORKS, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 09/15/2021. Office location BRONX BX COUNTRY. SSNY Agent of LLC upon whom process may be served and shall mail a copy of process against LLC to R/A: INCORP SERVICES,INC . ONE COMMERCE PL A Z A , 99 WASHINGTON AVE, STE. 805-A ALBANY, NY 12210-2822,USA, P/B/A: 1656 Parker St, #3, BX, NY 10462 Purpose: Anylawful activity. 0000568049 wo

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Notice of Qualification of 400 CAPITAL JSIF IV L.P. Appl. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/30/21. Office location: NY County. LP formed in Delaware ( D E ) o n 0 6/ 1 1/2 1 . Princ. office of LP: 510 Madison Ave . , 17 th Fl., NY, NY 10022. Duration of LP is Perpetual. SSNY designated as agent of LP upon whom process against it may be ser ved. SSNY shall mail process to Corporation Service Co., 80 State St., Albany, NY 12207-2543. Name and addr. of each general par tner are available from SSNY. DE addr. of LP: 251 Little Falls D r. , Wilmington, DE 19808. Cert. of LP filed with S e c y. o f S t ate o f the State of DE, 401 Federal St., Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: Any law ful ac tivit y. Notice of Qual. of CATA LYS T O N L I N E LLC. Auth. filed with SSNY on 1/13/22. Office location: New York. LLC formed in DE on 8/6/04. SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to: C/O Corporate Creations Network Inc.600 Mamaroneck Ave #400, Harrison, NY 10528. Arts. of Org. filed with DE SOS . Townsend Bldg. Dover, DE 19901. Any lawful purpose. Notice of Formation of Urban Herbalist 914, LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 07/24/2021. Location: Westchester Count y. SSNY designated as agent for service of process on LLC. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: C/O Urban Herbalist 914, LLC 159 Hawthorne Ave, Yonker, NY 10705 . Purpose: Any law ful ac tivit y. Notice of Formation of LADEEBUG LLC filed with SSNY on 01//14/2022 O f f ice: NE W YOR K County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to LLC: 136 W 131, Apt 1, NEW YORK, NY 10027.

Form of notice for onpremises license. Notice is hereby given that a l i c e n s e , nu m b e r 1337348 for liquor, beer, wine, and cider has been applied for by the undersigned to sell liquor, beer, wine, and cider at retail in a OP252 Restaurant under the A l c o h o l i c B e ve r a g e Control Law at 87131 SUNSET AVENUE UNIT A WEST H A M P T O N B E AC H , NY 11978 for on premises consumption HAMPTONS ARISTOCRAT INC. Notice of Qual. of F52 FLATIRON LLC. Auth. filed with SSNY o n 1 1/4/2 1 . O f f i c e location: New York . LLC formed in DE on 11/2/21. SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to: 122 West 26th Street, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10001. Arts. of Org. filed with DE SOS. Townsend Bldg. D o v e r, DE 19901. Any lawful purpose. Portico Westend Realty LLC filed w/ SSNY on 11/17/21. Office: New York Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 111 Murray St., #10D, NY, NY 10007. Purpose: any lawful. Notice of Qualification of BRIGHT POWER A S S O C I AT E S , L L C Appl. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of N Y (S S N Y ) on 01/17/22. Office location: NY C ount y. LLC formed in Delaware (D E ) o n 0 1/ 1 3/2 2 . SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may b e ser ve d . SSNY shall mail process to c /o C orp oration S er vice Co. (CSC), 80 State St., A lb any, N Y 1 2 2 0 72543. DE addr. of LLC: c/o CSC, 251 Lit tle Falls Dr., Wilmington, DE 19608 . Cer t. of Form. filed with Secy. of State, 401 Federal St., D ove r, DE 19901. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

Form of notice for onpremises license. Notice is hereby given that a license, number (2225716) for cider, beer, liquor and wine has been applied for by the undersigned to sell cider, beer, liquor and wine at retail in a OP-252 under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 757 C O LU M B I A S T R EE T HUDSON, NY 12534 for on premises consumption.

Notice of Formation of K YVO, LLC filed with SSNY on 01/06/2022. Office: Richmond County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to LLC: 92 Dutchess Ave 92 Dutchess Avenue Staten Island, NY 10304. Purpose: any lawful act or activity.

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Notice of Formation of BLUE RIBBON IPA, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 1/12/22.Office location: New York SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to Attn: David Manko, Esq. - C/O Proskauer Rose LLP 11 Times Square, New York, NY 10036. Any law ful purpose.

Notice is hereby given that a license, number PENDING for BEER , CIDER LIQOUR AND/OR WINE has been applied for by the undersigned* JANIO REYNOSO, EL AGAVE BAR LOUNGE RESTAURANT to sell BEER, CIDER LIQOUR AND/OR WINE at retail in a RESTAURANT/TAVERN BAR WITH MINIMUM REQUIREMENT OF FOOD under the A l c o h o l i c B e ve r a g e Control Law at 12a GUION STREET, YONKERS, NY 10701 WESTCHESTER C O U N T Y, for on premises consumption. JANIO REYNOSO, EL AGAVE BAR LOUNGE RESTAURANT Notice of Formation of LION HILL PARTNERS LLC. Ar ts . O f Org. filed with SSNY on 1/19/22.Office location: Kings SSNY desg. As agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served SSNY mail process to 2225 East 3rd St Brooklyn, NY 11223. Any law ful purpose. Notice of Qual. of C A R E A B O U T M S O, LLC. Auth. filed with SSNY on 12/20/21. Office location: New York . LLC formed in DE on 12/16/21. SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to: Attn: Claudia Honan, 300 Park Ave Ste 2501, New York, NY 10022. Arts. of Org. filed with DE SOS. Townsend Bldg. D o v e r, DE 19901. Any law ful purpose.

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Notice of Formation of PA R Q U E T H E A LT H IPA LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 1/12/22.Office location: New York SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to Attn: David Manko, Esq. - C/O Proskauer Rose LLP 11 Times Square, New York, NY 10036. Any law ful purpose. Notice of Formation of CPG REMEEDER HOUSE S MANAGE R LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/22/21. O f fice location: N Y County. Princ. of fice of LLC: 116 E. 27th St., 11th Fl., NY, NY 10016. SSNY designated a s a g e n t o f L LC upon whom process agains t it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Corporation Service Co., 80 State St., Albany, NY 1 2 2 0 7. Purpose: Real estate. Notice of Formation of BK DOODLES LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 1/19/22.Office location: Kings SSNY desg. As agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served SSNY mail process to 1418 67th St Brooklyn, NY 11219. Any lawful purpose.

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Notice of Formation of CAREABOUT IPA, LLC. Ar ts . of Org. filed with SSNY on 1/12/22.Office location: New York SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to Attn: David Manko, Esq. - C/O Proskauer Rose LLP 11 Times Square, New York, NY 10036. Any law ful purpose. Notice of Formation of BEEFBAR NYC LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY ) on 12/14/21. O f fice location: N Y County. SSNY designated a s a g e n t o f L LC upon whom process agains t it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Corporation Service Co., 80 State St., Albany, NY 1 2 2 0 7. Purpose: Any law ful ac tivit y. Notice of Formation of 334 HUMBOLDT STREET LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 1/18/22.Office location: Kings SSNY desg. As agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served SSNY mail process to 19 Kennington St Staten Island, NY 10308. Any law ful purpose. Notice of Formation of 5 2 8 OV T L LC . Arts. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 1/17/22.Office location: Kings SSNY desg. As agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served S SN Y mail process to 528 Ovington Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11209. Any law ful purpose. Notice of Qual. of 677679 MADISON PROPCO LLC. Auth. filed with S S N Y o n 8/2 6/2 1 . Of fice location: New York. LLC formed in DE on 8/24/21. SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. S SN Y mail process to: C/O Metro 2500 Enterprise Drive, Allen Park, MI 48101. Arts. of Org. filed with DE SOS. Townsend Bldg. D o v e r, DE 19901. Any law ful purpose.

February 14, 2022

Public Notice PROBATE CITATION File No. 2019-3234/A SURROGATE’S COURT- NEW YORK COUNTY CITATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, By the Grace of God Free and Independent TO: Susan Goldberg, if living and if dead, to her heirs at law, next of kin and distributees whose names and places of residence are unknown and she died subsequent to the decedent herein, to her executors, administrators, legatees, devisees, assignees and successors in interest whose names and places of residence are unknown and to all other heirs at law, next of kin and distributees of Paul Goldberg, the decedent herein, whose names and places of residence are unknown and cannot, after diligent inquiry, be ascertained. Amended petition having been duly filed by Muriel Finkelstein, who is domiciled at 305 East 72nd Street, #13C, New York, NY 10021. YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate’s Court, New York County, at 31 Chambers Street, New York, New York, on February 28 th , 2022 at 9:30 o’ clock in the forenoon of that day, why a decree should not be made in the estate of Paul Goldberg lately domiciled at 360 East 72nd Street, #B808, New York, New York 10021, United States admitting to probate a Will dated May 12, 2009, a copy of which is attached, as the Will of Paul Goldberg deceased, relating to real and personal property, and directing that: [X] Letters Testamentary issue to Muriel Finkelstein *To all Parties: No in person appearances shall be made at the return date. If you wish to object to this matter, you may do so in writing in accordance with the annexed New York County Surrogate’s Court Notice to Cited Parties. Dated, Attested and Sealed, January 11 th , 2022. Seal. HON. Nora S. Anderson, Surrogate. Diana Sanabria Chief Clerk, Melissa Lee, Name of Attorney. Law Offices of Thomas Sciacca, PLLC, One Liberty Plaza, Suite 2300, New York, New York 10006, (212) 495-0317, Telephone. melissa@sciaccalaw.com , Email. NOTE: This citation is served upon you as required by law. You are not required to appear. If you fail to appear it will be assumed you do not object to the relief requested. You have a right to have an attorney appear for you. SURROGATE’S COURT OF THE COUNTY OF NEW YORK, 31 CHAMBERS STREET NEW YORK, NY 10007. (646) 386-5800. NOTICE TO CITED PARTIES You have been served with a citation for a matter that is scheduled to be heard at a New York County Surrogate’s Court calendar. Please be advised that pursuant to Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Executive Orders and Chief Administrative Judge Lawrence Marks&#39; Administrative Orders now in effect in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, this court is serving the public and court users primarily through virtual or electronic appearances; in-person appearances are limited at this time. The citation that you have received contains a return date. Please do not appear in the courthouse on that date. The following choices are available to you: - If you do not object to the relief requested, you do not need to contact the court or do anything else. - If you do object to the relief sought on the citation, you or your lawyer must send a document to the court signed by you or your lawyer indicating that: 1. You object to the relief or you are requesting discovery; OR 2. You are requesting the opportunity to appear in person or by using Skype for Business or by telephone conference; OR 3. You are requesting an adjournment to consult with or retain counsel. Your written response must be received by the court three (3) business days before the return date and must include either an email address or telephone number, or both, where you or your lawyer can be reached during business hours. Your communication to the court may be sent by email to: Probate General@nycourts.gov or by mail addressed to the Probate Department of this court at the address listed above. The attorney for the petitioner must be copied in your communication. If your written communication to the court indicates that you would like to proceed as described in choice number 1 above, your case may be referred to a court attorney-referee for a conference. The case will be adjourned to a future date, if you request the opportunity to appear in person or by electronic means or to consult or retain counsel (choices number 2 and 3). If you do not contact the court by the date on the citation, the record will reflect that you do not object to the relief requested. If an attorney plans to appear on your behalf, he or she must file a Notice of Appearance. This Notice may be filed by mail addressed to the Probate Department of this court at the address listed above or through thee-filing system (NYSCEF), at www.nycourts. gov/efile . If you have questions about responding to the citation, you may contact the Probate Department at Probate General@nycourts.gov. Please note that court staff are prohibited from giving legal advice but they are available to answer any question about procedure. The Probate Department of the New York County Surrogate’s Court. Notice of Formation of Betty Brook Consulting Group LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 11/29/2021. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, 51 Cleveland Place Hawthorne, NY 10532. Purpose: any law ful act or activity. 6336617

Notice of formation of Tax Therapy Solutions LLC, filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 11/0 8/2 1 . O f f ice located in Richmond County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to LLC: 40 Hudson Street, Staten Island, NY 10304, USA . Purp ose: any lawful act or activity.

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Notice of Formation of O R C H A R D I PA , LLC. Ar ts . of Org. filed with SSNY on 1/12/22.Office location: New York SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to Attn: David Manko, Esq. - C/O Proskauer Rose LLP 11 Times Square, New York, NY 10036. Any law ful purpose.

Notice of Qual. of JSBR TRADING LLC. Auth. filed with SSNY on 1 /3/ 2 2 . Office location: New York . LLC formed in DE on 12/14/21. SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to: 4 Westview Rd Short Hills, NJ 07078. Arts. of Org. filed with DE SOS. Townsend Bldg. Dover, DE 19901. Any law ful purpose.

Notice of Qual. of NERE 2 1 8 M A N AG E M E N T HOLDING V2 LLC . Auth. filed with SSNY on 7/23/21. Office location: KINGS. LLC formed in DE on 6/29/21. SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to: 4918 3RD Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11220. Arts. of Org. filed with DE SOS. Townsend Bldg. Dover, DE 19901. Any law ful purpose.

Notice of Formation of KR UTILIT Y GROUP, LLC. . Ar ts . of Org. filed with SSNY on 10/13/21.Office location: ALLEGANY SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. S SN Y mail process to 110 Genesee St., Ste. 390a, Auburn, NY 13021.Any lawful purpose.

Notice of Qual. of NEW SONG HEALTHCARE L .P.. Auth. filed with SSNY on 9/ 8 / 2 1 . Of fice location: New York. LLC formed in DE on 7/22/20. SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to: C/O 2 Park Ave Ste 2060, New York, NY 10016. Arts. of Org. filed with DE SOS. Townsend Bldg. D o v e r, DE 19901. Any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of M MIAH LOGISTICS LLC. Ar ts . of Org. filed with SSNY on 12/23/21.Office location: New Yo r k SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to 182 South St Unit 16g, New York, NY 10038. Any law ful purpose. Notice of Qualification of MANOUCHER YEKTAI LLC. Authorit y filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/16/21. O f fice location: N Y Count y. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 09/13/21. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom p ro c e s s a g ain s t i t may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 325 Broadway, Ste 204, NY, NY 10007. Address to be m ain t ain e d in D E : 2140 S Dupont Hwy, Camden, DE 19 934 . Arts of Org. filed with the Secy. of State, Division of Corporations, John G . Townsend Bldg. , 401 Federal St., Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful activities.

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Notice of Formation of One Block At A Time, LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 5/1/20.Office location: Kings SSNY desg. As agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served SSNY mail process to 303 Greenwich St New York, NY 10007. Any law ful purpose. Notice of Formation of THE CONCIERGE WELLNESS COMPANY LLC. Ar ts . of Org. filed with SSNY on 12/14/21.Office location: New York SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to 30 East 33rd St New York, NY 10016.Any lawful purpose. Notice of Formation of WUG WUG LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 8/16/21.Office location: Kings SSNY desg. As agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served SSNY mail process to 627 Sterling Pl. Apt #3r, Brooklyn, NY 11238 . Any law ful purpose.

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Notice of Qual. of 759771 Madison Propco LLC. Auth. filed with S S N Y o n 8/2 6/2 1 . Of fice location: New York. LLC formed in DE on 8/24/21. SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. S SN Y mail process to: C/O Metro 2500 Enterprise Drive, Allen Park, MI 48101. Arts. of Org. filed with DE SOS. Townsend Bldg. D o v e r, DE 19901. Any law ful purpose.

Notice of Qual. of 828850 MADISON RETAIL LLC. Auth. filed with S S N Y o n 8/2 6/2 1 . Of fice location: New York. LLC formed in DE on 8/24/21. SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to: C/O Levine &amp; Seltzer LLP 500 Fifth Avenue 37th Fl, New York, NY 10110. Ar ts. of Org. filed with DE SOS . Townsend Bldg. Dover, DE 19901. Any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of LLC. HELP Park Place, LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 01/07/2022. Office location: New York County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process may be served and SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at c/o H.E.L.P. USA , Inc., 115 East 13th Street, New York, NY 10003. Purpose: any business permitted under law.

Notice of Formation of 13 HAW THORNE YONKERS, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 1/18/22.Of fice location: New York SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to Cohen Commercial Properties, 535 Fifth Ave 17th Floor, New York, NY 10017.Any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of HU HU SHENG WEI LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 1/24/22. Office location: Richmond SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to 125 Skyline Dr, Staten Island, NY 10304. Any law ful purpose. Notice of Qual. of LANDCO CLEAN ENERGY, LLC. Auth. filed with SSNY on 1/25/22. Office location: KINGS. LLC formed in DE on 9/28/21. SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to: C/O Urban Future Lab, 370 Jay St 7th Fl, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Arts. of Org. filed with DE SOS. Townsend Bldg. Dover, DE 19901. Any law ful purpose. Notice of Form. of LINDSAY RX REALTY LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 1/10/22. Office location: R ENS S EL E AR S S N Y desg . as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to 416 5th Ave, Troy, NY 12182. Any law ful purpose.

Notice of Formation of WAT E R F R O N T PRODUCTIONS LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 1/18/22.Office location: New York SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to One Bryant Park, 48th Floor, New Yo r k , NY 10036. Any law ful purpose. Notice of Formation of 3 86 CHAUNCE Y LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 1/25/22. Office location: Kings SSNY desg. As agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served SSNY mail process to 386A Chauncey St Brooklyn, NY 11233 . Any law ful purpose. Notice of Formation of JACK EQUINE LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 1/19/22.Office location: New York SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to C/O Rosenberg &amp; Estis, P.C., 733 Third Ave 12th Floor, New York, NY 10017.Any lawful purpose.

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Notice of Formation of DULCELYFE, LLC filed with SSNY on 10/25/2021. Office: Richmond County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to LLC: p.box 120156 Staten Island n.y 10312 Purpose: any lawful act or activity. Notice of Qual. of 165 MYERS PARENT JV, LLC. Auth. filed with S S N Y o n 1/2 0/2 2 . Of fice location: New York. LLC formed in DE on 1/4/22. SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to: C/O C orporate Creations Network Inc.600 Mamaroneck Ave #400, Harrison, NY 10528. Arts. of Org. filed with DE SOS. Townsend Bldg. D o v e r, DE 19901. Any law ful purpose. Notice of Qual. of SAVANNA MYERS CF MEMBER, LLC. Auth. filed with SSNY on 1/20/22. Office location: New York. LLC formed in DE on 1/4/22. SSNY desg . as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. S SN Y mail process to: C/O C o r p o r a te Creations Network Inc.600 Mamaroneck Ave #400, Harrison, NY 10528. Arts. of Org. filed with DE SOS. Townsend Bldg. Dover, DE 19901. Any law ful purpose. Notice of Formation of 15 DITMARS LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 1/25/22. Office location: Kings SSNY desg. As agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served SSNY mail process to 15 Ditmars St Brooklyn, NY 11221. Any lawful purpose. Notice of Formation of EHG Travel Holdings LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Dept. of State: 1/21/22. Office location: NY County. Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: Eric Grayson, 25 W. 45th St., 16th Fl., NY, NY 10036, principal business address. Purpose: all law ful purposes .

Notice of Formation of Better Buddy Dog Training, LLC filed with SSNY on 1/22/2022. Office: Bronx County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to LLC: George Triffon, 4445 Post Road, Apt 3G, Bronx, New York 10471. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. The FI Couple LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 01/05/22. O f f ice: Schenec tady County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 430 Franklin Street, 2nd Floor, Schenectady NY 12305 . Purpose: Any law ful purpose. FULLSHINE LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 10/13/2021. Office: Bronx County. Registered Agent Inc. designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to THE LIMITED LIABILIT Y COMPANY 241 E MOSHOLU PKWY N, 3A , BRONX , NY, 10467, USA Purpose: Any law ful purpose. Notice of Qualification of EDVS, LLC. Authorit y filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY ) on 12/10/21. O f fice location: N Y Count y. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 1 2 /1 8/1 2 . S S N Y designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 55 Liberty St, Ste. 23B, NY, NY 10005. Address to be maintained in D E : 1 6 1 9 2 C o a s t al Hw y, Lewes, DE 19966. Ar ts of Org. filed with the Secy. of S t ate , 4 0 1 F e d e ral St. Ste 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful activities.

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Notice of Formation of CHAM PAIG N APARTMENTS OWNER 18 LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/29/21. Office location: NY County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be ser ved. SSNY shall mail process to: N ational R e gis tere d Agents, Inc., 28 Liber t y St., NY, NY 10005. Purpose: any lawful activities. GGL EXE LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 01/15/2022. Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to #213 487 E Main St, Mt Kisco, NY 10549. General Purpose. Notice of Formation of JLR DESIGN AND BUILDING CONSULTANTS LLC filed with SSNY on 09/09/2021. Office: Bronx County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to LLC: 2777 SCHLEY A VENUE #3A, BRONX, NY, 10465, USA Purpose: any lawful act or activity. Notice of Qual. of S3 RE 138 BRUCKNER FUNDING LLC. Auth. filed with SSNY on 1/25/22. Office location: New York. LLC formed in DE on 11/12/21 . SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to: 535 Madison Ave, 19th Fl New York, NY 10022 Arts. of Org. filed with DE SOS . Townsend Bldg. Dover, DE 19901. Any lawful purpose. Notice of Qual. of S3 RE NORTHERN BLVD FUNDING LLC. Auth. filed with SSNY on 1/26/22. Office location: New York. LLC formed in DE on 8/19/21. SSNY desg . as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. S SN Y mail process to: 535 Madison Ave, 19th Fl New York, NY 10022 Arts. of Org. filed with DE SOS. Townsend Bldg. Dover, DE 19901. Any law ful purpose.

160 LEROY ST LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 11/22/2021. Office loc: NY County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Shawn Faurot, 160 Leroy Street, Apt 8BN, NY, NY 10014. Reg Agent: Shawn Faurot, 160 Leroy Street, Apt 8BN, NY, NY 10014. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. Notice of Formation of MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE DYNAMICS, LLC filed with SSNY on 01/27/2022. Office: WESTCHESTER County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to LLC: 55 N BROADWAY APT 2-9, WHITE PL AINS, NY, 10601, USA . Purpose: any lawful act or activity. Notice of Qual. of N I N E D OT E N E R GY, LLC. Auth. filed with SSNY on 1/25/22. Office location: KINGS. LLC formed in DE on 12/2/21. SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to: C/O Urban Future Lab, 370 Jay St 7th Fl, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Arts. of Org. filed with DE SOS. Townsend Bldg. Dover, DE 19901. Any law ful purpose. Notice of Qual. of NORTHERN CARDINAL CLEAN ENERGY, LLC. Auth. filed with SSNY on 1/28/22. Office location: KINGS. LLC formed in DE on 1/27/22. SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to: C/O Urban Future Lab, 370 Jay St, 7th Fl, Brooklyn, NY, 11201. Arts. of Org. filed with DE SOS. Townsend Bldg. Dover, DE 19901. Any law ful purpose. Notice of Formation of THE THERAPY SP-OT LLC. Arts .Of Org. filed with SSNY on 10/1/20. Office location: Bronx SSNY desg. As agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to 209 East 117th St #1, New York, NY 10035. Any law ful purpose.

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Notice of Formation of SATATA NEW YORK LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 1/31/22. Office location KINGS SSNY desg. As agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be s e r ve d S S N Y m ail process 214 8th Avenue, Brooklyn, N Y 11215 . Any law ful purpose.

Notice of Formation of 45 DOUGLASS HOLDINGS, LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 1/6/21.Office location: Kings SSNY desg. As agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served SSNY mail process to 45 Douglass St Brooklyn, NY 11231. Any law ful purpose.

Notice of Formation of TRF CONSULTING LLC. Arts .Of Org. filed with SSNY on 1/20/22. Office location: Bronx SSNY desg. As agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to 68 South Service Rd Ste 100, Melville, NY 11747. Any law ful purpose.

Notice of Qual. of OSPREY CLEAN ENERGY, LLC. Auth. filed with SSNY on 1/28/22. Office location: KINGS. LLC formed in DE on 1/27/22. SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to: C/O Urban Future Lab, 370 Jay St, 7th Fl, Brooklyn, NY, 11201. Arts. of Org. filed with DE SOS. Townsend Bldg. Dover, DE 19901. Any law ful purpose.

Notice of Formation of 126 STATE STREE T LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 12/20/21. Office location: New York SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to 444 Madison Ave 6th Fl New York, NY 10022. Any law ful purpose.

Notice of Formation of 1353 CHA LLC. Arts .Of Org. filed with SSNY on 1/20/22. Office location: Bronx SSNY desg. As agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to 68 South Service Rd, Ste 100, Melville, NY 11747. Any law ful purpose.

Notice of Formation of TOJJ LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 1/11/2021. Office location Greene SSNY desg. As agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served SSNY mail process to C/O Castro, Po Box 865, Hunter, NY, 12442. Any lawful purpose. Notice of Qual. of PIPING PLOVER CLEAN ENERGY, LLC. Auth. filed with SSNY on 1/28/22. Office location: KINGS. LLC formed in DE on 1/27/22. SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to: C/O Urban Future Lab, 370 Jay Strewet, 7th Fl, Brooklyn, NY, 11201. Arts. of Org. filed with DE SOS. Townsend Bldg. Dover, DE 19901. Any law ful purpose. Notice of Form. of WE KIDDERS LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY o n 1 2 /8/2 1 . O f f i c e location: RENSSALEAR SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be s er ve d . S S N Y mail process to 106 Lake Rd Sand Lake, NY 12153. Any law ful purpose.

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Notice of Formation of 2019 RAVA LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 1/27/22.Office location: Kings SSNY desg. As agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served SSNY mail process to 2019 Bay Ridge Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11204. Any law ful purpose. Notice of Formation of HONOR OUTDOOR SERVICES, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 7/30/21. Office location: Ontario SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to 6059 Amber Dr Farmington, NY 14425. Any law ful purpose. Notice of Formation of 193 MOTHER GASTON LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 8/18/21. Office location: Kings SSNY desg. As agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served SSNY mail process to 431 Willoughby Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205 . Any law ful purpose. Notice of Formation of 130 JACKSON STREET, LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 1/27/22. Office location: Kings SSNY desg. As agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served SSNY mail process to Bressler, Amery &amp; Ross, P.C., 325 Columbia Tu r np ike , S te 3 0 1 , Florham Park, NJ 07932. Any law ful purpose.

Public Notice T- M o b i l e N o r t h e a s t LLC proposes a facility upgrade atop existing buildings in Westchester County, NY, including 1) a 112’ building at 13461348 Midland Ave in Yo nke r s (4 0 . 9 2 8 0 ° N & -73 . 8452 ° W); and 2) a 53’ building at 125 Larchmont Ave in Larchmont (40.9284°N & -73.7513°W). T-MOBILE is publishing this notice following FCC regulations (47CFR § 1.1307) for Section 106 of the NHPA and for NEPA. Parties with questions or comments should contact CHERUNDOLO, Inc. at 976 Tabor Rd, Ste 1, Morris Plains, NJ 07950 or tcns@ cherundoloconsulting. c o m . BS Creation LLC filed w/ SSNY on 12/27/21. Eff date: 1/3/22. Office: New York Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 555 W 59th St., #27B, NY, NY 10019. Purpose: any lawful. Notice of Qual. of MOURNING DOVE CLEAN ENERGY, LLC. Auth. filed with SSNY on 1/28/22. Office location: KINGS. LLC formed in DE on 1/24/22. SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to: C/O Urban Future Lab, 370 Jay St, 7th Fl, Brooklyn, NY, 11201. Arts. of Org. filed with DE SOS. Townsend Bldg. Dover, DE 19901. Any law ful purpose.

Notice of Qual. of 165 MYERS CORNERS PROPERT Y OWNER , LLC. Auth. filed with SSNY on 1/21/22. Office location: New York . LLC formed in DE on 1/20/22. SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to: C/O C orporate Creations Network Inc.600 Mamaroneck Ave #400, Harrison, NY 10528. Any lawful purpose.

Notice of Qual. of SAVANNA MYERS CF MANAGER LLC. Auth. filed with SSNY on 1/26/22. Office location: New York. LLC formed in DE on 1/20/2 2 . SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. S SN Y mail process to: C/O C o r p o r a te Creations Network Inc.600 Mamaroneck Ave #400, Harrison, NY 10528. Any law ful purpose. Public Notice

L W B N Y C M A N A G E M E N T SERVICES, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 01/07/2022. Office Location: New York County. The New York Secretary of State (“ S SN Y ” ) has been designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC to: 180 W. 80 th Street, Mezzanine, New York, NY 10024. Principal business address: 180 W. 80 th Street, Mezzanine, New York, NY 10024. Purpose: Any lawful act or activity. Notice of Formation of OESER CONTRACTING GROUP, LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 1/31/2022.Office location: Montgomery SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process. 5 Shuler St, Amsterdam, NY, 12010 Any law ful purpose. Form of notice for onpremises license. Notice is hereby given that a l i c e n s e , nu m b e r 1335521 for beer, wine, and liquor has been applied for by the undersigned to sell beer, wine, and liquor at re tail in a Tavern under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 231 Kent Ave, Brooklyn NY 11249 for on premises consumption. The Cactus Shop NYS LLC

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Cellco Par tnership and its controlled affiliates doing business as Verizon Wireless ( Ve r i z o n W i r e l e s s) proposes to collocate wireless communications antennas at a top height of 87 feet on a 9 5 - f o o t b uil din g at the approx. vicinity of 520 East 12th Street, New York, New York County, NY 10009. Public comments regarding potential effects from this site on historic properties m ay b e s u b m i t te d within 30 days from the date of this publication to: Trileaf Corp, Benjamin Allen, b.allen@trileaf.com, phone: 678-653-8673, 1395 South Marietta Park way, Building 400, Suite 209, Mariet ta, GA 30067. Kantha Realty Company LLC filed Arts. of Org. with the Sec t ’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/24/2021. Office: Kings County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: The LLC, 122 Montague St, 2nd Fl, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Purpose: any lawful act. Notice of Qual. of JL SYRACUSE 1550, LLC. Auth. filed with SSNY on 1/27/22. Office location: New York. LLC formed in DE on 1/4/22. SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to: C/O United Agent Group Inc.600 Mamaroneck Ave, #400, Harrison, NY 10528 . Arts. of Org. filed with DE SOS . Townsend Bldg. Dover, DE 19901. Any law ful purpose.

Notice of Formation of LE V YGOLDB E RG FAMILY LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 2/1/22.Office location: New York SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to Corporate Creations Network Inc.600 Mamaroneck Ave #400, Harrison, NY 10528.Any lawful purpose. Form of notice for onpremises license. Notice is hereby given that a license, number 1334368 for liquor, beer, wine, and cider has been applied for by the undersigned to sell liquor, beer, wine, and cider at retail in a OP252 Restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 31-31 THOMSON AVENUE LONG ISLAND CIT Y, NY 11101for on premises consumption THOMSON HOSPITALITY LLC. Notice of Formation of SAGEUS CREATORS + TECHNOLOGY LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 1/27/22. Of fice location: New York SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom p ro c e s s a g ain s t i t may be served. SSNY mail process to Attn: Jennifer C. Leve 500 Woodward Ave Ste 4000, Detroit, MI, 48226 - 3425. Any law ful purpose. Kantha Realty Company LLC filed Arts. of Org. with the Sec t ’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/24/2021. Office: Kings County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: The LLC, 122 Montague St, 2nd Fl, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Purpose: any lawful act. Casa Martinez LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY(SSNY) 1/21/202 2 . City : Richmond SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 266 Sanilac St., Staten Island, NY 10306 General purpose. LEGALNOTICES@ CITYANDSTATENY.COM

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564 GOWANUS LLC LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) on 3/18/2019. Office in Kings Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 810 Carroll Street, Brooklyn, New York 11215 Purpose: Any law ful purpose. NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILIT Y COMPANY (LLC) The name of the LLC is Health Plus with Amanda LLC. The Articles of Organization of the LLC were filed with the NY Secretary of State on October 29, 2021. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. The office of the LLC is to be located in New York County. The Secretary of State is designated as the agent of the LLC upon whom process against the LLC may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is c/o 333 W. 16 th Street, Apartment 2, New York, NY 10011. Notice of Qual. of ROCKETLAUNCH DIGITAL LLC. Auth. filed with SSNY on 2/1/22. Office location: Kings. LLC formed in DE on 8/13/15. SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to: C/O Corporate Creations Network Inc. 600 Mamaroneck Ave #4 0 0, Harrison, N Y 10528. Arts. of Org. filed with DE SOS. Townsend Bldg. Dover, DE 19901. Any law ful purpose. Form of notice for onpremises license. Notice is hereby given that a license, number (1341709) for BEER, WINE & CIDER has been applied for by the undersigned to sell BEER, WINE &amp; CIDER at retail in Restaurant RW 341 under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 225 W 12TH ST NEW YORK, NY 10011 for on premises consumption. MINO WINE BAR LLC.

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Notice of Auction Sale is herein given that Citiwide Self Storage located at 45-55 Pearson Street, Long Island City, N.Y. 11101 will take place on WWW. STORAGETREASURES. COM Sale by competitive bidding star ting on February 28, 2021 and end on March 11, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. to satisfy unpaid rent and charges on the following accounts:

Notice of Auction Sale is herein given that Access Self Storage of Long Island City located at 2900 Review Avenue, Long Island City, N.Y. 11101 will take place on WWW. STORAGETREASURES. COM Sale by competitive bidding star ting on February 22, 2022 and end on March 8, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. to satisfy unpaid rent and charges on the following accounts: C onte nt s of ro oms generally contain misc.

#3L16- Lloyd McFadden: locker unit – unable to view #4G12- Lino Bohn: several boxes, 10-black plastic bags #4H05- Lino Bohn: several file boxes and boxes #4H08- Lino Bohn: several boxes #4J06- Haoran Cai: 1-computer monitor, 1-desk, 1-nightstand, 1-chair with wheels, 4-boxes, 1plastic bin #4L54- Lino Bohn: several boxes, several suitcases, 2-wooden chairs, 1-wooden table, 1guitarcase #4L58- Lino Bohn: several boxes, 1-computer monitor, 2-computer keyboards, 1-P.C. #5A08- Tiwalola Fowora: 2-boxes, 1-luggage, 1-swiffer, 2-shopping bags #5L06- Joel Levitt: shelving units with boxes, plastic bins, 1-pet carrier, 1-computer monitor with 2-towers, wooden shelves #5R29- Joel Levitt: shelving units with boxes, empty wooden crates, plastic bins, clothes, 2duffel bags, shopping cart, 1-white chair, 1-leather bag The contents of each unit will be sold as a lot and all items must be removed from the premises within 72 hours. Owners may redeem their goods by paying all rent and charges due at any time before the sale. All sales are held “with reserve”. Owner reserves the right to cancel sale at any time.

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#172 – Perla Magbaleta; 80+ boxes, 2 suitcases, 10 plastic bags #808 – Joseph A. Jenkins; SUV Tires with rims #816 – Angel Crutchfield; 1 cooler, 2 backpacks, plastic bags, 1 duffle bag, sneakers, picture frames, suitcase #1312 – Kimberly Mullarkey; 1 sofa and rug #1354 – Lorenzo Johnson; garbage bags, laundry bag, handle bags, clothes and blankets. #1416 – Adriana Mateo; Assorted boxes, end tables, suitcase, tool bag, wicker basket, chair and lamp #1702 – Quinsessa Harrison; Bags, boxes, totes, 2 crates with vinyl records #1817 – Kevin Mullarkey; 2 plastic containers, 1 shopping cart, 20 med boxes #1916 – Louisa Ward; painting, 5 plastic totes, 4 boxes, medium rug #3323 – Joel Feliciano; 2 bags, 2 bins, 9 boxes, , 1 PC, 1 PC tower and keyboard, 3 pictures, 1 closet, bookshelf, 1 stereo, 1 luggage #3508 – Earthel Southerland; medrefrigerator, 3 med. cabinets, 4 shelves #4908 – Patricio Orellana; box, speakers, suitcase, 2 duffel bags, telescope, bucket The contents of each unit will be sold as a lot and all items must be removed from the premises within 72 hours. Owners may redeem their goods by paying all rent and charges due at any time before the sale. All sales are held “with reserve”. Owner reserves the right to cancel sale at any time.

Notice of Qual. of C U R A LTA H E A LT H , LLC, Authority filed with the SSNY on 01/26/2022. Office loc: NY County. LLC formed in DE on 12/22/2020. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: C/O the LLC, 74 Pascack Road, Ste 11 , Park Ridge, NJ 07656. Address required to be maintained in DE: N ational R e gis tere d Agents, Inc., 1209 Orange St., Wilmington, DE 19801. Cert of Formation filed with DE Div. of Corps, 401 Federal St., Ste 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. Notice of Formation of DANSE SAUVAGE COMPANY LLC filed with SSNY on:03/25/2020 Office: Kings County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to LLC: VIENNA I. R. COHN 514 KOSCIUSZKO STREET, AP T. 1 BROOK LY N , NY 11221. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. Form of notice for onpremises license. Notice is hereby given that a license, number 1342552 for beer, wine, liquor &amp; Cider has been applied for by the undersigned to sell b e e r, w i n e , l i q u o r &amp; Cider at retail in a Bar/Restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 198 Union Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11211 for on premises consumption. LANFRANCO FAMILY LLC.

The annual return of ANNA & DAVID ZIMMERMAN FOU NDATION , INC . for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2021 is available at its principal office located at 320 CENTRAL PA R K WES T, NE W YOR K , NY 10025 for inspection during regular business hours by any citizen who requests it within 180 days hereof. Principal Manager of the Foundation is ROBERT ZIMMERMAN.

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Notice of Formation of DRAFTINGSERVICES. COM LLC. Ar ts . of Org. filed with SSNY on 2/4/22. Office location: Orange SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to 22 Walnut Ave Highland Falls, NY 10928. Any lawful purpose. Public Notice AT&T p ro p o s e s to mo dif y an ex is ting facility (new tip heights 99’) on the building at 99 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY (20220066). Interested parties may c ont ac t S c ot t Horn (856 - 809 -1202) (1012 Industrial Dr. , West Berlin, NJ 08091) with comments regarding potential ef fects on historic proper ties. Notice of Formation of NAKED PHAT T Y, LLC filed with SSNY on 1/11/2022. Office: KINGS County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to LLC: 1760 Utica Ave Ste 1028 Brooklyn, NY, 11234 . Purpose: any lawful act or activity. Public Notice AT&T p ro p o s e s to mo dif y an ex is ting facility (new tip heights 80.4’) on the building at 56 Henry St, New York, NY (20220062). Interested parties may c ont ac t S c ot t Horn (856 - 809 -1202) (1012 Industrial Dr. , West Berlin, NJ 08091) with comments regarding potential ef fects on historic proper ties. Public Notice AT&T p ro p o s e s to mo dif y an ex is ting facility (new tip heights 57.3’) on the building at 277 Broadway, New York, NY (20220069). Interested parties may c ont ac t S c ot t Horn (856 - 809 -1202) (1012 Industrial Dr. , West Berlin, NJ 08091) with comments regarding potential ef fects on historic proper ties.

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Public Notice Cellco Par tnership and its controlled affiliates doing business as Verizon Wireless ( Ve r i z o n W i r e l e s s) proposes to collocate wireless communications antennas at a top height of 72 feet on a 76-foot building roof top at the approx. vicinity of 2450 Creston Avenue, Bronx, Bronx County, NY 10468. Public comments regarding potential effects from this site on historic properties may be submit ted within 30 days from the date of this publication to: Trileaf Corp, Hannah Dell, h.dell@trileaf.com, 1395 South Marietta Parkway, Building 400, Suite 209, Marietta, GA 30067, 678-653-8673. Notice of Formation of CLR transport. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 12-05-21 Office location: Westchester County . SSNY designated Luis Eusebio as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 54 st Andrews place Yonkers New York 10705. Public Notice AT&T proposes to modify an existing facility (new tip heights 63.7’ & 70’) on the building at 4 Vestry St, New York, NY (20220061). Interested parties may contact Scott Horn (856809-1202) (1012 Industrial Dr., West Berlin, NJ 08091) with comments regarding potential ef fects on historic proper ties. Public Notice AT&T proposes to modify an existing facility (new tip heights 203’) on the building at 61 Jane St, New York, NY (20220005). Interested parties may c ont ac t S c ot t Horn (856 - 809 -1202) (1012 Industrial Dr. , West Berlin, NJ 08091) with comments regarding potential ef fects on historic proper ties.

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Public Notice AT&T p ro p o s e s to mo dif y an ex is ting facility (new tip heights 56.8’) on the building at 1126 -112 8 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY (20220006). Interested par ties may contact Scott Horn (856-8091202) (1012 Industrial Dr., West Berlin, NJ 08091) with comments regarding potential ef fects on historic proper ties. Public Notice Cellco Par tnership and its controlled affiliates doing business as Verizon Wireless ( Ve r i z o n W i r e l e s s) proposes to collocate wireless communications antennas at several locations in New Yo r k C o u n t y, N Y. Verizon Wireless proposes to collocate antennas at a top height of 94-feet on a 92foot building rooftop at the approx. vicinity of 80 Haven Avenue, New York 10032; at a top height of 66-feet on a 68-foot building rooftop at the approx. vicinity of 600 West 204 th Street, New York 10034; at a top height of 51 fe e t on a 5 6 -fo ot building roof top at the approx. vicinity of 401 East 57th Street, New York 10022; at a top height of 72 feet on an 84-foot building rooftop at the approx. vicinity of 155 West 72nd Street, New York 10023; and at a top height of 69 feet on a 67foot building rooftop at the approx. vicinity of 233 West 15th Street, New York 10011. Public comments regarding potential effects from this site on historic properties may be submit ted within 30 days from the date of this pub lic ati on to: Tr il e a f C o r p , Hannah Dell, h.dell@ trileaf.com, 1395 South Marietta Park way, Building 4 0 0, Suite 209, Mariet ta, GA 30067, 678-653-8673.

Public Notice T-Mobile Northeast, LLC ( T- Mobile) proposes the modif ication of an existing T-Mobile facility installed atop an existing 80’ building (106.25 overall) at 27 Claremont Ave in Mount Vernon, Westchester County, NY (Job #52103). In accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and the 2005 Nationwide P r o g r a m m a t i c Agreement, T-Mobile is hereby notifying the public of the proposed undertaking and soliciting comments on Historic Properties which may be affected by the proposed undertaking. If you would like to provide specific information regarding potential effects that the proposed undertaking might have to properties that are listed on or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places and located within 1/2 mile of the site, please submit the comments (with Job #) to: Ramaker, Contractor for T-Mobile, 855 Community Dr, Sauk City, WI 53583 or via e-mail to history@ r am ake r. c o m w i t hin 30 days of this notice. Public Notice AT&T proposes to modify an existing facility (new tip heights 70.4’ & 79.2’) on the building at 63 W 124 th S t , New York , N Y (20220064). Interested par ties may contact Scott Horn (856-8091202) (1012 Industrial Dr., West Berlin, NJ 08091) with comments regarding potential ef fects on historic proper ties. Public Notice AT&T proposes to modify an existing facility (new tip heights 98.7’ & 109.3’) on the buildings at 39 & 45 Broadway, New York, NY (20220063). Interested parties may contact Scot t Horn (856 - 809 -1202) (1012 Industrial Dr., West Berlin, NJ 08091) with comments regarding potential effects on historic properties.

Notice of Qual. of JLL VALUATION & ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC. Auth. filed with SSNY on 2/4/22. Office location: New York. LLC formed in DE on 8/14/16. SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to: C/O United Agent Group Inc. 600 Mamaroneck Ave #400, Harrison, NY 10528 . Arts. of Org. filed with DE SOS . Townsend Bldg. Dover, DE 19901. Any law ful purpose. Notice of Formation of LMCIAS LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 2/4/22.Office location: New York SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to 535 5th Ave, 12th Fl, New York, NY 10017.Any lawful purpose. Notice of Formation of POTAMOS PROPERTIES LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 2/2/22.Office location: Richmond SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to 1930 Richmond Road, Staten Island, NY, 10306. Any lawful purpose. Notice of Formation of SDSK HOLDINGS, LLC. Ar ts . of Org. filed with SSNY on 12/20/21.Office location: New York SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to 80 Franklin St, Fl 2, New York, NY, 10013.Any lawful purpose. Notice of Formation of ALISTAR S PL AY PLACE LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 1/28/22.Office location: Kings SSNY desg. As agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be ser ved SSNY mail process to 275 Montgomery St, 2nd Fl, Brooklyn, NY 11225. Any law ful purpose.

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Notice of Formation of V VB SIDELINE SOLUTION LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 2/2/22.Office location: Kings SSNY desg. As agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served SSNY mail process to 2256 East 71 St, Brooklyn, NY, 11234. Any law ful purpose. Notice of Formation of WEST 73RD STREET LLC. Ar ts . of Org. filed with SSNY on 10/12/21.Office location: New York SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to 108 West 73rd St, New York, NY 10023. Any law ful purpose. Notice of Formation of ALAM MANAGEMENT LLC. Ar ts . Of Org. filed with SSNY on 2/2/22.Office location: Kings SSNY desg. As agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served SSNY mail process to 1027 Belmont Avenue #2b, Brooklyn, NY, 11208. Any lawful purpose. Notice of Formation of K AYEMES GROUP LLC. Ar ts . Of Org. filed with SSNY on 1/26/22.Office location: Kings SSNY desg. As agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served SSNY mail process to 5308 13th Ave Suite #437, Brooklyn, NY, 11219. Any lawful purpose. Notice of Formation of GREEN MUDE LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 7/29/21. Office location: Kings SSNY desg. As agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served S SN Y mail process 90 Broad St, 3rd Fl, New York, NY, 10004. Any law ful purpose. Public Notice AT&T proposes to modify their existing facility (new tip heights 69.6’) on the 70’ building at 43 Essex St, New York, NY (20211307). Interested parties may contact Scott Horn (856809-1202) (1012 Industrial Dr., West Berlin, NJ 08091) with comments regarding potential ef fects on historic proper ties.

Public Notice AT&T proposes to modify an existing facility (new tip heights 88’ & 89.3’) on the building at 711 West End Ave, New York , NY (20220060). Interested par ties may contact Scott Horn (8 5 6 809 -1202) (1012 Industrial Dr., West Berlin, NJ 08091) with comments regarding potential effects on historic properties.

Public Notice AT&T proposes to modify an existing facility (new tip heights 71.9’, 74’, and 80’) on the building at 136 Hicks S t , Brooklyn, NY (20220049). Interested parties may contact Scot t Horn (856 - 809 -1202) (1012 Industrial Dr., West Berlin, NJ 08091) with comments regarding potential effects on historic properties.

Public Notice AT&T proposes to modify an existing facility (new tip heights 82.2’ & 90.2’) on the building at 241 W 110 th S t , New York , N Y (20220003). Interested par ties may contact Scott Horn (856-8091202) (1012 Industrial Dr., West Berlin, NJ 08091) with comments regarding potential ef fects on historic proper ties.

Notice of Formation of ARCH-ITECT CYCLES LLC. Ar ts . of Org. filed with the SSNY on 01/26/2022. Office location: Bronx County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to LLC: Philip G. Douglas, 1188E 223 rd St, Bronx, NY-10466. Purpose: any lawful act or activity.

Public Notice AT&T proposes to modify an existing facility (new tip heights 120.1’ & 121.4’) on the building at 420 W 23rd St, New York , NY (20220007). Interested parties may contact Scot t Horn (856 - 809 -1202) (1012 Industrial Dr., West Berlin, NJ 08091) with comments regarding potential effects on historic properties.

Notice of Formation of DROSERA FILMS LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 2/10/22. Office location: Kings SSNY desg. As agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be s e r ve d S S N Y m ail process to 475 Sterling Pl Apt 5e, Brooklyn, NY 11238. Any lawful purpose.

Public Notice AT&T proposes to modify an existing facility (new tip heights 61.7’ & 68.4’) on the building at 74 Univer sit y Pl , N ew York, NY (20220004). Interested parties may c ont ac t S c ot t Horn (856 - 809 -1202) (1012 Industrial Dr., West Berlin, NJ 08091) with comments regarding potential ef fects on historic proper ties. Notice of Formation of Harlem Mental Health Counseling, LLC filed with SSNY on December 14, 2021. Office: New York County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to LLC: 232 West 116th St. Unit 164 New York, NY 10026. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. LEGALNOTICES@ CITYANDSTATENY.COM

Form of notice for onpremises license. Notice is hereby given that a license, number (1341566) for beer, wine, liquor &amp; Cider has been applied for by the undersigned to sell b e e r, w i n e , l i q u o r &amp; Cider at retail in a OP 252 under the A l c o h o l i c B e ve r a g e Control Law at 114 F R A N K L I N S T N Y, NY 10013 for on premises consumption. CASA CARMEN LLC. Public Notice AT&T proposes to modify an existing facility (new tip heights 65.5’) on the building at 1801 University Ave, Bronx, NY (20220024). Interested par ties may contact Scott Horn (856-8091202) (1012 Industrial Dr., West Berlin, NJ 08091) with comments regarding potential ef fects on historic proper ties. LEGALNOTICES@ CITYANDSTATENY.COM

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Public Notice AT&T proposes to modify an existing facility (new tip heights 74.6’ &; 84’) on the building at 3100 Brighton 3 rd St, Brooklyn, NY (20220048). Interested parties may contact Scot t Horn (856 - 809 -1202) (1012 Industrial Dr., West Berlin, NJ 08091) with comments regarding potential effects on historic properties. Notice of Formation of Jackie Martin Communications LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Dept. of State: 2/8/22. Office location: NY County. Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: 66 E. 79th St., NY, NY 10 075 . Purpose: all law ful purposes . Notice of Formation of SAUCE BY PAPRIK A LLC filed with SSNY on 01/12/2022. Office: Kings County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to LLC: 238 RICHARDSON STREET, APT 3B BROOKLYN, NY, 11222, USA . Purpose: any lawful act or activity. Notice of Qual. of R O N K O N K O M A REALT Y VENTURE I, L .L .C., filed with the SSNY on 5/24/2001. Office: NY County. LLC formed in DE on 5/17/2001. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served and shall mail process to: Pitcaird Properties Incorporated, 41 University Dr, Ste 100, Newton, PA 18940. Address required to be maintained in DE: c/o The Corporation Trust Company, 1209 Orange S t , Wilmington, DE 19801. Cert of Formation filed with DE Sect’y of State, John G. Townsend Bldg, 401 Federal St, Ste 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful act.

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Notice of Qual. of CHEW Y INSURANCE SERVICES, LLC. Auth. filed with SSNY on 2/9/21. Office location: We s t c h e s t e r. LLC formed in DE on 7/31. SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. S SN Y mail process to: C/O C o r p o r a te Creations Network Inc.600 Mamaroneck Ave #400, Harrison, NY 10528. Arts. of Org. filed with DE SOS. Townsend Bldg. Dover, DE 19901. Any law ful purpose. Notice of Qual. of C a l m o L L C . Au t h . filed with SSNY on 9/28/21. Office location: We s t c h e s t e r. LLC formed in DE on 9/28/21. SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to: 90 State St. Albany, NY 12207. Arts. of Org. filed with DE SOS . Townsend Bldg. Dover, DE 19901. Any law ful purpose. NOTICE OF FORMATION of Lee Group Holdings LLC, a NY LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 1/21/2022. Location: New York County. Designated Agent and Address for Service of Process: Ryan Lee, 40 Bleecker Street-Unit 5A , New York, NY 10012. Purpose: Any law ful purpose.

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CITY & STATE NEW YORK MANAGEMENT & PUBLISHING Publisher & General Manager Tom Allon tallon@ cityandstateny.com, Vice President of Operations Jasmin Freeman, Director, Editorial Expansion Jon Lentz, Comptroller David Pirozzi, Business & Operations Manager Patrea Patterson, Administrative Assistant Sarah Banducci

Who was up and who was down last week

LOSERS THE BEST OF THE REST JAMES SKOUFIS & PHIL STECK

The state senator and Assembly member scored a win after Gov. Kathy Hochul signed their bill establishing the Office of the Advocate for People with Disabilities. A single state official will now be responsible for helping New Yorkers navigate the tricky social services bureaucracy following a multiyear effort to pass the bill.

BRUCE BLAKEMAN

The Nassau County executive made it his personal mission to stand up to what he believed was state overreach on pandemic mandates, and his actions landed him a short profile in The New York Times, which is impressive for a GOP suburban elected official.

CREATIVE Art Director Andrew Horton, Senior Graphic Designer Alex Law, Senior Graphic Designer Aaron Aniton, Junior Graphic Designer Izairis Santana, Photo Researcher Michelle Steinhauser

KATHY HOCHUL Gov. Kathy Hochul, New York’s biggest LLC fundraiser in 2021, may be in violation of state law that requires the identities of individuals behind certain donations be disclosed. The state Board of Elections has failed to enforce the 2019 “LLC loophole” reforms. On top of that, Hochul will be forced to respond to a subpoena questioning whether she pushed to have state regulators approve a cannabis company merger. THE REST OF THE WORST VICTOR RIVERA

Corruption is no novelty in New York, but there’s a special sting that comes when it’s a homeless shelter operator. The former leader of the Bronx Parent Housing Network admitted to accepting bribes from contractors and laundering money. He is likely to face prison time and a big fine, in addition to forfeiting over $1 million.

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New York City correction officers made double the amount of drug seizures compared to pre-pandemic years. Criminal justice activists have pointed fingers at officers as the likely smuggling culprits, leaving Benny Boscio to defend his union members.

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ERIC ADAMS The New York City mayor received high voter approval ratings, praise for his public safety plan in Albany and a convenient distraction from a potentially damning story. Quinnipiac University released a survey that showed 64% of voters were optimistic about Adams. Moderate Democrats and Republicans in the state Legislature also lauded Adams’ agenda for addressing violent crime.

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Former state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman really seemed to be (until now) privately trying to deal with the harm he caused, leading up to his resignation after being accused of physical and emotional abuse. Not everybody will like the steps he has taken – and the steps he hasn’t – but remember, it could be worse. He could be a former governor who has had his lawyer hold countless press conferences professing his innocence. Have these other disgraced politicians considered taking up yoga?

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