In Loving Memory of Arnold Penner

A Beautiful Soul Remembered

Happy and always smiling is how we should all remember my dear friend, Arnold Penner.

Arnold Penner

1936-2023

Annie and I are deeply saddened by the passing of our dear friend, Arnold Penner. He was an exceptionally charitable individual, leaving a lasting impact on all those who knew him. He was held in high regard by a wide circle of people. Our hearts and sympathies are with Mimi and her family during this difficult time.

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One of the great benefits of being a publisher is the chance to learn from brilliant people about the latest trends. Our cover story on the life sciences development in Hudson Valley is the result of one of these conversations, which enlightened me to just how much growth has taken place in this sector.

I won’t pretend to understand all the technology needed to safely build a laboratory or R&D facility, but I now know that these developments are a huge opportunity for spaces in and around the city — and to benefit our people and planet. I hope you enjoy our overview of Hudson Valley and other projects, and please look forward to more to come.

Meanwhile, you’ll see that events are back in full swing, and we’re looking ahead to an even busier fall.

Case in point: as summer begins to wane, don’t forget that there is still time to register for the Mann Charitable Foundation Annual Golf Outing, being held on August 21 at the Fresh Meadow Country Club. We’re thrilled to honor Bob Grgic, president and CEO of White Oak Commercial Finance, and Christopher Petermann, co-partner in charge of the private foundation practice. We’ll have a fine day of brunch and golf, followed by cocktails and dinner. The MCF was founded in memory of my parents Irving and Marion Mann, and supports research and other initiatives around Crohn’s Disease and colitis, breast cancer, liver disease, lymphoma and macular degeneration. For more information, contact me or pherrera@ themanncharitablefoundation.com.

Enjoy the rest of the summer!

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We’re back!

Double issues are wonderful in that we all have some tme to take a breath, hit a beach (mine was in Mexico) or the mountains and regroup. But they also can be really frustratng with so much news and analysis to share.

That’s why, in this issue that’s focused on the burgeoning Life Sciences sector, you’ll also fnd a healthy dose of retail in light of May’s ICSC conference in Las Vegas. As a veteran of that all-important meetng, I’ve seen it through great tmes, downturns and the return from COVID-19, and this year was one of the most productve ever. But there is only so much a landlord can do to keep the shoppers coming — as Marshal Cohen notes, retailers also must fnd new ways and goods to engage the consumer.

Other features from our growing list of expert contributors focus on legal trends in Florida and a guide to the newest technologies to help you manage and market your propertes. Look for even more on the later in next month's Proptech issue.

Maybe we should get back to the beach one more tme …