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Westchester's 2024 Q3 Commercial Real Estate Market Shows 'Mixed Results': Report Westchester's 2024 Q3 Commercial Real Estate Market Shows 'Mixed Results': Report
Westchester's 2024 Q3 Commercial Real Estate Market Shows 'Mixed Results': Report Although demand for Westchester retail space and multifamily apartment complexes improved during the third quarter of 2024, the market for other commercial properties in the county did not fare as well, according to an all-new report.  The data regarding the county's commercial real estate market came from Houlihan Lawrence's Q3 Commercial Market Report, released on Tuesday, Oct. 29.  According to the real estate brokerage, demand for retail space in Westchester "continues to evolve rapidly," as consumers have healthy purchasing power and are on the lookout for "con…
Film, TV Productions Filmed In Westchester Score 32 Emmy Nominations Film, TV Productions Filmed In Westchester Score 32 Emmy Nominations
Film, TV Productions Filmed In Westchester Score 32 Emmy Nominations Westchester has once again proved itself to be a winning destination when it comes to filming, as shows produced in the county over the past year have earned over 30 Emmy nominations.  The nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced on Wednesday, July 17. Of the list, a whopping 32 were garnered by productions filmed in Westchester, county officials said. Some of these productions include: Amazon Prime's "Fallout," which was filmed at the Verplanck quarry in Cortlandt and secured 16 nominations in acting, production, and writing categories; FX's "Feud: Capote & The…
COVID-19: NY Gyms, Casinos, Stadiums, Offices Can Increase Occupancy COVID-19: NY Gyms, Casinos, Stadiums, Offices Can Increase Occupancy
Covid-19: NY Gyms, Casinos, Stadiums, Offices Can Increase Occupancy With New York continuing to show signs of recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, additional restrictions placed on certain businesses and industries are being lifted. During a COVID-19 briefing on Monday, April 26 in Syracuse, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that stadiums, offices, casinos, gyms, and fitness centers outside of New York City can all increase its occupancy. Cuomo said that the following restrictions are now in place as of Saturday, May 15: Offices: from 50 percent to 75 percent occupancy; Casinos: from 25 percent to 50 percent occupancy; Gyms and fitness centers outside New Y…
COVID-19: Some Restrictions Lifted On NY Arenas, Movie Theaters, Museums, Zoos COVID-19: Some Restrictions Lifted On NY Arenas, Movie Theaters, Museums, Zoos
Covid-19: Some Restrictions Lifted On NY Arenas, Movie Theaters, Museums, Zoos Some businesses and facilities in New York will be opening up wider as the state continues combating the spread of COVID-19. During his latest COVID-19 briefing on Monday, April 19 in Manhattan, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that capacity would be increased for the state’s museums, zoos, movie theaters, and large indoor arenas. Cuomo said that beginning on Monday, April 26, museums and zoos in New York would be able to open up to 50 percent capacity, while movie theaters will be permitted to allow patrons inside up to 33 percent capacity. Just in time for the NBA Playoffs - where the Brookly…
COVID-19: NY See New Seven-Day Positive-Test Rate Decline; New Rundown Of Hudson Valley Cases COVID-19: NY See New Seven-Day Positive-Test Rate Decline; New Rundown Of Hudson Valley Cases
Covid-19: NY See New Seven-Day Positive-Test Rate Decline; New Rundown Of Hudson Valley Cases The Hudson Valley now has the state's highest infection rate as New York has seen its seven-day COVID-19 positivity rate drop for 41 straight days, recording its lowest mark since Monday, Nov. 23. New York continues to recover from the post-holiday surge, as the statewide positivity rate dipped down to 3.61 percent as the state sees a drop in new cases and hospitalizations. In the Hudson Valley, the infection rate has dropped from 4.47 percent on Monday, Feb. 15 down to 4.40 percent on Wednesday, Feb. 17, the highest in the state ahead of Long Island (4.39) and New York City (4.28 per…
COVID-19: New York Expected To Loosen Up Some Restrictions On Economy COVID-19: New York Expected To Loosen Up Some Restrictions On Economy
Covid-19: New York Expected To Loosen Up Some Restrictions On Economy With New York coming out the other side of the “post-holiday COVID-19” spike, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said that the state may be loosening the restrictions on some areas that were hit hardest by the virus. Cuomo said that with infection and hospital rates on the decline, he and the Department of Health are looking to “loosen the valve” on certain aspects of the economy to jumpstart New York’s reopening. “We said that we hoped the spike would end after Jan. 1 when people stopped socializing as much … We talked about (that happening) in mid and late January, and that’s right where we are,” Cuomo sa…