ALBANY-The suit filed here by four trade associations comes as the impasse over the state budget continues; a NYSDOT spokeswoman declines to comment.

NEW YORK CITY-The lagging recovery of property-level fundamentals will remain a concern throughout 2010, Fitch says, although REITs' equity positions are stronger this year.

NEW YORK CITY-The lagging recovery of property-level fundamentals will remain a concern throughout 2010, Fitch says, although REITs' equity positions are stronger this year.

NEW YORK CITY-But Marty Lanigan, who just joined Meridian Capital, sees lenders and borrowers alike gearing up to do transactions once again.

NEW YORK CITY-But Marty Lanigan, who just joined Meridian Capital, sees lenders and borrowers alike gearing up to do transactions once again.

NEW YORK CITY-Formerly chief of staff for Deputy Mayor Daniel Doctoroff, Whelan will be instrumental in advancing REBNY's political initiatives.

NEW YORK CITY-Formerly chief of staff for Deputy Mayor Daniel Doctoroff, Whelan will be instrumental in advancing REBNY's political initiatives.

NEW YORK CITY-The retailer is taking three full levels at 250 W. 57th St., highlighting this week's wrap-up of deals.