NEW YORK CITY-While investment levels have almost returned to pre-recession levels, challenges to raise equity persist for many International markets, new research shows.

NEW YORK CITY-Downtown-based attorney Adam Leitman Bailey talks to GlobeSt.com’s Jacqueline Hlavenka about what commercial and residential owners-- and occupants alike--should be aware of, including rent breaks and damage assistance.

NEW YORK CITY-The study maps out a framework for commercial real estate growth in Downtown Brooklyn, DUMBO and the Navy Yard.

NEW YORK CITY-As director of housing recovery operators, Gair, a top 9/11 official, will serve as a liaison for the city's hardest hit areas, including Staten Island, the Rockaways and south Brooklyn.

NEW YORK CITY-All streets in the immediate area are in the process of being opened, excluding two lanes on the north side of West 57th Street between 6th and 7th avenues.

NEW YORK CITY-Workers returned after 16 million gallons of water was pumped out of the 16-acre site, Governor Andrew Cuomo said this morning.

NEW YORK CITY-A crane hanging from the tower at 157 W. 57th St. partially collapsed from strong winds from Hurricane Sandy, reports show.

ALBANY-During a news conference Monday morning, the governor said because of already-rising water levels, the Holland and Brooklyn Battery Tunnels will be closed as of 2 p.m. today, and special precautions are being taken at the World Trade Center site.