BOSTON—The third time's a charm for Equity Residential. The Chicago-based developer has secured approval from the Boston Redevelopment Authority for its amended $350-million 44-story Garden Garage project in the West End.

DUNKIRK, NY—In concert with considerable investment from the state, Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced, the company is investing in a major expansion of its manufacturing here and its Buffalo headquarters.

BOSTON—For those real estate professionals who are anxious to hear any news from the company that used to “bring good things to light” and is now known for its “imagination at work” will have to wait a little longer to hear details about its corporate headquarters move to Boston.

NEW YORK CITY—Several sectors of the real estate investment market in the Bronx enjoyed a significant increase in activity in 2015, led by the development property market, which enjoyed a 63% increase over 2014 levels.

ALBANY, NY—In a letter to federal banking regulators, the Governor voiced strong opposition to the pending acquisition of First Niagara Financial by KeyCorp.

FRAMINGHAM, MA—The contested $6.3-billion merger of office supply giants Staples, Inc. and Office Depot got a shot in the arm as the European Union approved the deal.

BOSTON—Following up on his announcement last year to leverage underutilized state-owned assets, Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker announced on Tuesday that the state and City of Boston will look to redevelop a nearly six-acre Downtown parcel here.

NEW YORK CITY—The lease represents "part of a seismic shift in Lower Manhattan," says landlord Larry Silverstein.