State Dangles Buyout Lifeline To Flood-Weary Mastic Beach Neighbors
New York State mailed 144 buyout notices to Mastic Beach homeowners under the Blue Buffers program; applications are due April 30, 2026. The offers would convert flood-prone lots to protected open space.
Downtown Gatekeepers Finally Clear Ambassador Hotel Comeback And Cathedral Commons
The DDRB approved concept designs Thursday for a restored Ambassador Hotel and the Cathedral Commons housing plan, clearing a major design hurdle for both projects. Each move brings the developments closer to permits and construction.
City Rent Board Says Landlord Costs Are Racing Past Inflation
Rent‑Guidelines Board research shows operating costs for stabilized buildings rose 5.3% in the last year and about 31% over five years, with fuel and insurance driving the jump.
Taxman Hits Home: Property Bills Beat Inflation Across The U.S.
Property‑tax bills rose faster than inflation in 2025, with the average homeowner paying $4,427. See which states were hit hardest and what homeowners can do.
Mountain View Drags Long-Stalled Downtown Hotel Deal Back From The Dead
City leaders approved an amended lease to revive a long‑dormant Hope Street hotel‑office plan, trading a hotel garage for shared parking and new payments toward municipal parking. The move aims to cut costs and speed construction.












