Health Care Interests Take Shape Ahead of State Budget Negotiations
Health care stakeholders in New York are mobilizing as the state budget negotiations intensify, with the Associated Medical Schools of New York lobbying for an additional $100 million to bolster biomedical research and life‑science jobs. The state already receives over $3.5 billion from the NIH, supporting roughly 35,000 positions, but recent federal grant reductions have raised concerns about long‑term research stability. Labor unions representing nurses and hospital workers are also demanding $2 billion to fill gaps left by Medicaid cuts and the Trump‑era H.R. 1 reforms. Governor Hochul’s budget already earmarks a historic $38.2 billion for Medicaid, plus a $1.2 billion boost from a managed‑care tax.
Late Manhattan Landlord’s Townhouse with Rare Indoor Pool Comes to Market
A historic red‑brick townhouse on West 74th Street is listed for $14.9 million, featuring a rare 41‑foot indoor swimming pool with skylight. The five‑story, 6,500‑sq‑ft residence includes five bedrooms, six full baths, two elevators, and a terrace‑enabled primary suite. Purchased by...
Court Clears Way for 24-Story Garment District Tower After Pretzel Mogul Loses Breach-of-Contract Suit
Manhattan Supreme Court Judge Paul Goetz ruled in favor of Shahn Andersen, allowing him to proceed with the purchase of a 6‑story industrial building at 349 West 37th Street in the Garment District. The decision overturns seller George Makkos’ attempt...
Northwell Temporarily Closes Beds, Cuts Jobs at Long Island Rehabilitation Facility
Northwell Health announced the temporary closure of a 30‑bed unit at its Orzac Center for Rehabilitation in Valley Stream, resulting in the layoff of more than 30 union workers, including licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants and physical therapists. The...
Vanbarton Seeks to Alter Public Space at Whimsical FiDi Building Under Conversion Plan
Vanbarton Group filed plans to remodel the 5,100‑square‑foot plaza at 77 Water Street, a privately owned public space in Manhattan’s Financial District. The proposal calls for removing two long‑standing metal sculptures and roughly half the existing honey‑locust trees, while adding...
Steven Fulop’s ‘Centrist’ Vision for the Partnership in the Age of Mamdani
Steven Fulop, former Jersey City mayor, became president and CEO of the Partnership for New York City in January, pledging to transform the group into the city’s premier centrist advocacy organization. The shift follows criticism that the Partnership failed to...