Wal-Mart 'would like to be' in the outer-boroughs. [Crain's]
Hamptons rental season strongest since '03? [NY Sun]
'Keen' demand among investors for city rental properties. [NY Sun]
Meet the city's new urban-design director. [NY Sun]
Large rezoning in Jamaica faces opposition. [NY Sun]
Concrete on the rise in New York projects. [NY Sun]
City Council members gloat over Wal-Mart concession. [NY Sun]
Former Elad CFO blames firing on not being Israeli. [NY Sun]
Sander picks former boss to head subways, buses. [NY Post]
Sarah Ferguson buying in Cipriani Club Residences. [NY Post]
Council OKs tax benefits for Mitchell-Lama projects. [NY Times]
Brooklyn, Queens buildings sell for $118 M. [GlobeSt]
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