REBNY appeals FARE Act loss

June 12, 2025 / no comments

The Real Estate Board of New York really thinks the judge who let the FARE Act go into effect this week got it wrong. The trade group filed a notice on Thursday that it is appealing Judge Ronnie Abrams’ Tuesday decision, which dismissed REBNY’s motion for a preliminary injunction to pause the Fairness in Apartment […]

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Former Appraisal Institute Exec Dropped From Sexual Harassment Lawsuit

June 12, 2025 / no comments

Craig Steinley, a former executive at the Appraisal Institute, was dropped from a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by the trade group’s former CEO. 
The civil charges against Steinley and AI were brought by Cindy Chance, who was terminated from the top post at AI in September 2024. Chance is still pursuing the case against her former employer, alleging that senior leadership failed to take action over reports of inappropriate behavior from Steinley and a sexually charged work environment. 
 
 

Burlington gobbles up Macy’s lease in Melville

June 12, 2025 / no comments

Burlington is beginning to make a habit of seizing on the struggles of other big-box retailers. The discount retailer signed a lease to open at the Melville Mall shopping center in Huntington Station, Newsday reported. The 32,000-square-foot lease at 180 Walt Whitman Road covers space formerly occupied by a Macy’s Backstage location.  The off-price Macy’s […]

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