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Real Estate Roundup: Cedar Corners Warehouse Project Secures IDA Benefits; Westhab Housing Project To Provide 81 Affordable Units In Village of Haverstraw; Multi-Family Floating Zones Under Consideration In Orangetown
Congers Warehouse Projects Advances With Financial Support From IDA; Westhab’s Partnership With Village of Haverstraw Will Net 81 Affordable Housing Units; Multi-Family Floating Zone Considered For Orangetown’s Light Industrial Districts
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Senator Skoufis Seeks Veto Of $80 Million Amazon Warehouse PILOT; New York Quickway Expansion Put On Hold; OSI acquires Verkeerderkill Falls
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Real Estate Roundup: Cedar Corners Warehouse Project Secures IDA Benefits; Westhab Housing Project To Provide 81 Affordable Units In Village of Haverstraw; Multi-Family Floating Zones Under Consideration In Orangetown
Congers Warehouse Projects Advances With Financial Support From IDA; Westhab’s Partnership With Village of Haverstraw Will Net 81 Affordable Housing Units; Multi-Family Floating Zone Considered For Orangetown’s Light Industrial Districts
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