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Every mayor tries to make his own mark on New York — in part by showing how he differs from his immediate predecessor, in part by choosing themes and programs that he can call his own. We have seen this pattern play out since the first term of the first “Mayor Swagger,” Ed Koch. As leaders who have created our own initiatives and developed our own programs, we’ve learned to operate with a combination of thick skin, a sense of humor, and a willingness to confront every mayor when they either ignore the successes of others or make claims that simply don’t reflect reality.

McKinsey & Co. has reportedly leased more than 19,000 square feet at U.S. Bank Tower in Los Angeles, the Brodsky Organization is said to be selling a Brooklyn residential building for north of $100 million and State Farm has reportedly loaned $26 million for a Long Island shopping center.

The New York City Council voted to approve Innovation QNS, a $2 billion mixed-use development that will bring 3,200 apartments to Astoria, Queens.

The City Council approved what is expected to become the largest private housing project in Queens

The New York City Council approved a massive $2 billion housing development in Queens amid an affordable housing crisis.