Governor Cuomo plans changes to brownfields tax breaks in New York, according to The Buffalo News. Cuomo wants to focus tax breaks on sites with actual blight and industrial locations.

New Jersey Economic Development Authority issued a press release outlining the progress with the Governor Christie Administration's efforts to grow the state's technology sector. Programs available to technology firms include Angel Investor Tax Credit program, Technology Business Tax Certificate Transfer program and Grow NJ tax credits.

Association for Redevelopment Initiatives' case study details the transformation of 12 former brownfield sites into Berry Lane Park, a public park in one of New Jersey's poorest neighborhoods. Berry Lane Park was funded through a mix of public and private sources including EPA and HUD grants.

This report by the Urban Design Lab, Columbia University conducted this comprehensive assessment of the potential for urban agriculture in New York City (NYC). This project is the first large-scale analysis of its kind for NYC. The aim of this project is to outline and address a broad scope of issues that should be considered as public interest in urban agriculture continues to grow.

A New York developer has raised about $600 million to finance the foundation of three towers at the Hudson Yards project through the federal EB-5 visa program. The amount raised through EB-5 is a record, according to the Wall Street Journal.

February 25-26, 2015
The Intro Bond Finance WebCourse will address the basic requirements for issuing a bond, the rules and regulations that govern tax-exempt and taxable bonds, the major players involved in a bond transaction, and the roles and responsibilities of both public and private sector participants. Plus, learn about the tax-exempt bond market, the ratings process, how to buy and sell bonds, and ongoing continuing disclosure.

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