Crain's New York Business

He may not be Santa Claus, but Dan Casterella brings as much holiday cheer to the season as Old Saint Nicholas. As the CEO of American Christmas — a Mt. Vernon-based company that procures, designs and installs holiday decorations — Casterella's busy season basically starts in the summer and doesn't end until long after most people have put their trees on the curb. "Remember: What goes up must come down," Casterella said of the twinkling lights and displays. The more than 50-year-old business does about 800 installations each year for roughly 400 clients around the country. Some of its biggest include New York-based real estate firms Tishman Speyer, Vornado and Cushman & Wakefield as well as institutions known for their festive holidays displays, such as Radio City Music Hall, Cartier and Saks Fifth Avenue. Read more from Julianne Cuba: https://lnkd.in/ertxZtDN

The ambitious housing plan survived outer-borough pushback and Eric Adams’ indictment, among other challenges.

The J-51 program may help landlords comply with Local Law 97 and allow co-ops to avoid financial crises by covering up to 70% of the cost of necessary renovations.

The Dominick wants more outdoor seating for seafood restaurant Vestry.

The store will open sometime next year.

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The disgraced actor failed to pay a $4.2 million loan on the Lenox Hill property.

The insurance industry is watching with increasing concern as its contentious business practices take center stage.

How did Mayor Eric Adams' City of Yes housing plan pass, despite ferocious opposition and his own indictment? Careful policy choices, unlikely alliances and some political courage, 10 people closely involved in the 2-year fight told me. Here's an inside look: https://lnkd.in/ePS6dZvy

Travelers who use the new technology will be able to verify their identity "without breaking stride," according to Clear.