WHITE PLAINS, NY-Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide Inc. reports that its Sheraton Stamford hotel has placed the first on-line procurement order with a new electronic management tool.

HIGHLAND FALLS, NY-The same day HUD Secretary Andrew Cuomo was handing out millions of dollars in assistance, New York Governor George Pataki had some greenbacks for the Hudson Valley, too.

NEW ROCHELLE-AvalonBay Communities holds ceremonial topping off ceremony for its high-rise luxury rental project. Completion is slated for spring.

NEW YORK CITY-The position is a reward for consistent performance that ranks him among top brokers nationwide. He has been involved in deals with Standard & Poors, Ernst & Young and Boston Properties.

MONTGOMERY, NY-The $30 million facility is expected to create 200 jobs when it opens next year. It will service stores throughout the Northeast.

WHITE PLAINS-The design consulting and image strategy firm is looking to attract employees who don't want to commute to New York City.

RYE BROOK-The former assistant director of sales at the New York Hilton has been named director of sales and marketing for the Hilton Rye Hotel and the Hilton Tarrytown.

STAMFORD, CT-Louis Dreyfus Property Group marketing new high-rise office building to be built in downtown Stamford. The availability rate for class A office space is 5%.