NEW YORK CITY-The interim PATH station that took commuters into the World Trade Center site before being destroyed in the terror attacks, is a month ahead of schedule and should be up and running for commuter travel in a month.

NEW YORK CITY-A fixture in Midtown South for more than 20 years, Beyer Blinder Belle Architects & Planners LLP signs a 20,000 sf lease renewal and adds on 20,000 sf more for expansion space.

NEW YORK CITY-The Port Authority and City of New York have reached an agreement that means approximately $700 million to the city when the deal closes. The Port Authority will increase its future PILOT payments for the World Trade Center site.

NEW YORK CITY-Industry veteran Abe Wallach will head up Carlton's new venture that puts the firm directly in the real estate principal business.

NEW YORK CITY-A newcomer to the New York City real estate investment market snags the 250,000-sf 660 Madison Ave. for $160 million or $640 per sf. The space is located on top of retailer Barney's New York, which is owned by a separate entity.

NEW YORK CITY-The "For Sale" sign at the Roosevelt Hotel has been taken down. The current owners have rejected numerous bids and will refinance the Midtown landmark instead.

NEW YORK CITY-British investment firm Coller Capital branches out from the European marketplace taking 4,000 sf at 410 Park Ave. for its US headquarters.

NEW YORK CITY-Coming right on the heels of another big buy, Max Capital Management purchases the 1.2 million sf 237 Park Ave., also known as the Atrium.