NEW YORK CITY-News coverage begins today in London while columnists treating personnel concerns, corporate real estate issues and national legislation bring greater breadth to GlobeSt.com's editorial lineup.

SAYREVILLE, NJ-Two high-tech/flex assets, each measuring 60,000 sf, are expected to be 50% preleased by completion date.

NEW YORK CITY-It was a squeaker, but Silverstein Properties has just overcome its last minute financial concerns to seal the 99-year lease on the World Trade Center. Silverstein's financial woes just a rumor, says one insider.

NEW YORK CITY-Larry Silverstein has to pony up some cash today if he wants to buy the World Trade Center. If not, contender number 2 in this ongoing saga may go by the boards. Vornado lost its bid just a month ago due to reportedly heated snags in the negotiations.

NEW YORK CITY-Dai-ichi Life has shed the 1.6-million-sf asset to a joint venture forged between the REIT and Allied Partners. The closing ends a months-long process involving complex asset swaps.

NEW YORK CITY-In the midst of a major reorganization of its corporate real estate advisory group, Mark Smith has been tapped to head the operation. Smith fills the void left by Barry Barovick, who leaves to head Grubb & Ellis.

SHREWSBURY, NJ-Internet Photonics has inked a deal for 25,896 sf at 1030 Broad St. here. The local market boasts a 1.5% vacancy rate.

WASHINGTON TWNSHP, NJ-Mixed-use communities combining retail, condo and residential are redefining the neighborhood concept here. Construction has already begun on one development.