NEW YORK CITY-The vote by Merrill Lynch's shareholders follows federal and EU approvals of the $50-billion deal with Bank of America.

NEW YORK CITY-The vote by Merrill Lynch's shareholders follows federal and EU approvals of the $50-billion deal with Bank of America.

ALBANY-The Ravitch Commission proposes a payroll tax and tolls on now-free bridges to help the Metropolitan Transportation Authority overcome a $1.2 billion deficit.

ALBANY-The Ravitch Commission proposes a payroll tax and tolls on now-free bridges to help the Metropolitan Transportation Authority overcome a $1.2 billion deficit.

NEW YORK CITY-The two three-story office buildings, vacant since sole tenant AT&T moved out, are being annexed to Nicotra Group's corporate park.

NEW YORK CITY-The four principals of Gallin Glick Sullivan O'Keefe each bring 40 years of CRE experience to devising workout strategies.

NEW YORK CITY-The four principals of Gallin Glick Sullivan O'Keefe each bring 40 years of CRE experience to devising workout strategies.

NEW YORK CITY-A suit filed in the state Supreme Court alleges the bank is obligated to repurchase up to 400,000 loans; Countrywide says the suit has no merit.