New York

The Port of New York and New Jersey handled 617,024 TEUs (20-foot equivalent units) in January 2020, the second busiest January on record.

Larry Silverstein, chairman and founder of real estate development and management firm Silverstein Properties, has had eyes for Lower Manhattan since his first acquisition at 44 Wall St. in the early 1970s.

Wagamama has opened up another location in Midtown at 100 W 55th St. as part of its plan to open more locations across the Northeast in markets such as Washington, D.C.

Turnbridge Equities, a national real estate development and management firm, has unveiled plans for a 1.2-million-square-foot last-mile distribution center in the South Bronx located at 980 East 149th St.

Metropolitan Realty, a real estate company, has tapped Cushman & Wakefield to lead leasing efforts for 50-05 Metropolitan Ave., a mixed-use retail and office development in Ridgewood, Queens, bordering Brooklyn.

Increased climate change concerns in the industry have stakeholders considering the lifespan of buildings more closely to make sure they're flexible for many uses and serve the lifespan intended for its use to cut down on carbon emissions and waste that arises from the construction process.