Peekskill, long in the wings, seeks the limelight
A sleek complex sets its sites on the waterfront
By BRYAN F. YURCAN

Trying to succeed where others have failed, Bill Eichengrun believes the time is right for Class A office space to flourish in northern Westchester County.

“There is a tremendous need for quality office space in northern Westchester County,” said Eichengrun, the principal of 9 Corporate Drive Peekskill Development L.L.C., which is based in Cortlandt Manor.

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Commuter tax fogs the roadways
BY JOHN GOLDEN

At A-1 Courier Inc. in Mount Vernon last week, operations manager Rich Shea wasn’t concerned about New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s plan to charge a congestion pricing fee for vehicles entering Manhattan below 86th Street. Under the proposal recently introduced as state legislation and supported by Gov. Eliot Spitzer, trucks such as those A-1 operates in its metropolitan air courier service would pay $21 to drive in Manhattan’s central business district between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. weekdays.

Solar power outlook cloudy
State incentives fail to attract more businesses
By LYNN WOODS

It cuts energy costs dramatically, it reduces carbon dioxide emissions, it’s low-maintenance and the fuel source is free.

Speedy bus veterans share their experience
By BRYAN F. YURCAN

Several advocates for and experts on bus rapid transit laid out ideas recently for what they believe is the best transit option for the Interstate 287 corridor.

Helicopter business lands at Stewart
BY KATHY KAHN

There was a time you could almost hear a pin drop in the New Windsor terminal at Stewart International Airport. Airlines came in with fanfare and left without much ado. In the post 9/11 era, fliers stayed home or drove to the metropolitan airports for cheaper rates and greater availability.

Too late for some, state addresses subprime fiasco
By ALEXANDER SOULE

With experts predicting a sharp increase in foreclosures despite stiff laws against predatory loans, New York lawmakers in the past several weeks have launched new initiatives to stem abuse by mortgage lenders and brokers.

Historic train station is for sale
BY JOHN GOLDEN

For Sale: historic railroad station in Mamaroneck. Comes with massive fireplace no longer used, stained-glass semioval windows and antique waiting benches. Needs extensive repairs by new owner.

Feds stake $5 million for IT training
Nutmeg and Empire states join hands in effort
By ALEXANDER SOULE

Mindful of IBM Corp.’s continued influence in the lower Hudson Valley, a new work- force development group plans to spend some of a $5 million federal grant on information technology training and entrepreneurship programs.

Forum highlights regional challenges
By LYNN WOODS

Despite differences in party affiliation, four county executives are committed to working together to tackle regional challenges.

More schooling planned for Realtors
By CHRISTINA OCCHIPINTI

The New York State Real Estate Board is moving closer to receiving approval for its curriculum change in the real estate salespersons course.

Deadline nears for federal nor’easter aid
BY JOHN GOLDEN

With a filing deadline one week away, nine out of 10 businesses registered as April flood victims with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have not sought the disaster recovery loans for which they are eligible.