New York City is having a moment.

The Knicks have won the championship. The World Cup is underway. And the country just marked its 250th Anniversary. Through it all, New York is at the center of the action.

But how does that energy turn into real economic impact?

In this episode, we’re joined by Melissa Pumphrey, Chief Economist at NYC Economic Development Corporation, to break down what this moment means for New York City’s economy, how businesses can make the most of it, and where real estate fits into the bigger picture.

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Local Law 97 is quickly becoming one of the biggest challenges facing New York City buildings — especially co-ops and condos.

Designed to cut carbon emissions, the law sets strict limits for large buildings, with steep penalties for those that don’t comply. It’s a major step toward the city’s climate goals, but for co-ops, the path forward is far from straightforward.

So what does compliance actually look like?

In this episode, we’re joined by Richard Yancey, CEO of the Building Energy Exchange, to break down what Local Law 97 means for co-ops and what comes next for buildings across New York City.

Resources discussed in the episode:

• BE-Ex's Cutting Carbon in Co-ops & Condos project
• BE-Ex's Climate Mobilization Act Series
• BE-Ex's Building Performance Partnership Webinar
• NYC Accelerator
• New York City Energy Efficiency Corporation
• Council of New York Cooperatives & Condominiums

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Sidewalk sheds are everywhere in New York City — lining blocks, darkening storefronts, and often staying up for years.

Originally designed to protect pedestrians from falling debris, many of these structures stem from Local Law 11, the city’s facade inspection requirement for taller buildings. The law was created to improve safety, but critics say it has also led to thousands of long-term sheds and costly, complex repairs.

So how did we get here? Are sidewalk sheds actually making the city safer? And is there a better way?

In this episode, we’re joined by Ahmed Tigani, Commissioner of the New York City Department of Buildings, to break down how the system works today and what potential reforms could mean for the future of New York City’s streets.

To learn more about Local Law 11 and read the report, visit https://www.nyc.gov/site/buildings/safety/facade-local-law.page

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