A few weeks ago, we described Amazon as an “ever-expanding behemoth” on the Manhattan scene, following its 330,000 square-foot lease signing at 10 Bryant Park. The deal followed its $1 billion purchase of the former Lord & Taylor building and large leases at three other buildings. But Jeff Bezos wasn’t done. On Friday, Amazon closed on…

Bryan Taps Vincent Roberts to Lead Sports, Parks and Recreation
With dozens of Federal Emergency Management Agency-funded projects still in motion and aging public spaces in need of upkeep, Sports, Parks and Recreation Commissioner-nominee Vince Roberts says the path forward starts with finishing what’s been started — and finding ways to pay for what comes next.