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This month Empire Outlets, owned by BFC Partners and Goldman Sachs, unveiled a free job training program for those wishing to begin a career in the retail industry. Fulfilling a commitment made to the Staten Island community prior to its ground breaking in 2015, Empire Outlets will create 1,200 new jobs when it opens next spring.  At least 60% of those jobs will be reserved for Staten Islanders. …

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Casandra Properties ICSC Recon 2017

Staten Island’s top producing Real Estate Brokers/Agents are heading west to Las Vegas for ICSC ReCON 2017. Leading the team is Casandra Properties’ Managing Director, James Prendamano who, along with Brian McGowan, Robert Nixon, John Pitera, Sonia Tomai, Angie Master and Rebecca Matulonis will be showcasing a wide array of Staten Island projects and properties to some of the world’s most renowned…

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fast ferry SI

By James Prendamano

If you have driven down Richmond Terrace lately, no doubt you noticed a flurry of construction going on around the St. George Ferry Terminal.  The concrete parking structure for the New York Wheel is quite visible to passersby.  Adjacent to the Richmond County Bank Ballpark the curtain wall continues to be installed as Empire Outlets moves closer to a Grand Opening.  On the…

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bay street si ny

The Department of Small Business Services announced that it has awarded a $1.54 million grant to the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce to help businesses along the Bay Street corridor.  The grant will be used for beautification projects, district-wide marketing, and to organize merchants.

James Prendamano joined the Chamber just over a year ago and has been actively engaged in activities to grow…

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Brian McGowan hotel

By Brian McGowan

Last week it was announced that the old convent on Fort Place in St. George, Staten Island would become a boutique hotel.  In an interview with the Staten Island Advance, local developer George Christo announced that he changed his plans for the project to become an apartment building because it made sense for the community.

My partner Rob Nixon and I have been working with real…

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Verrazano Narrows Bridge SI

By James Prendamano

You may have read the Staten Island Advance recently and noticed the story by reporter Tracey Porpora entitled, “Brooklyn businesses cross the bridge to open on Staten Island.”

The article discussed why many New York City businesses are choosing to leave the other four boroughs and put down roots in Staten Island.

Anyone who knows me, knows that I have spent much of the…

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Staten Island Board of Realtors Top Producer Celia Iervasi and Mario Minelli

Staten Island, NY: Casandra Properties is proud to announce that Staten Island real estate agents, Celia Iervasi and Mario Minelli received the “Top Producer” Award from the Staten Island Board of Realtors.

Top Producer designations are annually awarded to associate brokers and sales associates for exceptional listing and selling activity.

Mr. Minelli received the Bronze Award for his real…

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By: James Prendamano

In case you missed the Commercial Observer article written by Lauren Elkes Schram titled, “With Sales Slowing but Prices Still High, Where Does the Multifamily Investor Go?” I decided to provide you with Cliff Notes.

The article outlined the various neighborhoods throughout New York City where investors looking for multi-family properties could grow their money.  Realtors…

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Minthorne SI fully leased

This month Casandra Properties is proud to announce that one of Staten Island’s hottest properties, Minthorne Street, has been fully leased by our very own Nixon McGowan Team.

Filling the 33,000 square feet of Minthorne is just another commercial real estate leasing success for Rob Nixon and Brian McGowan.

Minthorne is a unique property located in Tompkinsville, Staten Island right across the…

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By Brian McGowan

So you finally did it. You took the plunge and decided to become an entrepreneur. Now you need to find a retail space where your business will thrive.

Believe it or not, finding the right space for your business may be one of the hardest but most important steps in starting your business. That’s because finding a location you can afford which is convenient for your clients isn’t always easy.

That’s why working with a licensed real estate professional who knows the trade area, is so important.

Below are a few tips to keep in mind when seeking Staten Island retail space for lease.

1.Know how much space you really need – paying for space that you don’t really need is like burning money in a fire. Even if the retail…

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