East Side Access

The main concourse of Grand Central Terminal.
Policy
New York City

East Side Access Service Finally Begins on Wednesday Morning

By Mark Hallum
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New York, N.Y.: Gates block the entrance to the construction of the new Long Island Railroad's Concourse and facilities at Grand Central in New York City on November 28, 2022 because additional time is required to complete all remaining work.
Policy
New York City

MTA Pushes East Side Access Opening to January

By Mark Hallum
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Infrastructure · Development
New York City

Grand Central-Long Island Connection Opening Amid Slumping Commuter Numbers

By Mark Hallum
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Andrew Simmons in A&S Rebar's yard at the Brookhaven Rail Terminal in Yaphank, N.Y., in late October.
Industry · Development
New York City

How Andrew Simmons Went From Prison to the Top of New York’s Rebar Industry

By Larry Getlen
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101 Park Avenue.
Leases
New York City

Investment Firm Wendel North America Leases 8K SF at 101 Park Avenue

By Mark Hallum
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The new 83-story tower at 175 Park Avenue will rise on top of a train hall and include an elevated public space at its base—accessible via stairs from the street—that offers views of Grand Central Terminal and other nearby landmarks.
Hospitality · Development
New York City

First Look at Grand Central Terminal’s Grand Hyatt Hotel Replacement

By Rebecca Baird-Remba
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From left: Jonathan Mechanic, Marc Holliday and Scott Rechler chat about the Midtown East market during CO's Midtown panel.
Industry · More
New York City

Midtown Office Market Needs to Gear Up for the 21st Century, Say CO Panelists

By Rebecca Baird-Remba
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Janno Lieber.
Infrastructure · Development
New York City

Development Chief Says MTA Should Embrace Maligned LIRR Project

By Matt Grossman
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John Banks and Rob Speyer (Photo: Sasha Maslov/for Commercial Observer).
Policy
New York City

Talking Rezoning, Affordable Housing and Gardening With REBNY’s John Banks and Rob Speyer

By Terence Cullen
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Michael Horodniceanu is overseeing construction of the East Side Access, Second Avenue Subway and every other MTA construction project (Photo: Celeste Sloman/Commercial Observer).
Players

Michael Horodniceanu, Head of MTA Capital Construction, Talks East Side Access and More

By Terence Cullen
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Columnists

The East Side Gets No Respect

By Robert Sammons
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Columnists
New York City

Downtown Brooklyn Is The Next Midtown South, Says Survey

By Billy Gray
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