New Design Revealed for Four-Tower Fordham Landing South Complex in University Heights, The Bronx

 

New renderings have been revealed for Fordham Landing South, a four-tower mixed-use residential complex at 330 and 360 West Fordham Road in University Heights, The Bronx. Designed by Perkins Eastman and developed under the DS Fordham Landing 1 LLC, the development will consist of a 33-story structure and three 18-story towers rising from a shared podium, and will yield a total of 927 affordable housing units. The project will also include 12,500 square feet of community facility space, on-site parking, a cafe, and supermarket. The property is located on the eastern bank of the Harlem River at the intersection of Exterior Street and West Fordham Road, which connects to the University Heights Bridge.

The above rendering looks east at the masterplan from the University Heights Bridge, previewing the buildings standing behind a new waterfront esplanade. The shorter towers will feature a matching design, each with a multifaceted massing composed of interlocking rectangular volumes. Their façades are depicted composed of dark paneling framing floor-to-ceiling windows, and landscaped terraces are shown atop their setbacks. The taller structure at the southern end of the complex will feature a more straightforward massing and will be enclosed in a lighter façade that matches the look of the other towers’ podium.

Below are a site plan showing the layout of 330 and 360 West Fordham Road and an elevation diagram of the three-tower component.

Fordham Landing South. Rendering courtesy of Perkins Eastman.

The cafe is depicted below surrounded by new landscaping.

The below street-level rendering looks west at the northeast corner of the development, highlighting the proposed location of the supermarket.

Fordham Landing South. Rendering courtesy of Perkins Eastman.

The latest version diverges substantially from the previous iteration, pictured below, which called for the towers to be largely clad in glass.

Residenital amenities will include lobbies with package rooms, a fitness center, children’s playroom, community room, lounge, bike storage, and private storage.

The property is located directly adjacent to the University Heights Metro-North train station.

The project requires further reviews by the local Community Board and Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson before work can proceed. An anticipated start and completion date for Fordham Landing South has not been announced.

Founder And Former Ceo Of 777 Partners Pleads Guilty To $500 Million Fraud Scheme

 

Joshua Wander Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud and Securities Fraud in Connection With Scheme to Defraud 777 Partners’ Lenders and Investors

United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jamie McDonald, announced that JOSHUA WANDER, the founder and former CEO of 777 Partners, a Miami-based investment firm, pled guilty to wire fraud and securities fraud in connection with a scheme to defraud the lenders and investors of 777 Partners.  As part of his plea, WANDER agreed to forfeit at least $500,000,000 in proceeds from his illegal scheme.  WANDER pled guilty today before U.S. District Judge J. Paul Oetken.

“This Office, together with our law enforcement partners, will continue to protect investors and lenders and to ensure that those who threaten our financial markets are held accountable,” said U.S Attorney Jamie McDonald. “As he has now admitted, Josh Wander used his company, 777 Partners, to steal hundreds of millions of dollars from private creditors and investors. Wander double-pledged assets, pledged fictitious assets, lied about the financial condition of his company, and even falsified bank statements, all to gain access to his victims’ funds.  He then put those funds to uses that his lenders never permitted, including footing the bill for 777’s collection of professional soccer teams.  Whether perpetrated in the private or public markets, such brazen conduct undermines the integrity of our financial system and will not be tolerated.”

As alleged in the Indictment and other public filings in this case: 

WANDER, the co-founder and former CEO of 777 Partners, a private investment firm, orchestrated a multi-year scheme to defraud 777 Partners’ lenders and investors of more than $500,000,000. 777 Partners’ initial and primary business model was to underwrite and finance structured settlements. Over time, WANDER began investing capital in new sectors, including airlines and professional sports teams. 777 Partners lacked the funds to pay for these new acquisitions, and WANDER directed that restricted funds from 777 Partners’ lenders in its structured settlement business be used to cover the firm’s acquisitions and expenses. To steal these funds from lenders, WANDER pledged to his lenders hundreds of millions of dollars of structured settlement assets that 777 Partners had never purchased or had previously pledged to other lenders. To conceal the fraud, WANDER directed employees to digitally alter bank account statements to reflects millions of dollars in cash on hand that the firm did not have. 

In 2021 and 2022, WANDER raised more than $200 million in outside investments in 777 Partners through the sale of preferred equity interests in 777 Partners and an affiliated entity. WANDER misrepresented the financial condition of the firm in soliciting these investments. In addition, in March 2022, WANDER solicited a $20 million loan from a lender. WANDER provided the lender with dozens of doctored bank account statements to conceal that WANDER had misappropriated the funds, spending millions of dollars of options trades.

By March 2023, WANDER’s scheme began to unravel. One of the firm’s lenders confronted WANDER about allegations of double-pledged assets, and WANDER falsely claimed there had been an error caused by 777 Partners’ antiquated computer system. A few days later, WANDER again falsely assured the lender, among other things, that the double-pledging had been inadvertent. In 2024, WANDER resigned as CEO.

WANDER, 45, of Florida, pled guilty to one count of wire fraud and securities fraud, each of which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. 

The maximum potential sentence in this case is prescribed by Congress and provided here for informational purposes only, as any sentencing of the defendant will be determined by the judge. WANDER is scheduled to be sentenced by U.S. District Judge Oetken on March 1, 2027. 

Mr. McDonald praised the outstanding work of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Homeland Security Investigations. Mr. McDonald also expressed appreciation for the assistance of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. 

Panama City Drug Trafficking Organization Dismantled by Homeland Security Task Force Prosecution

Mario Swanston, 45, of Miami; Santana Wyvonne Harris, 41, of Panama City, Fla.; Shannon Jarbar Clayton, 46, of Panama City; Elizabeth Gray, 37, of Panama City; and Shontell Fedd, 49, of Panama City, each were sentenced by U.S. District Judge Mark E. Walker in federal court after previously pleading guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine and marijuana. Swanston and Harris pleaded guilty to an additional count of possession with intent to distribute cocaine. The sentences were announced by John P. Heekin, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida.

U.S. Attorney Heekin said: “This successful prosecution was made possible by the whole-of-government commitment under the Homeland Security Task Force to eradicate criminal organizations operating within the United States, and my office will continue to aggressively prosecute these cases and advocate for substantial punishments to be imposed against the offenders who have victimized our communities. Our citizens deserve to live on safe, drug-free streets, and my office will fight hard every day to fulfill that promise.”

According to court records, between November 21, 2023, and April 25, 2024, Mario Swanston conspired with his co-defendants, and others, to distribute controlled substances, including cocaine and marijuana. As part of the conspiracy, Swanston obtained cocaine and marijuana from California and Georgia. Swanston utilized drug couriers—namely Harris, Gray, and Fedd -to store and transport the drugs on his behalf. Swanston was responsible for over 1,700 grams of cocaine and over 550 pounds of marijuana.

U.S. District Judge Mark E. Walker sentenced Swanston to five years’ imprisonment and imposed sentences of federal supervised release on Harris (4 years), Clayton (3 years), Gray (3 years), and Fedd (2 years).

“I’m proud of our agents and Homeland Security Task Force partners for stopping this drug trafficking organization,” said DEA Special Agent in Charge Daniel Escobar, Tampa Field Division. “Cocaine is commonly trafficked in North Florida, and our agents will remain vigilant in the fight to keep this out of our communities.”

The conviction and sentences were the result of a joint investigation by the Drug Enforcement Administration, Homeland Security Investigations, U.S. Marshals Service, Bay County Sheriff’s Office, the Gulf County Sheriff’s Office, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Florida Highway Patrol, Panama City Police Department, Panama City Beach Police Department, and Springfield Police Department. The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Joseph A. Ravelo.

This prosecution is part of the Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF) initiative established by Executive Order 14159, Protecting the American People Against Invasion. The HSTF is a whole-of-government partnership dedicated to eliminating criminal cartels, foreign gangs, transnational criminal organizations, and human smuggling and trafficking rings operating in the United States and abroad. Through historic interagency collaboration, the HSTF directs the full might of United States law enforcement towards identifying, investigating, and prosecuting the full spectrum of crimes committed by these organizations, which have long fueled violence and instability within our borders. In performing this work, the HSTF places special emphasis on investigating and prosecuting those engaged in child trafficking or other crimes involving children. The HSTF further utilizes all available tools to prosecute and remove the most violent criminal aliens from the United States. HSTF comprises agents and officers from multiple agencies with the prosecution being led by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Florida. 

Leader of Brooklyn-Based Ninedee Gang Sentenced to Life in Prison for Racketeering and the Murder of a Former Government Witness

 

The Defendant and His Gang Terrorized the Residents of the Louis H. Pink Houses

Maliek Miller, a leader of the Ninedee Gang, a violent criminal enterprise operating out of the Louis H. Pink Houses (Pink Houses) in East New York, Brooklyn, was sentenced by United States District Judge LaShann DeArcy Hall to a mandatory sentence of life in prison.  Miller was convicted in June 2024 following a jury trial of murder in-aid-of-racketeering for the murder of former federal witness Shatavia Walls in July 2020 and related crimes, including racketeering, conspiracy to commit murder in-aid-of racketeering, unlawful use and possession of firearms, being a felon in possession of ammunition and conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute marijuana.  

Joseph Nocella, Jr., United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, James C. Barnacle, Jr., Assistant Director in Charge, Federal Bureau of Investigation, New York Field Office (FBI), and Jessica S. Tisch, Commissioner, New York City Police Department (NYPD), announced the sentence. 

“It is our hope that this sentence brings some solace to the family of Shatavia Walls for her senseless murder,” stated United States Attorney Nocella.  “For his brutal crimes of conviction, Miller will spend the rest of his life in a federal prison.” 

“This sentence is the product of close collaboration between the Metro Safe Streets Task Force and our partners at the NYPD and the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York to hold violent offenders accountable.  While nothing can undo the loss of Shatavia Wells, this outcome ensures Miller is held fully accountable for his crimes.  Dismantling violent gangs remains a priority for the FBI as we work to safeguard communities from their ruthless violence,” stated FBI Assistant Director in Charge Barnacle. 

“Maliek Miller, a leader of the Ninedee Gang, orchestrated the murder of Shatavia Walls for daring to cross him,” said NYPD Commissioner Tisch.  “With this life sentence, this defendant will never again threaten our communities, and the streets of East New York are safer because of it.  I thank our investigators, partners at the FBI, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York for their work to hold this criminal.  The NYPD will continue to break up violent gangs, take guns off our streets, and keep our communities safe, and cases like this are a reminder of the significance of that work.”

As proved at trial, Miller was a leader of Ninedee Gang, a violent gang affiliated with the “5” and “6” Pink Houses apartment buildings that engaged in ongoing gang-related violence within and outside of the New York City Housing Authority complex.  The Ninedee Gang’s main rivalry, dating back over a decade, was against a rival gang operating in the “7” and “8” buildings in the Pink Houses.  Ninedee Gang protected its turf from rival gang members through violence and sought to silence anyone perceived to be working with law enforcement.  Miller and other Ninedee Gang members planned the murder of Shatavia Walls because she had previously testified at a federal criminal trial against a Ninedee member in the Eastern District of New York. 

In June 2019, Walls testified for the government during United States v. Boykins, 18-CR-338 (ERK), a federal criminal trial in the Eastern District of New York.  Shakeem Boykins, the defendant in that trial, was a Ninedee gang member charged with being a felon in passion of a firearm in connection with shooting Walls at the Pink Houses in 2017.  Boykins was convicted at trial and sentenced to 110 months’ imprisonment.  Prior to Boykins’s trial, posters were placed around the Pink Houses that stated: “Shatavia Been a Rat And She Still Ratting.” After the trial, Walls became a high-value target for the Ninedee Gang, as they held her responsible for Boykins’ incarceration.

On July 4, 2020, Walls and others were involved in a physical altercation with members of Ninedee, including Miller’s cousin, for lighting fireworks around young children.  Miller went to the scene of the altercation, called Walls a “snitch,” fought with Walls and fired a shot in the air.  Following the altercation, Miller agreed with other Ninedee Gang members to kill Walls and set a plan to do so in motion. 

On July 7, 2020, Walls was spotted by a Ninedee Gang hit team, who chased her down a path at the Pink Houses.  She was shot numerous times by Ninedee Gang members Quintin Green and Joe Santana.  Ninedee Gang member Shakur Bey destroyed the clothing that Green and Santana wore during the shooting by throwing the items down an incinerator chute.  Ninedee Gang member Kevin Wint, who was not present at the murder, rented a hotel room at a Best Western Hotel near John F. Kennedy International Airport to provide a place where the shooters could hide out overnight.  Walls died of her injuries ten days later.  After Walls died, Miller and Wint texted each other about celebrating with champagne.

Miller’s co-defendants pleaded guilty for their roles in the murder and were sentenced to terms of incarceration as follows:  Green was sentenced to 420 months imprisonment; Santana was sentenced to 264 months’ imprisonment; Wint was sentenced to 110 months’ imprisonment; and Bey was sentenced to 60 months’ imprisonment.

The government’s case is being handled by Office’s Organized Crime and Gangs Section.  

Under President Trump and Secretary Mullin, DHS Announces Lowest Fiscal Year Border Crossings in American History

 

This is the first time in American history that there have been zero releases at the border

The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) today announced preliminary Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 data showcasing a 95% drop in southwest border apprehensions compared to the Biden Administration, alongside the lowest annual encounters in American history and the first-ever fiscal year with zero Border Patrol releases.

Driven by President Donald J. Trump’s policies and the leadership of DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin, FY 2026 combined historic low crossings with strengthened border infrastructure, disrupted cartels, and protected American trade. September marked the 17th consecutive month with ZERO releases.

“President Trump promised the American people a secure border, and the data proves he delivered. Over the past year, CBP recorded its lowest numbers in American history. A stark contrast to Biden, where CBP recorded its highest illegal immigration numbers ever,” said Secretary Mullin. “The results could not be clearer: strong enforcement works. Thanks to President Trump’s leadership and the hard work of CBP and DHS law enforcement personnel, we have restored control of the border and made America safer than ever.” 

“FY 2026 demonstrated what focused enforcement, strong partnerships, and the commitment of our frontline personnel can achieve,” said CBP Commissioner Rodney S. Scott. “DHS and CBP are securing the border, stopping dangerous drugs and criminals, protecting communities, and ensuring our personnel have the resources necessary for this critical mission.”

Historic Border Security Results

CBP’s enforcement posture drove U.S. Border Patrol apprehensions to their lowest level in agency history. The Border Patrol, which completed its first-ever fiscal year with no releases, recorded less than 99,000 southwest border apprehensions in FY 2026—a 95% decline compared with more than 1.8 million per year under President Biden. Total FY 2026 apprehensions (98,708) were 60% lower than the Biden Administration’s single highest month alone (249,740).

Additionally, preliminary data shows total nationwide encounters in FY 2026 were the lowest in agency history at 379,243, compared with 2.7 million per year under Biden (seven times higher). FY 2026 encounters were 88% lower than FY 2023 under Biden, which was the highest fiscal year ever.

These results reflect sustained enforcement and the deterrent effect of a secure border. Illegal aliens have received a clear message: don’t try to enter the country illegally, or you will be apprehended, detained, and deported.

A Safer Border

President Trump’s policies are also saving lives by reducing unlawful crossings, leading to a dramatic decline in border-related deaths.

Fewer unlawful crossings have contributed to a significant decline in border-related deaths. Preliminary data shows alien deaths identified by the Border Patrol fell nearly 80% in FY 2026 and since January 20, 2025, compared to the Biden Administration.

CBP personnel nevertheless remained ready to respond when lives were at risk. Across the nation, agents, officers, and air and marine personnel conducted search-and-rescue operations and delivered emergency medical aid. These efforts have included railcar rescues, a rescue effort following flooding at the Grand Canyon, and a CBP officer who responded to victims of a plane crash in Miami. 

CBP’s Office of Field Operations responded to more than 3,000 medical emergencies during FY 2026, performing CPR on over 50 individuals in cardiac arrest and administering Naloxone for suspected opioid overdoses.

Stronger Infrastructure Along the Border

CBP reached a major construction milestone in FY 2026, completing 250 miles of new border barrier along the southwest border since January 20, 2025. This includes primary and secondary barriers, waterborne barriers, and supporting technology.

Funding from the Working Families Tax Cut Act enabled CBP to accelerate Smart Wall construction. From September 2025 through September 2026, CBP obligated $34.3 billion to support Smart Wall projects across all southwest border states, cementing a generational investment in physical security and operational control.

Drug Interdictions that Save Lives

As the frontline against drug smuggling, CBP is leading federal efforts to combat illicit trafficking.

CBP utilizes cutting-edge nonintrusive inspection technology and intelligence-driven strategies to seize deadly drugs, targeting not just finished products but precursor chemicals, tools, and pill presses.

As a result, preliminary data shows CBP’s drug seizures in FY 2026 totaled nearly 1 million pounds—63% higher than the 600,000-pound annual average of the last four years.

Trade and Tariff Enforcement

CBP plays a central role in enforcing trade law, supporting economic security, and interdicting counterfeit merchandise and goods made with forced labor.

In FY 2026, CBP stopped more than 4,000 shipments valued at over $325 million suspected of involving forced labor, and issued eight Withhold Release Orders along with two modifications.

CBP also seized nearly 55.5 million counterfeit goods valued at more than $12.6 billion, including 476,903 items infringing FIFA World Cup intellectual property valued at over $33 million.

By securing the border, intercepting dangerous narcotics, expanding physical barriers, and enforcing lawful trade, CBP has closed vulnerabilities across every front to ensure the long-term safety and prosperity of the American people.

Governor Hochul Announces Nominations Open for New York State Craft Beverage Retailer Awards

Program To Recognize Businesses that Promote State's Craft Beverage Industry

Nominations Accepted Through Friday, November 20

Governor Kathy Hochul announced the launch of nominations for the New York State Craft Beverage Retailer Awards, designed to recognize merchants who help customers discover and enjoy craft beverages made in New York with locally grown ingredients. Awardees will receive a "New York State Retailer Award" to display at their businesses, online and in their marketing materials, recognizing their creativity and excellence in showcasing New York craft beverages. Nominations are being accepted through Friday, November 20.

“New York’s craft beverage industry is a point of pride for our state, bringing together hardworking farmers, innovative producers and small businesses that help drive our economy,” Governor Hochul said. “From neighborhood wine shops to local markets, retailers play an essential role in getting New York-made products into the hands of consumers. These awards will recognize the businesses going above and beyond to champion our homegrown producers, support local jobs and showcase the very best of what New York has to offer.”

Industry partner organizations and advocacy associations can nominate retailers for the awards. Empire State Development and the Department of Agriculture and Markets will receive, review and score applications. Retailers that score the highest will be referred to the State Liquor Authority to confirm they are in good standing, with the resulting nominations submitted to the Governor for selection. Up to three winners will be selected in each of the following categories: New York State Beer Retailer; New York State Wine Retailer; New York State Mead Retailer; New York State Liquor Retailer; and New York State Cider Retailer.

To be eligible for an award, a business must be based in New York State; licensed to sell beer, wine, mead, liquor and/or hard cider; in business for at least two years; demonstrate exceptional efforts to promote beverages made with New York State agricultural products; and in compliance with all SLA laws and regulations.

More information on the New York State Craft Beverage Retailer Awards, including application and program guidelines are available. Self-nomination is not permitted, and only organizations outlined in the requirements may recommend retailers. Eligible applicants are authorized to nominate up to three businesses, in up to two categories.

New York's breweries, wineries, meaderies, distilleries and cideries are vital economic engines, generating billions in annual economic activity, preserving thousands of acres of farmland and supporting more than 20,000 jobs statewide. By giving these products a place on their shelves and menus, retailers support New York’s farmers, contribute to regional economies, and help the State’s craft beverage industry grow.

 

NYS Office of the Comptroller DiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Significantly Higher Than Projections Through Mid-Year

 

State tax receipts totaled $68.5 billion through the middle of State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2027, $7.3 billion higher than estimates by the Division of the Budget (DOB). State tax collections were also $8.6 billion higher than those through September 2025, according to the monthly State Cash Report released by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.

“Higher state tax collections, particularly personal income and business tax receipts, are partially a result of financial market growth,” DiNapoli said. “As noted in my recent report, Wall Street profits have increased significantly in the first half of the year. However, consumer costs keep rising and many families are still struggling. While strong financial market growth bodes well for some, we must ensure the economy works for all New Yorkers.”

Personal income tax (PIT) receipts totaled $36.4 billion and were $2.5 billion above DOB’s financial plan projections through the second quarter. PIT receipts were also $2.9 billion higher than the same period in SFY 2026; all components of the PIT have shown strong growth.

Year-to-date consumption and use tax collections totaled $12.7 billion which was 7.2%, or $855.4 million, higher than the same period last year, and $421.8 million higher than anticipated by DOB’s financial plan. Sales tax receipts, the largest share of these taxes, increased by $840.8 million, or 7.8%, through September. Business taxes, which include collections from the Pass-Through Entity Tax, totaled $17.6 billion, $4.6 billion higher than collections through September last fiscal year and $4.1 billion higher than DOB financial plan projections. 

All Funds spending through September totaled $130.1 billion, which was over $10.2 billion, or 8.5%, higher than last year for the same period, primarily due to higher Medicaid costs. All Funds spending through September was $927.4 million, or 0.7%, lower than DOB projected. State Operating Funds spending through September totaled $73.2 billion, $7.4 billion, or 11.2% higher than last year and $2.3 billion, or 3%, lower than DOB projected. 

The state’s General Fund ended September with a balance of $63.9 billion, $9.7 billion, or 17.9%, higher than projected primarily due to higher than anticipated tax collections and lower than anticipated spending and $6.3 billion, or 10.9%, higher than last year at the same time.

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Report on the Enacted Budget and Financial Plan: State Fiscal Year 2027

Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Seeking Partner to Operate Historic Gideon Putnam Hotel in Saratoga Spa State Park

 

Requests for Proposals Offers Opportunity to Operate Landmark Hotel in One of New York State’s Most Iconic Parks

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) announced the release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking a qualified partner to operate the historic Gideon Putnam Hotel located within Saratoga Spa State Park in Saratoga Springs, New York.

Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Commissioner Kathy Moser said, “Whether visitors come to spend a few days at the track, tour historic battlefields, check out a show at SPAC, or take in the waters, Saratoga Springs is a world-class destination with Saratoga Spa State Park and the Gideon Putnam Hotel at the heart of it all. New York State Parks is seeking the right partner to honor the hotel’s rich history while realizing its potential as a premier destination, offering visitors the opportunity to stay amid the park’s natural beauty, with Saratoga’s many attractions just minutes away.”    

Steeped in history and renowned for its natural mineral springs, distinctive architecture, and peerless cultural and recreational attractions, Saratoga Spa State Park has been a treasured destination for generations. The Gideon Putnam Hotel has been an integral part of the Saratoga experience for more the 90 years, welcoming visitors seeking relaxation, recreation, and the unique charm of Saratoga Springs.

Through this RFP, State Parks seeks an experienced private sector partner to build upon the hotel’s longstanding tradition of hospitality while providing exceptional lodging, dining, and event experiences that complement the park’s historic character and vibrant, natural setting.

The current operating agreement expires January 5, 2028. As part of a National Historic Landmark, the property is eligible for lease terms from a minimum of 10 years up to 40 years to accommodate potential use of federal and state historic tax credits. The selected operator will be expected to oversee hotel operations, facility improvements, maintenance, and dining and catering services, as well as deliver high-quality guest experiences, demonstrate excellence in hospitality and customer service, and incorporate sustainable management practices.  

Constructed in 1935, the Gideon Putnam Hotel is a five-story, 124-room Georgian Revival style hotel named for Gideon Putnam, an early visionary in the development of Saratoga Springs as a resort destination. The hotel reflects the elegance and architectural character of the park’s early development and remains a distinctive destination for overnight guests, special events, and gatherings. The property features a full-service restaurant and bar, fitness center, and extensive meeting and event facilities. Its 10 meeting and event rooms include the Grand Ballroom which can be divided into four separate spaces, offering flexibility for weddings, conferences, and other special occasions.

The hotel’s history is closely connected to the remarkable legacy of Saratoga Spa State Park. Nestled in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains, the park has long been celebrated for its naturally occurring mineral springs, which established Saratoga Springs as a renowned health and wellness destination, attracting visitors from across the country and around the world since the mid-19^th Century.

Today, Saratoga Spa State Park is one of New York’s most celebrated cultural and recreation destinations. Welcoming more than four million visitors annually, the park is home to the Saratoga Performing Arts Center, the Spa Little Theater, Children's Museum at Saratoga, Saratoga Automobile Museum, Roosevelt Baths and Spa, and two public golf courses, tennis courts, and swimming pools in addition to miles of trails and a wide variety of year-round recreational opportunities on more than 2,500 acres of natural beauty.

The park is located just minutes from the famed Saratoga Race Course, one of the nation’s most historic and celebrated thoroughbred racing venues, further enhancing its appeal as a premier destination for visitors to the Saratoga region.  

RFP X001531 invites qualified operators to submit proposals for the improvement, maintenance, preservation, management, and operation of the historic Gideon Putnam Hotel. Specific requirements are included in the RFP, including instructions for submitting a proposal.   

For more information or to receive a copy of the RFP please contact State Parks’ Concessions Management Bureau at concessions@parks.ny.gov or 518.486.2932.

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation oversees more than 250 parks, historic sites, recreational trails, golf courses, boat launches and more, and welcomes over 86 million visitors annually. For more information on any of these recreation areas, visit parks.ny.gov, download the free NY State Parks Explorer app or call 518.474.0456. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, the OPRHP Blog or via the OPRHP Newsroom.