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The Cotocon Group Is Helping NYC Building Owners Navigate What Comes After Local Law 97 Filing Season

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Ten days past the May 1 deadline, The Cotocon Group is working with building owners, property managers, and co-op and condo boards across New York City to assess what was filed, identify exposure, and build a compliance strategy that goes beyond the annual report.

NEW YORK, May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Cotocon Group, New York City’s leading building compliance and sustainability consulting firm, is actively helping property owners across the five boroughs address what happens after Local Law 97 filing season ends. With the May 1 reporting deadline now ten days behind the industry, The Cotocon Group has seen firsthand that the work of compliance is far from over — for many buildings, it is just beginning.

What The Cotocon Group Is Seeing on the Ground

In the days following the May 1 deadline, The Cotocon Group has been conducting post-filing reviews for clients across New York City and identifying a consistent pattern: buildings that filed on time are discovering that what was submitted does not always reflect the full picture. Inaccurate energy data, mismatched benchmarking figures, incorrect emissions factors, and compliance pathways that do not align with a building’s actual emissions profile are among the issues The Cotocon Group’s team is actively working to resolve.

The NYC Department of Buildings has reported that approximately 93% of covered privately owned properties submitted compliance reports, while roughly 1,400 properties did not file and are now facing enforcement action. The DOB is also actively auditing submitted filings. For The Cotocon Group’s clients, that reality drives the firm’s focus: it is not enough to have filed. What was filed must be accurate, defensible, and aligned with each building’s compliance strategy going forward.

“We are in buildings right now reviewing what was submitted and finding issues that owners did not know existed. Wrong emissions factors, wrong benchmarking data and improper ownership that doesn’t match DOB records. Compliance pathways that are not up to date with the latest CBL.”
— Jimmy Carchietta, Founder and CEO, The Cotocon Group

How The Cotocon Group Helps Buildings Stay Ahead

The Cotocon Group provides end-to-end compliance support for covered buildings under New York City’s suite of building energy laws. For Local Law 97 specifically, the firm’s work spans the full compliance cycle: from pre-filing data verification and emissions analysis, through BEAM, ESPM and DOB filing support, to post-filing review, audit preparation, and penalty exposure assessment.

At the center of The Cotocon Group’s compliance offering is The Carbon Shield, the firm’s proprietary technology platform. The Carbon Shield gives building owners, property managers, and boards continuous visibility into their emissions profile, compliance status, and penalty exposure — not just during filing season, but throughout the year. Rather than discovering a problem when the next deadline arrives, clients using The Carbon Shield can identify and address issues while there is still time to act.

The Cotocon Group’s Local Law 97 services include:

Post-filing review and data accuracy verificationCompliance pathway analysis and correctionPenalty exposure assessment and financial planning supportBEAM and DOB filing supportDOB audit preparation and documentation reviewYear-round emissions monitoring through The Carbon Shield

“The Carbon Shield was built because we saw that building owners needed more than a filing service. They needed a way to understand their compliance position at any point during the year, not just in May. Local Law 97 is a permanent part of owning a building in New York City. Our job is to make sure our clients are never surprised by it.”
— Jimmy Carchietta, Founder and CEO, The Cotocon Group

Who The Cotocon Group Works With

The Cotocon Group works with a broad range of clients across New York City’s real estate landscape, including individual building owners, large property management companies, co-op and condo boards, commercial landlords, and institutional asset managers. The firm’s team brings deep technical expertise in building systems, energy data, and New York City regulatory requirements — giving clients both the analytical foundation and the practical guidance needed to steer through an increasingly complex compliance environment.

Building owners and managers looking to assess their current Local Law 97 compliance position, review a recent filing, or begin planning for the next reporting cycle are encouraged to contact The Cotocon Group now. The period immediately following a filing deadline is one of the firm’s busiest and most productive — because it is when the most meaningful compliance work can be done.

“We tell every client the same thing: the best time to call us is before the deadline. The second-best time is right now. There is real work to do in this window, and the buildings that do it will be in a financially stronger position when the next reporting cycle begins.”
— Jimmy Carchietta, Founder and CEO, The Cotocon Group

About The Cotocon Group

The Cotocon Group is a New York-based building compliance, energy, and sustainability consulting firm helping property owners, managers, co-op and condo boards, and facility teams comply with New York City’s building energy laws. The company provides support for Local Law 84 benchmarking, Local Law 87 energy audits and retro-commissioning, Local Law 88 lighting and submetering requirements, Local Law 95 energy grade posting, and Local Law 97 emissions compliance.

Through its technical expertise, compliance strategy, and technology platform — The Carbon Shield — The Cotocon Group helps buildings understand their current compliance position, reduce exposure to penalties, and plan for long-term asset protection. To schedule a Local Law 97 status review, contact The Cotocon Group at (212) 889-6566 or visit www.thecotocongroup.com. 

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LEAP Group Relaunches HumanView, a Growth Intelligence System Built to Explain Why Customers Behave the Way They Do

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Reimagined from the ground up, HumanView pairs statistical modeling with expert analysts to turn millions of real-world customer signals into business decisions

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — LEAP Group today announced the relaunch of HumanView, its growth intelligence service. The new version has been rebuilt from the ground up and now has a dedicated home at leapgroupnetwork.com/humanview.

HumanView analyzes what customers say and do across social platforms, e-commerce sites, review platforms, search behavior and user-generated content, including signals from Reddit, TikTok, YouTube, Meta, Amazon and Walmart+ that general AI tools cannot always access. Because the data reflects unprompted, real-world behavior, it avoids the response bias built into surveys and focus groups.

The service works in three layers. HumanView captures signals at scale, decodes millions of records through validated statistical models such as regression, correlation and clustering, and then relies on experienced analysts to interpret the patterns. Clients receive clear, human-validated insights instead of another dashboard.

“Machines find the patterns. Humans find the point,” said Alan Gilleo, CEO at LEAP Group. “The first version of HumanView showed us how much customers reveal when nobody is asking them questions. This version is built to explain why they act the way they do, and to put those answers in front of everyone making decisions, from product to service to marketing.”

HumanView focuses on three areas:

Growth Intelligence: customer motivations and how people perceive a brand and its competitors

Market and Category Intelligence: product pain points, service friction, unmet needs and competitive gaps

Audience Intelligence: new segments, positioning opportunities and gaps in the market

Every model is designed and validated by data scientists and benchmarked before it informs a recommendation.

To learn more about HumanView, visit leapgroupnetwork.com/humanview.

About LEAP Group
LEAP Group is a boutique marketing agency holding company with offices in Louisville, Indianapolis, Cincinnati and Chicago. Guided by the belief that brands should “Market Less. Matter More.,” LEAP gives clients access to specialized experts across its entire network. Learn more at leapgroupnetwork.com.

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STEPHEN A. SMITH ADDRESSES WHITE HOUSE DINNER ATTENDANCE, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO HBCUs AND PROTECTING CORPORATE INVESTMENT IN BLACK EDUCATION

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NEW YORK, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Stephen A. Smith, media mogul, New York Times bestselling author, and proud 1991 graduate of Winston-Salem State University, is addressing the public discussion surrounding his decision to attend a White House dinner with President Donald Trump, emphasizing his commitment to the long-term financial stability of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

For Smith, the decision was rooted in a commitment to institutions that have educated generations of Black leaders, professionals, entrepreneurs, and public servants.

“I will always advocate for HBCUs and the students whose futures depend on them,” Smith said. “My reason for attending the White House dinner was to discuss the challenges these institutions face in securing long-term funding and to make the case that corporate America must continue to invest in them.”

Smith acknowledged federal support through the FUTURE Act while expressing concern that political tensions surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) could discourage private companies from supporting HBCUs. He maintains that these institutions deserve sustained corporate partnerships, philanthropic contributions, and public investment.

“If we truly believe in free-market capitalism, businesses should be able to support educational institutions and charitable causes without fear of criticism or repercussions,” Smith said. “HBCUs have made extraordinary contributions to this country. They deserve sustained public and private investment.”

Ashley Christopher, Esq., Founder and CEO of the HBCU Week Foundation, recognized Smith’s advocacy and decision to engage with the administration.

“Stephen A. Smith has been a powerful advocate for HBCUs, using his platform and influence to shine a national spotlight on our institutions,” expressed Christopher, “His continued support of HBCU Week helps advance our mission of connecting students with life-changing educational opportunities, and we are proud to have him as our ambassador.”

Since Smith became an HBCU Week Ambassador in 2019, the initiative has facilitated more than 15,000 on-the-spot college acceptances and raised and awarded more than $150 million in scholarships, according to the HBCU Week Foundation.

As public discussion continues, Smith is emphasizing the importance of ensuring HBCUs have the resources and partnerships needed to educate future generations and expand opportunities for students.

CLICK HERE to watch Smith’s full response to his White House visit.

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Advantex Announces Completion of Financing and Extension of Maturity Date of Previously Issued Debentures

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TORONTO, Oct. 23, 2026 /CNW/ — Advantex Marketing International Inc. (CSE: ADX) (“Advantex”), a leader in the merchant cash advance and loyalty marketing products for merchants, today announced the completion of a $250,000 secured debt financing. Advantex issued a $250,000 non-convertible debenture which bears an interest rate at 12% per annum and matures December 15, 2027. The proceeds raised from this issuance of the Debenture will be used for working capital purposes.

Advantex has also extended the maturity of its existing $700,000 in 12% secured debentures from October 10, 2026 to December 15, 2027.

About Advantex Marketing International Inc.

Advantex provides working capital to merchants. Advantex also provides specialized marketing programs that enable members of Aeroplan to earn Aeroplan points at participating merchants.

Advantex shares trade on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the symbol ADX. For more information go to Advantex’s profile on www.sedar.com

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This news release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable securities laws relating to the future business and operations of Advantex. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those contemplated by these statements. The business and operations of Advantex described herein is dependent on a number of factors and is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause actual results to differ material include, but are not limited to, changes in Advantex’s economic and competitive conditions including but not limited to the industry sectors in which Advantex operates.

The statements in this news release are made of the date of this release. Forward-looking statements are made based on management’s beliefs, estimates and opinions on the date the statements are made and Advantex undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements if these beliefs, estimates and opinions or other circumstances should change, except as required by applicable law.

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