The Federal Reserve Bank of New York appointed Jeff T. Blau, chief executive officer and partner of Related Companies, to its Second District Advisory Council. The council comprises senior business leaders who provide the New York Fed president and leadership with insights into business and economic conditions across the Second District. Blau oversees Related Companies’ USD 100 billion portfolio of assets owned or under development and also chairs energyRe and Related Digital. Council members serve three-year terms, and the council’s next meeting is scheduled for Oct. 5, 2026.