Spitzer takes reins following father’s death

From the December issue: Now more than ever, the “Spitzer” in Spitzer Engineering refers to son Eliot, the fallen governor who continues his efforts to reinvent himself as a real estate mogul. Bernard Spitzer, founder of the real estate company that supported his son’s now-sullied political career, died last month from Parkinson’s disease. His will named his youngest son, Eliot, as his successor at the helm of the family firm. [more]