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Survey reveals the most expensive summer destinations in New York

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Monday, August 2, 2021
Geography of New York state), Geography of the United States, The Hamptons, New York state), East Hampton (village), New York, East Hampton (town), New York, New York City, Hampton, Manhattan

NEW YORK, Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- East Hampton is the most expensive summer destination in New York State, according to a survey conducted by NewYorkHotels.org

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- East Hampton is the most expensive summer destination in New York State, according to a survey conducted by NewYorkHotels.org
    The survey compared 20 popular destinations in the Empire State based on cost of lodging during the month of August 2021.
  • At an average rate of $432 for the cheapest available double room, East Hampton is leading the ranking.
  • In most other destinations, the average rates have increased significantly, in the Hamptons they are by about 30% more expensive compared to 2018.
  • The following table shows the 10 most expensive summer destinations in New York State.

U.S. Senate Candidate Khaled Salem Demands Relief for Overtaxed Staten Island Residents

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
Geography of New York City, Port of New York and New Jersey, Geography of New York state), New York City, Staten Island Ferry, Staten Island, Staten, Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, Staten Island Railway

"Residents of all other boroughs have multiple choices and Staten Island residents do not.

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  • "Residents of all other boroughs have multiple choices and Staten Island residents do not.
  • "Property owners in Staten Island are taxed at the same rate as their 'borough counterparts,' said Salem.
  • Staten Island has no options other than the Verrazano or the Staten Island Ferry both for a cost.In April, the MTA approved a rate hike for Staten Island residents' 'discount,' from $2.75 to $2.95, which is ridiculous and categorically unfair."
  • "They don't deserve to be set apart from their fellow New York City residents, and I support them 100%," said Salem.

84 Lumber to Host Hiring Event in Greater Rochester, Seeks to Fill Immediate Openings at Retail Stores, Door Shop

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
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EIGHTY FOUR, Pa., July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- 84 Lumber , the nation's largest privately held building materials supplier,is launching a recruitment effort to fill immediate openings at retail stores and a door shop in the greater Rochester area.

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  • EIGHTY FOUR, Pa., July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- 84 Lumber , the nation's largest privately held building materials supplier,is launching a recruitment effort to fill immediate openings at retail stores and a door shop in the greater Rochester area.
  • The company will host a Hiring Event on August 3rd from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at its Rochester retail store (1505 Scottsville Road, Rochester, NY 14623).
  • "84 Lumber is seeking to fill 20 open positions at our Rochester area locations to add to our team of more than 50 employees in the area," said Phil Garuccio, divisional vice president at 84 Lumber.
  • Once you are registered, you will receive an email from 84 Lumber with the link to apply for the desired position.

Floor & Decor Launches the Grand Opening of its Commack, New York Store on July 27, 2021

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
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Floor & Decor (NYSE: FND) a leading specialty retailer of hard-surface flooring, will expand its nationwide footprint when it opens the doors to its newest location in Commack, New York on July 27, 2021. The 95,000 square-foot Floor & Decor warehouse store and design center will open with a team of about 50 full-time and part-time associates led by Kirk Zinner, the new store’s Chief Executive Merchant.

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  • The Commack Floor & Decor store will be giving away a $5,000 Floor Makeover as part of its grand opening festivities.
  • Starting on July 27, customers will have the chance to register to win a $5,000 gift card from Floor & Decor.
  • Floor & Decor welcomes its valued builders, contractors, architects, designers, remodelers, flooring installers and realtors to visit the new location in Commack.
  • Floor & Decor has locations nationwide, but each store is bolstered by a local focus that creates a store experience and mix of products that meet the needs of each market served.

When Niagara Falls, Thompson’s® WaterSeal® Products are There

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
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Since 2006, Niagara Falls State Park has trusted Thompsons WaterSeal products to keep its decks and walkways looking beautiful for the more than 600,000 people who visit each year.

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  • Since 2006, Niagara Falls State Park has trusted Thompsons WaterSeal products to keep its decks and walkways looking beautiful for the more than 600,000 people who visit each year.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210715005689/en/
    Since 2006, Niagara Falls State Park has trusted Thompsons WaterSeal products to keep its decks and walkways looking beautiful for the more than 600,000 people who visit each year.
  • The Thompson's WaterSeal brand is an industry leader in exterior waterproofing products and America's Recognized Brand in Water Protection.
  • With a full line of cleaners, waterproofers and exterior stains, Thompson's WaterSeal products help homeowners protect and beautify their outdoor living spaces.

Hudson Valley & Catskills Region Real Estate Brokerage Coldwell Banker Village Green Realty Opens New Office in the Dutchess County Town of Red Hook, N.Y.

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
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"We have always loved how Red Hook feels, as a town and as a community," says Candida Ellis, co-owner, with Joan Lonergan, of the Coldwell Banker franchise.

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  • "We have always loved how Red Hook feels, as a town and as a community," says Candida Ellis, co-owner, with Joan Lonergan, of the Coldwell Banker franchise.
  • Guy Barretta, Chief Operating Officer of Coldwell Banker Village Green Realty, says, "As Coldwell Banker Village Green Realty looked at the landscape of Northern Dutchess County for a potential office opening, the town of Red Hook, N.Y., simply stood out to us.
  • Coldwell Banker Village Green Realty's real estate agents have been serving the Red Hook, N.Y. community for years from the company's other offices.
  • Coldwell Banker Village Green Realty has served the Hudson Valley for three decades, with six offices in Woodstock, N.Y., Kingston, N.Y., New Paltz, N.Y., Catskill, N.Y., Windham, N.Y. and Red Hook, N.Y.
    Coldwell Banker Village Green Realty is an independently owned Coldwell Banker franchise with six offices in Ulster, Greene and Dutchess Counties, NY.

School Bus Safety Program to Launch in Niagara Falls City to Protect Students at School Bus Stops

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Monday, July 12, 2021
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NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y., July 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- BusPatrol today announces a new partnership with the City of Niagara Falls and the Niagara Falls City School District to improve school bus safety.

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  • NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y., July 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- BusPatrol today announces a new partnership with the City of Niagara Falls and the Niagara Falls City School District to improve school bus safety.
  • All 100 buses in the Niagara Falls City School District will benefit from the BusPatrol platform ,which provides advanced technology to help reduce stop-arm violations and improve student safety.
  • The school bus safety program will change driver behavior in Niagara Falls and reduce the number of times drivers illegally pass stopped school buses.
  • In the fall of 2019, Niagara Falls City School District conducted a pilot program with BusPatrol to identify the risk of stop-arm violations.

Hoofbeats and Heartbeats: High School players dig deep to win 2021 National Championship

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Monday, July 12, 2021
Poughkeepsie–Newburgh–Middletown metropolitan area, Newburgh, New York, Geography of New York state), Geography of the United States, Regions of the United States, Arena polo, Gardnertown, New York, Polo

NEWBURGH, N.Y., July 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- You may not have heard much about Arena Polo, especially as a high school sport.

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  • NEWBURGH, N.Y., July 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- You may not have heard much about Arena Polo, especially as a high school sport.
  • Gardnertown Polo Club, Newburgh NY, is now home to 2021 National Interscholastic Champions & Girls' NE Regional winners.
  • The popular high school level program began in 2009, expanding to middle school level as interest in the sportand tournaments--grew.
  • And now Newburgh, New York is the home of the 2021 USPA Open National Interscholastic Champs," said Coach Dencker.

AREV Expands Operations to Rochester New York Establishing Wholly Owned U.S. Subsidiary, AREV Life Sciences, Inc.

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
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AREVs formation of Rochester-based AREV Life Sciences Inc., a Delaware corporation (AREV Life Sciences), is a successful milestone in the growth strategy of AREV.

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  • AREVs formation of Rochester-based AREV Life Sciences Inc., a Delaware corporation (AREV Life Sciences), is a successful milestone in the growth strategy of AREV.
  • The subsidiarys placement in Rochester, New York has multiple advantages, including adjacency to the research facilities, programs, biotechnology enterprises, and human talent associated with the University of Rochester and New York State generally.
  • In addition, Denby Greenslade, an AREV director and its corporate secretary, will serve as the corporate secretary of the new subsidiary.
  • We look forward to the opportunity to access the talent and resources of the University of Rochester, Rochester Institute of Technology, and the established New York State infrastructure.

Sinclair’s WUTV/FOX 29 Launches Local News Operations, Providing Buffalo, NY Communities with the Latest In-Depth Local Coverage

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Thursday, July 1, 2021
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Buffalo news viewers will also see in-depth reporting from Sinclairs award winning team of journalists in Washington DC.

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  • Buffalo news viewers will also see in-depth reporting from Sinclairs award winning team of journalists in Washington DC.
  • FOX 29 will also unveil Buffalo Plus , a digital news site for Buffalo Bills and Sabres fans.
  • Always keeping local news top-of-mind, the launch of FOX 29s local newscasts further exemplifies Sinclairs commitment to local journalism and accountability reporting, said Scott Livingston, Sinclair's Senior Vice President of News.
  • With a commitment to local news, FOX 29 will ensure the Buffalo community always has access to critical news as it happens.