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NYCRC-MANAGED ENTITY PROVIDES FUNDING FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SEVENTH CHARTER SCHOOL IN NEW YORK CITY

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York City Regional Center is pleased to announce the closing of $15 million in New Market Tax Credit financing to assist the construction of a new 88,000 square foot charter school in the South Bronx. This is the seventh charter school that has utilized New Market Tax Credit funding from a New York City Regional Center-managed entity and the fifth in the Bronx. The new school will be home to approximately 1,145 students in Pre-K to 8th grade and be run by DREAM, one of the city's leading charter school networks.

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  • This is the seventh charter school that has utilized New Market Tax Credit funding from a New York City Regional Center-managed entity and the fifth in the Bronx.
  • The new school will be home to approximately 1,145 students in Pre-K to 8th grade and be run by DREAM, one of the city's leading charter school networks.
  • DREAM charter school network traces its beginnings to 1991, when a group of volunteers transformed an abandoned lot in East Harlem into two baseball diamonds for the neighborhood youth.
  • Nearly half of DREAM alumni are first-generation college students and DREAM Charter High School has a 99% acceptance rate into college.

Richard Petretti joins Schimenti as Director of Estimating to Lead Firmwide Cost & Estimating Strategies

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Richard Petretti, a recognized estimating and cost analysis leader in the construction industry, has joined Schimenti as Director of Estimating.

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  • NEW YORK, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Richard Petretti, a recognized estimating and cost analysis leader in the construction industry, has joined Schimenti as Director of Estimating.
  • Richard Petretti joins Schimenti Construction as Director of Estimating to lead firmwide cost & estimating strategies.
  • I will focus on enhancing preconstruction and cost management strategies, aligning with the company's commitment to growth and excellence.
  • I'm committed to leading the estimating department's success, ensuring we consistently deliver outstanding value to our clients."

Friendship Place's 10th Annual Walk to End Homelessness at the National Mall

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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WASHINGTON, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Friendship Place, the leading nonprofit dedicated to eradicating homelessness in the Washington, DC region, proudly announces its 10th annual Friendship Place Walk will take place on April 27, 2024 on the National Mall. This year's event, themed "There's no Place Like Home" aims to raise awareness and crucial resources for combating the crisis of homelessness, with a specific emphasis on the organization's Street Outreach efforts. All are invited to attend Friendship Place Walk. To register, donate, or learn more, visit friendshipplacewalk.org.

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  • Event To Highlight Street Outreach Work with Theme, 'There's No Place Like Home'
    WASHINGTON, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Friendship Place , the leading nonprofit dedicated to eradicating homelessness in the Washington, DC region, proudly announces its 10th annual Friendship Place Walk will take place on April 27, 2024 on the National Mall.
  • All are invited to attend Friendship Place Walk.
  • "While shelters are often seen as the answer to homelessness, our message for this year's Friendship Place Walk is clear: 'There's no Place Like Home,'" says Friendship Place President & CEO Jean-Michel Giraud.
  • Following the kickoff, participants will embark on a walk around the National Mall, demonstrating solidarity in the fight to end homelessness.

4 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys in Delaware, Philadelphia Recognized by ALM

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP Shareholders Diane N. Ibrahim, Samuel L. Moultrie, and Shira R. Yoshor, and Associate Renée Mosley Delcollo will be recognized at the 2024 Pennsylvania Legal Awards (PALA), sponsored by ALM's Legal Intelligencer. Honorees will be recognized at the awards celebration May 15 at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel.

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  • Honorees will be recognized at the awards celebration May 15 at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel.
  • Honorees will be recognized at the awards celebration May 15 at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel.
  • Yoshor, a Labor & Employment Practice shareholder in the Philadelphia office , is a finalist for "2024 Best Law Firm Mentor."
  • As the Career Development Liaison previously in Houston and now in Philadelphia, she has been involved in mentoring lawyers extensively since she joined Greenberg Traurig.

Sullenberger Aviation Museum Announces June 1 Opening Date

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sullenberger Aviation Museum, the premier aviation museum of the Southeast, announced today it will officially open its doors to the public on Saturday, June 1, at 10 a.m. Capt. C.B. "Sully" Sullenberger, who, along with his crew, maneuvered the famed "Miracle on the Hudson" landing – and for whom the Museum is named – will be in Charlotte to celebrate during a week of opening activities.

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  • "Sully" Sullenberger on hand for opening day festivities
    CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sullenberger Aviation Museum , the premier aviation museum of the Southeast, announced today it will officially open its doors to the public on Saturday, June 1, at 10 a.m. Capt.
  • "Sully" Sullenberger, who, along with his crew, maneuvered the famed "Miracle on the Hudson" landing – and for whom the Museum is named – will be in Charlotte to celebrate during a week of opening activities.
  • When it opens, Sullenberger Aviation Museum will be one of the world's leading institutions honoring and exploring the wonder of flight.
  • Sullenberger Aviation Museum is especially committed to accessibility and will offer wheelchair-accessible exhibits and sensory-friendly backpacks so that everyone can explore the wonder of flight.

30,000 Small Businesses Started with Help from SCORE Volunteers Last Year

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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WASHINGTON, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- During National Volunteer Month, SCORE – mentors to America's small businesses and a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration – is celebrating its 10,000+ volunteers nationwide and their collective impact supporting small business success through mentoring, training and education.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- During National Volunteer Month, SCORE – mentors to America's small businesses and a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration – is celebrating its 10,000+ volunteers nationwide and their collective impact supporting small business success through mentoring, training and education.
  • "SCORE's volunteers tirelessly share their time and expertise as mentors to our nation's entrepreneurs, fostering vibrant small business communities and bringing the American dream to life, " said SCORE CEO Bridget Weston.
  • "Their dedication is measured not only by each small business they support, but in the economic impact of those businesses locally and nationally."
  • SCORE mentor Ernise Cummings explains why she volunteers: "Mentoring with SCORE provides me with satisfaction that I am paying it forward, helping someone else find their way to small business success."

LISC and The Allstate Foundation launch disaster resiliency program to address needs of underserved Houston communities

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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The Allstate Foundation contributed $500,000 to launch LISC's new Community Resiliency and Disaster Response Initiative, which will support climate resiliency and recovery work by Emancipation Economic Development Council, Hope Disaster Recovery, Houston Tool Bank, Rebuilding Together Houston, Volunteers of America, and Wesley Community Center.

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  • The Allstate Foundation contributed $500,000 to launch LISC's new Community Resiliency and Disaster Response Initiative, which will support climate resiliency and recovery work by Emancipation Economic Development Council, Hope Disaster Recovery, Houston Tool Bank, Rebuilding Together Houston, Volunteers of America, and Wesley Community Center.
  • Historically, communities of color that are lower income have experienced greater impact by extreme weather events.
  • Our hope is to better prepare underserved communities to address all those issues and to make our city stronger as well."
  • The LISC-Allstate Foundation pilot program will run throughout 2024, and outcomes will be publicly shared so that other communities might learn from the activities funded.

St. Croix Hospice Volunteer Recognized for Outstanding Service

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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LINCOLN, Neb., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- St. Croix Hospice is proud to announce that Nebraska Volunteer Diane Kathol has received the Outstanding Hospice Volunteer Recognition from the Nebraska Hospice and Palliative Care Association (NHPCA).

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  • LINCOLN, Neb., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- St. Croix Hospice is proud to announce that Nebraska Volunteer Diane Kathol has received the Outstanding Hospice Volunteer Recognition from the Nebraska Hospice and Palliative Care Association (NHPCA).
  • Part of the NHPCA's volunteer recognition program, this honor is given to Nebraska hospice volunteers who provide exemplary service within their communities.
  • "I had been a nurse for many years, and hospice volunteering has been a rewarding but also very natural way for me to give back to my community," said St. Croix Hospice Volunteer Diane Kathol.
  • "Diane's recognition by the NHPCA as an Outstanding Hospice Volunteer is well-deserved," said St. Croix Hospice Director of Branch Support Emily Bruna, who oversees the agency's volunteer program.

FAST-GROWING HYDRATION BRAND, WATERDROP®, ANNOUNCES INVESTMENT BY GLOBAL TENNIS STARS

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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MIAMI, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- waterdrop®, the European-based pioneer in hydration, is proud to announce the successful closing of an investment round welcoming six world-renowned athletes as investors. Notable, top globally-ranked tennis players including Taylor Fritz, Elina Svitolina, Sebastian Korda, Andrey Rublev, Hubert Hurkacz and Cameron Norrie have joined forces with the brand, to serve as both ambassadors and investors to support its mission of revolutionizing hydration.

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  • The new group of investors marks a pivotal moment for waterdrop's long-standing commitment with tennis players, which also includes an official partnership status with the ATP.
  • Aligned with its mission to transform the way we hydrate, waterdrop® is dedicated to reducing plastic bottle waste in the tennis industry and beyond.
  • waterdrop® continues the expansion of its footprint in the U.S. retail market, further solidifying its position as a fast-growing leader in the hydration industry.
  • waterdrop® is praised by consumers for supporting a healthier and sustainable lifestyle and is eager to continue reshaping how Americans hydrate.

The Learnery Signs Multi-Year Partnership with World's Largest Emergency Response Volunteer Organization

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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BISMARCK, N.D., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Learnery, an advanced microlearning platform designed to help healthcare professionals strengthen knowledge retention for career and personal growth, proudly announces its signing of a multi-year partnership with United Hatzalah of Israel, the world's largest fully volunteer free emergency medical services (EMS) organization. This groundbreaking collaboration will see the Israel-based non-governmental organization (NGO) utilizing The Learnery's cutting-edge microlearning software platform, empowering its 7,000 emergency medical volunteers in Israel to acquire and retain information more effectively through customized bite-sized training and educational modules. Additionally, the NGO has been designated as a preferred global reseller of EMS content on The Learnery platform.

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  • Additionally, the NGO has been designated as a preferred global reseller of EMS content on The Learnery platform.
  • The Learnery adopts a "small drips" approach to breaking down complex concepts and reinforces them with repetition, leading to enhanced knowledge retention.
  • This partnership opens the doors for us in markets around the world and we look forward to a long relationship."
  • The organization has an average response time of less than three minutes per emergency, and in major cities, often less than 90 seconds.