Brookhaven, New York

FuelCell Energy’s Long Island, New York Project Achieves Conditional Commercial Operation

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Wednesday, January 12, 2022

DANBURY, Conn., Jan. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FuelCell Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq: FCEL) -- a global leader in decarbonizing power and producing hydrogen, with a purpose of utilizing its proprietary, state-of-the-art fuel cell platforms to enable a world empowered by clean energy—announced the completion of site construction and commencement of conditional commercial operation of its 7.4 megawatt (“MW”) SureSource™ fuel cell project located in Yaphank, Long Island, in New York.

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  • We are excited to be in commercial operation of our fuel cell platform in the Town of Brookhaven, New York, commented Jason Few, President and Chief Executive Officer, FuelCell Energy.
  • Kevin Lapidus from Franklin Park commented, We are pleased to complete the Yaphank project with FuelCell Energy.
  • In conjunction with the project achieving commercial operation, Franklin Park has funded the remaining commitment under the previously announced tax equity arrangement, bringing the total investment in the project to $12.4 million.
  • Franklin Park provides a full suite of capital for renewable energy development companies, including corporate equity, pre-NTP project development capital, tax equity and project acquisitions.

Long Island, NY-Based King Quality Construction, Inc. Receives Esteemed GAF Premium System Professional and President's Club Awards

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021

King Quality is the only company in the state of New York to receive this honor for 2020 and has been deemed a GAF Master Elite contractor since 1999.

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  • King Quality is the only company in the state of New York to receive this honor for 2020 and has been deemed a GAF Master Elite contractor since 1999.
  • King Quality has also been recognized as the recipient of the 2020 GAF President's Club Award.
  • King Quality is also active in its community, supporting Habitat for Humanity of Suffolk and Lighthouse Mission in Bellport, Long Island.
  • King Quality assembles Long Island's most reputable, dependable, quality-driven and award-winning team of roofing, siding, and window contractors.

Johnson Controls Launches Community College Partnership Program, Investing in the Technicians of Tomorrow

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021

MILWAUKEE, July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), the global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, today launched the Johnson Controls Community College Partnership Program.

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  • MILWAUKEE, July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), the global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, today launched the Johnson Controls Community College Partnership Program.
  • Suffolk County Community College (Selden, NY): Founded in 1959, Suffolk County Community College is a public community college, sponsored by SUNY and Suffolk County, NY.
  • Community College of Baltimore County (Baltimore, MD): Founded in 1957, Community College of Baltimore County is a public community college with campuses across Baltimore County, Maryland.
  • Essex Country Community College (Newark, NJ): Founded in 1968, Essex County College is a public community college in Essex County, New Jersey.

Bellport First Student Workers Join Teamsters Local 1205

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021

BELLPORT, N.Y., July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Mechanics, dispatchers, yard and clerical workers at First Student of Bellport, New York have voted unanimously to join Teamsters Local 1205.

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  • BELLPORT, N.Y., July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Mechanics, dispatchers, yard and clerical workers at First Student of Bellport, New York have voted unanimously to join Teamsters Local 1205.
  • "Local 1205 represents hundreds of New York school bus workers, and we're proud to welcome our newest members into our fast-growing union family," said Daniel De Crotie, Local 1205 President.
  • "This victory is proof that workers want to be represented and want to be part of the Teamsters," said Gary Kumpa, Local 1205 Business Agent and Vice President.
  • Teamsters Local 1205 represents workers in school bus, construction and a wide variety of other industries throughout New York metropolitan area.

Justin Fincher, PhD, Appointed Vice President For Advancement And Executive Director Of The Stony Brook Foundation

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Wednesday, June 9, 2021

STONY BROOK, N.Y., June 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Justin Fincher, PhD, vice president for advancement at The Ohio State University, has been appointed vice president for advancement, effective August 23, 2021, announced Stony Brook University President, Maurie McInnis.

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  • STONY BROOK, N.Y., June 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Justin Fincher, PhD, vice president for advancement at The Ohio State University, has been appointed vice president for advancement, effective August 23, 2021, announced Stony Brook University President, Maurie McInnis.
  • Reporting directly to President McInnis and serving as a member of her senior management team, Fincher will provide leadership for the University's development and alumni relations operations and serve as executive director of the Stony Brook Foundation.
  • "In Justin Fincher, we have found someone with incredible experience and who shares our University's values," said President McInnis.
  • Stony Brook University, widely regarded as a SUNY flagship, is going far beyond the expectations of today's public universities.

Canon U.S.A. Sponsored and Participated In the Virtual 16th Annual Japan Center Essay Competition Awards Program

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Monday, April 26, 2021

b'MELVILLE, N.Y., April 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --As part of its continued commitment to empowering young leaders and education, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, proudly sponsored and participated in the virtual 16th Annual Japan Center Essay Competition Awards Program on April 24, 2021.

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  • b'MELVILLE, N.Y., April 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --As part of its continued commitment to empowering young leaders and education, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, proudly sponsored and participated in the virtual 16th Annual Japan Center Essay Competition Awards Program on April 24, 2021.
  • The Essay Competition, now in its 16th year, is an example of this collaboration.
  • "\nThe first Japan Center Essay Competition, organized by Stony Brook University in New York and supported by Canon U.S.A., was held during the 2005-2006 school year.
  • Since its inaugural year, there have been 3,218 submissions from 251 schools.\nThe Japan Center at Stony Brook University was established in January 2003.

Sisters Kimberley Bigby and Happie Dunn-Henry Bring Business and Logistics Experience to New Caring Transitions Franchise in Port Jefferson

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Thursday, March 11, 2021

Now they are looking forward to combining their personal experience with their business backgrounds to launch their own business Caring Transitions of Port Jefferson.

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  • Now they are looking forward to combining their personal experience with their business backgrounds to launch their own business Caring Transitions of Port Jefferson.
  • Caring Transitions of Port Jefferson serves Centereach, Coram, East Setauket, Middle Island, Miller Place, Mt.
  • Sinai, Port Jefferson, Port Jefferson Station, Rocky Point, Selden, Shoreham, Sound Beach and the surrounding areas.
  • Caring Transitions of Port Jefferson is bonded and insured and all employees are background checked.

Well-known event producer Harry Javer got his start working with Bill Zanker at The Learning Annex, one of the country's top event companies

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Monday, November 9, 2020

Growing up, he played baseball in high school, and went on to study political science at Stony Brook University.

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  • Growing up, he played baseball in high school, and went on to study political science at Stony Brook University.
  • It was there that he found his passion for event production.
  • In addition to founding and producing The Lodging Conference every year, Harry Javer is also the founder and owner of The New York Speakers Bureau (also known as The Conference Bureau).
  • The Conference Bureau has produced hundreds of events, seminars, conferences and speaker tours.

Canon U.S.A. Sponsored and Participated In the Virtual 15th Annual Japan Center Essay Competition Awards Program

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Monday, June 15, 2020

MELVILLE, N.Y., June 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Continuing to support education and youth, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, sponsored and participated in the 15th Annual Japan Center Essay Competition Awards Program on June 13, 2020.

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  • MELVILLE, N.Y., June 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Continuing to support education and youth, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, sponsored and participated in the 15th Annual Japan Center Essay Competition Awards Program on June 13, 2020.
  • Canon U.S.A., Inc. and the Japan Center at Stony Brook University have a longstanding partnership, which began in 2005 by former President and Chief Executive Officer of Canon U.S.A., Inc., the late Mr. Kinya Uchida.
  • Canon U.S.A., Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer Kazuto Ogawa spoke at the virtual awards ceremony and congratulated the winners.
  • "Our support of the 15th Annual Japan Center Essay Competition at Stony Brook University is just one example.

Phobio Donates iPads to Stony Brook University Hospital to Improve Patient Care and Communication Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Thursday, April 23, 2020

Phobio, a provider of omnichannel trade-in software that simplifies device upgrades, today announced that it has donated 151 iPads to Stony Brook University Hospital.

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  • Phobio, a provider of omnichannel trade-in software that simplifies device upgrades, today announced that it has donated 151 iPads to Stony Brook University Hospital.
  • Dr. Edward Sun, Assistant Chief Medical Officer at Stony Brook University Hospital, explains the impact of this technology on patient care.
  • "This incredibly generous gift from Phobio has enabled us to get iPads to patients who don't have their own mobile device.
  • Phobio is proud to assist Stony Brook University Hospital during this uncertain time, said Stephen Wakeling, Co-Founder, and CEO of Phobio.