Culture of New York City

Stork Club Raises $30M to Respond to Unprecedented Employer Demand for Inclusive Benefits and to Hold Employees’ Hands as they Build Healthy Families

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Technology, MEN, LGBTQ+, General Health, Professional services, Family, Consumer, Health, Software, Internet, Mobile, Wireless, Insurance, Women, Parenting, Finance, Consulting, Baby, Maternity, stOrk, Fors, Culture of New York City, New York City, Stork Club, General Catalyst, STORK CLUB, GENERAL CATALYST

Stork Club is also announcing several new customers from a variety of industries, including Ropes & Gray, Crescent Capital, Corgan, Fors Marsh Group and Inception.

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  • Stork Club is also announcing several new customers from a variety of industries, including Ropes & Gray, Crescent Capital, Corgan, Fors Marsh Group and Inception.
  • For a company with a few thousand employees, Stork Club can save up to $3 million per year.
  • Employees can use Stork Club to immediately view medical providers in their network and what their options are.
  • Stork Club modernizes healthcare for families and gives people the freedom to plan their future on their own terms.

UNCSA names Saxton Rose dean of the School of Music

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Thursday, June 10, 2021
University of North Carolina School of the Arts, Juilliard School, Culture of New York City, Colburn, Manhattan School of Music, American culture, Education in the United States

WINSTON-SALEM,N.C., June 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) has named bassoonist and educator Saxton Rose as its new dean of the School of Music , effective immediately.

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  • WINSTON-SALEM,N.C., June 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) has named bassoonist and educator Saxton Rose as its new dean of the School of Music , effective immediately.
  • As dean, Rose will serve as executive of all programs, operations and personnel in the School of Music, including all graduate , undergraduate and high school academic offerings.
  • Rose succeeds Brian Cole who was appointed chancellor of UNCSA in 2020, having served as dean of the School of Music for four years.
  • They have pursued graduate and postgraduate studies at Juilliard, the Manhattan School of Music, Eastman School of Music, The Colburn School and more.

Parsons School of Design and Yellowbrick Partner to Launch Two New Programs for Digital Designers and Creators

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Thursday, June 3, 2021
Education, Training, University, Manhattan, Product development, UX, Parsons School of Design, Design, Culture of New York City, Parsons School of Design, Wallpaper*, Yellowbrick, PARSONS SCHOOL OF DESIGN, WALLPAPER*, YELLOWBRICK

Product Design Essentials is focused on physical product design and UX Design Foundations covers the development of digital experiences.

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  • Product Design Essentials is focused on physical product design and UX Design Foundations covers the development of digital experiences.
  • Learners who complete either program will earn a non-credit Completion Certificate from the Parsons School of Design.
  • Wallpaper*, the world's number one global design publication, joins as the programs media partner; helping Parsons and Yellowbrick co-develop the curriculum based on their editorial staffs considerable expertise and industry connections.
  • "These two courses weve co-developed with Parsons illuminate the inner-workings of two of the most sought-after design specialties today: industrial design and UX design.

Amazon Literary Partnership Announces 2021 Grant Recipients

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Thursday, June 3, 2021
Online Retail, Philanthropy, Entertainment, Retail, Fund Raising, Foundation, Books, American poetry, Asian-American literature, Literature, Culture of New York City, Lambda Literary Foundation, Asian American Writers' Workshop, Literary magazine, Kundiman

(NASDAQ: AMZN) Today, the Amazon Literary Partnership announced more than $1 million in grant funding to 80 nonprofit literary organizations across the U.S.

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  • (NASDAQ: AMZN) Today, the Amazon Literary Partnership announced more than $1 million in grant funding to 80 nonprofit literary organizations across the U.S.
  • In addition, Amazon Literary Partnership has awarded grants of $140,000 each to the Academy of American Poets and the Community of Literary Presses and Magazines, to be used to fund more than a dozen literary organizations supporting poetry groups and literary magazines.
  • The list of 2021 Amazon Literary Partnership grant recipients represent a wide range of organizations working tirelessly to ensure that the literary community, and diverse and underrepresented voices, can thrive for generations to come.
  • Numerous 2021 grant recipients are explicitly focused on strengthening BIPOC and underrepresented literary voices, including Lambda Literary, Kundiman, Hurston/Wright Foundation, Asian American Writers Workshop, and The Africa Center, among others.

The Famous Lincoln Center Plaza has been transformed into A Green Lawn Paradise

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Monday, May 10, 2021
Culture of New York City, Lincoln Center, Lincoln Square, Manhattan, Lincoln, Peek, Josie, Manhattan, New York City

b'UPPER WEST SIDE, N.Y., May 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Josie Robertson Plaza at Lincoln Center on the Upper West Side has undergone a gorgeous transformation as part of their "Restart Stages" initiative.

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  • b'UPPER WEST SIDE, N.Y., May 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Josie Robertson Plaza at Lincoln Center on the Upper West Side has undergone a gorgeous transformation as part of their "Restart Stages" initiative.
  • They have appointed SYNLawn New York to convert 14,000 square feet of concrete into a lush park-like artificial lawn area centered around the iconic Revson Fountain.
  • It features grassy slopes and arches for shaded relaxation and summertime lounging to be enjoyed by everyone.\nThe "Green" is constructed of Biobased artificial grass provided by SYNLawn New York.
  • SYNLawn New York also features Sanitized antimicrobial technology that assists in keeping the green naturally clean and sanitized.\nHere is a sneak peek of Lincoln Center "The Green" until you come and check it out for yourself.

AAAC Wildlife Removal of Phoenix: Going Beyond the Call of Duty to Humanely Evict Pesky Critters, Repair Damage, And Prevent Further Intrusions

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Thursday, May 6, 2021
Asian American Arts Centre, Chinatown, Manhattan, Decontamination, Culture of New York City, New York City, American culture

To stop it from happening again, it\xe2\x80\x99s vital that entry points are identified and sealed off.

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  • To stop it from happening again, it\xe2\x80\x99s vital that entry points are identified and sealed off.
  • AAAC assist in the decontamination of the premise to make it safe.\nWhere AAAC Wildlife Removal of Phoenix differ to other wildlife removal companies, is they offer much more than a critter eviction service.
  • With 5* reviews and over 15 years operating as one of the most successful wildlife removal businesses in the US, you\xe2\x80\x99ll be glad you called AAAC Wildlife Removal of Phoenix.\nAAAC Wildlife Removal of Phoenix is a proud member of the AAAC Wildlife Removal family of franchise companies.
  • Our wildlife operators are trained with the most up to date techniques to handle all of your wildlife needs.

Plantega Announces Plan To Expand Across New York City In 2021

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Food and drink, Culture of New York City, Delicatessen, German cuisine, Italian cuisine, Jewish cuisine, Bodega, Tuna, Melt sandwich, Stockwell, Menu, Food industry

Plantega is a community-powered food systems solution that equips New York City\'s independent bodegas with the latest plant-based products via a unique retail and food service model.

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  • Plantega is a community-powered food systems solution that equips New York City\'s independent bodegas with the latest plant-based products via a unique retail and food service model.
  • The Plantega team also confirmed that Ben & Jerry\'s has joined its mission and will be featuring non-dairy flavors in participating stores while also supporting community empowerment projects in New York City.
  • Plantega is on a mission to change that," said Nil Zacharias, leader of the Plantega initiative.
  • "We\'re incredibly inspired by the work that Plantega is doing and are thrilled to have a Good Catch tuna melt on deli menus in New York.

Heartening Messages Flood Times Square, NYC, Courtesy of PureVPN

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Saturday, February 20, 2021
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With the aim of easing the miseries brought upon by COVID-19 and to brighten up 2021, people from all walks of life are posting uplifting messages for their loved ones on one of the biggest screens on Times Square, NYC, courtesy of PureVPN.

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  • With the aim of easing the miseries brought upon by COVID-19 and to brighten up 2021, people from all walks of life are posting uplifting messages for their loved ones on one of the biggest screens on Times Square, NYC, courtesy of PureVPN.
  • PureVPN has recently started taking all the messages live at Times Square, NYC, featuring participants with a picture of a heart on their hand along with their messages for their friends, family, and loved ones.
  • PureVPN has booked one of the screens at Duffy Square, Times Square, NYC, reserving a considerable number of slots per day for the entire month of February.
  • Participants will be further notified when their messages are taken live so that they can share the memorable moment with their friends and family.

Informa Markets Fashion Partners with Council of Fashion Designers of America and NYMD to Showcase New York Fashion Week Designer Collections

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Thursday, January 28, 2021
Culture, Culture of New York City, New York Fashion Week, Informa, The Fashion Calendar, Fashion, Marketplace, Magazines, American culture

Meanwhile, MICAM Americas, Informa Markets Fashions footwear event, launched on January 19, alongside PROJECT and will run until March 16.

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  • Meanwhile, MICAM Americas, Informa Markets Fashions footwear event, launched on January 19, alongside PROJECT and will run until March 16.
  • MAGIC DIGITAL, a womens young contemporary and trend marketplace will launch on February 1 and will run through March 1.
  • To register for Informa Markets Fashion digital trade events, please visit the digital events registration page HERE
    Informa Markets creates platforms for industries and specialist markets to trade, innovate and grow.
  • In addition to hosting the annual CFDA Fashion Awards, the organization owns the Fashion Calendar, is the organizer of the Official New York Fashion Week Schedule, and recently launched RUNWAY360.

Pepsi Gives Back To New York City Bodegas And Shoppers This Holiday Season

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Friday, December 11, 2020
Culture of New York City, Bodega, Stockwell, New Yorkers, Christmas and holiday season, Witness, Time, Traditions

NEW YORK, Dec. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Every year, New York City becomes the center of the holiday season, with tourists from around the world traveling in to witness its magic and festive traditions firsthand.

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Every year, New York City becomes the center of the holiday season, with tourists from around the world traveling in to witness its magic and festive traditions firsthand.
  • The drop of The Bodega Givebackkicks off a larger holiday giveback from Pepsi this season which includes gifting cash to bodega owners and consumers across the five New York City boroughs.
  • Bodegas are a cherished part of the fabric of New York City culture, as New Yorkers rely on them for everything.
  • The show just wrapped its second season and will return for season three in early 2021.