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Hackensack, New Jersey Pursues Digital Transformation

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Thursday, December 9, 2021
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The city recently partnered with GovPilot , a Hoboken, New Jersey based provider of cloud-based government management software.

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  • The city recently partnered with GovPilot , a Hoboken, New Jersey based provider of cloud-based government management software.
  • Michael Bonner, the founder and CEO of GovPilot said, "We are excited to work with Hackensack on its early stages of digital transformation.
  • Federal funding from the American Rescue Plan Act has spurred local governments to implement digital services and operations.
  • GovPilot - named a GovTech 100 company for four consecutive years - is the leader in digital transformation for local governments.

Greater San Diego Association of REALTORS® Announces More Than $1 Million in Grant Funds to Defend Coastal Communities and Property Rights

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021
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SAN DIEGO, Dec. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Greater San Diego Association of REALTORS (SDAR) announces an additional grant support for Smart Coast California, a 501(c)(6) organization founded by REALTORS in response to sea level rise policies impacting coastal communities and property owners.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Dec. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Greater San Diego Association of REALTORS (SDAR) announces an additional grant support for Smart Coast California, a 501(c)(6) organization founded by REALTORS in response to sea level rise policies impacting coastal communities and property owners.
  • "The Greater San Diego Association of REALTORS is not only the voice for real estate professionals, but also for property owners throughout San Diego County," said Farley.
  • Previous grant funds totaling $300,000 were approved on October 5 by the California Association of REALTORS (C.A.R.)
  • The Greater San Diego Association of REALTORS is the largest trade association in San Diego County and one of the largest local REALTOR associations in California.

Pernod Ricard USA and Partner Organizations Launch Comprehensive "Safe Night" Program Aimed at Reducing Alcohol Misuse

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021
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"As a founding member of Responsibility.org, we've learned that the most effective way to reduce alcohol misuse in the U.S. is through a holistic approach attacking both its systemic causes and after-effects," said Tara Engel, Vice President, Public and National Affairs, Pernod Ricard USA. "The Safe Night" pilot does just that -- it's a partnership with multiple stakeholders – including the Police, City Council, Restaurant Owners, Bar Owners, bar and Restaurant staff, community leaders, cultural ambassadors and more—who all are committed to providing a safer night out."

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  • Pernod Ricard USA is the premium spirits and wine company in the U.S., and the largest subsidiary of Paris, France-based Pernod Ricard SA., the world's second-largest spirits and wine company.
  • Pernod Ricard employs approximately 19,000 people worldwide, is listed on Euronext (Ticker: RI) and is part of the CAC 40 index.
  • Pernod Ricard USA is headquartered in New York, New York, and has more than 1,000 employees across the country.
  • Pernod Ricard USA urges all adults to consume its products responsibly and has an active program to promote responsible drinking.

CTA Construction and Somerville Community Celebrate Library's West Branch Reopening

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021
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SOMERVILLE, Mass., Dec. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Somerville Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, the Somerville Library Trustees, architect Ben Youtz, and representatives from CTA Construction joined members of the Somerville community for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the library's newly renovated and restored West Branch last month.

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  • SOMERVILLE, Mass., Dec. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Somerville Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, the Somerville Library Trustees, architect Ben Youtz, and representatives from CTA Construction joined members of the Somerville community for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the library's newly renovated and restored West Branch last month.
  • Crews from CTA Construction Managers completed a full renovation of the existing 1909 historic landmark structure as well as built a new addition to the iconic Carnegie classical revival style building.
  • "It was a 5-year planning process before construction even began, and that was before Covid hit mid-construction," said Rob Cassano, Project Manager for the City of Somerville.
  • CTA Construction Managers is an award-winning construction management and general contracting firm specializing in municipal, academic, multi-family residential, commercial, and senior care facilities.

The Dallas Express Launches Monthly Dallas "Crime Boss"

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021
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DALLAS, Dec. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Dallas Express launched their new crime section, which takes crime data from Dallas Police Department to delineate crime stats and calculate the change in crime percentages year over year.

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  • DALLAS, Dec. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Dallas Express launched their new crime section, which takes crime data from Dallas Police Department to delineate crime stats and calculate the change in crime percentages year over year.
  • From this, The Dallas Express will determine the Dallas City Council member with the greatest percent increase (or smallest decrease) in crime per capita, naming them that month's Crime Boss.
  • Applying The Dallas Express Crime Score methodology to data from the FBI's UCR database , Dallas has more crime per capita than hotbeds including Chicago, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, and New York.
  • Spokeswoman for The Dallas Express, Stacey Shelton said, "Here at the Dallas Express, 'The People's Paper,' we care about crime in the community.

Waterford Property Company Acquires 472-Unit Pomona Multifamily Community for Preservation of Existing Affordable Housing and Conversion to Middle-Income and Affordable Housing

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Monday, December 6, 2021
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211206005179/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211206005179/en/
    Waterford Property Company (Waterford) in partnership with California Statewide Community Development Authority (CSCDA), a joint powers authority, announced the acquisition of a 472-Unit Pomona multifamily community for preservation of existing affordable housing and conversion to middle-income and affordable housing.
  • Waterford will extend these affordability restrictions an additional 30 years increasing the projects very low income units from 94 to 157.
  • We pride ourselves on our ability to create innovative housing solutions for cities, said John Drachman , co-founder, Waterford Property Company.
  • Its expertise includes developing mixed-use multifamily projects throughout California, developing and investing in affordable housing and repositioning existing commercial properties.

THE FUTURE OF THE MAIN STREET CITY CENTRE MOTOR INN

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Monday, December 6, 2021
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Vancouver, BC, Dec. 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The City Centre Motor Hotel, located along Main Street between 5th and 6th Avenue, has seen the neighbourhood around it change considerably over the past 60+ years.

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  • Vancouver, BC, Dec. 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The City Centre Motor Hotel, located along Main Street between 5th and 6th Avenue, has seen the neighbourhood around it change considerably over the past 60+ years.
  • Today, Mount Pleasant includes a wide range of housing forms, an innovation hub, and the Main Street village shopping area.
  • Nicola Wealth Real Estate (NWRE) acquired the City Centre Motor Hotel this fall with the intention to redevelop the property in two to three years in-line with the pending Broadway Corridor Plan.
  • The City Centre Motor Inn is a well-known property in the city and in Mount Pleasant in particular.

WAVE Announces First Round of Progressive Endorsements for Key 2022 Midterm Races

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021
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WAVE, which endorsed 42 progressive leaders for positions on local, state, and federal levels during the 2020 elections, is a non-partisan political action committee that aims to advance political candidates, organizations and policies that support progressive American values and ethics.

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  • WAVE, which endorsed 42 progressive leaders for positions on local, state, and federal levels during the 2020 elections, is a non-partisan political action committee that aims to advance political candidates, organizations and policies that support progressive American values and ethics.
  • Women for American Values and Ethics Political Action Committee (WAVE PAC), a multi-candidate federal hybrid super PAC, works to advance progressive American values and ethics.
  • For more information on WAVE PAC, visit www.wave4all.org/elections .
  • For more information on WAVE PAC, visit www.wave4all.org/elections .

Experts in digital humanism call for a step forward to tackle the challenges of digital transformation

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Thursday, November 18, 2021
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As they did so during the event " Humanism in the digital age: the urban contribution ", organised by Digital Future Society and the City Council of Barcelona, where 150 entities and 40 top-level international speakers took part.

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  • As they did so during the event " Humanism in the digital age: the urban contribution ", organised by Digital Future Society and the City Council of Barcelona, where 150 entities and 40 top-level international speakers took part.
  • The highly positive feedback received during the event strengthens Barcelona as a leading technological human-centered perspective globally.
  • Digital Future Society's director, Cristina Colom, inaugurated the event encouraging a call to action: "We need to shift some of our priorities to focus on some key social pressing challenges.
  • The way we tackle these challenges, the way we seek solutions, the way we foster international cooperation, will determine the digital future, will determine our digital future."

Experts in digital humanism call for a step forward to tackle the challenges of digital transformation

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Thursday, November 18, 2021
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As they did so during the event " Humanism in the digital age: the urban contribution ", organised by Digital Future Society and the City Council of Barcelona, where 150 entities and 40 top-level international speakers took part.

Key Points: 
  • As they did so during the event " Humanism in the digital age: the urban contribution ", organised by Digital Future Society and the City Council of Barcelona, where 150 entities and 40 top-level international speakers took part.
  • The highly positive feedback received during the event strengthens Barcelona as a leading technological human-centered perspective globally.
  • Digital Future Society's director, Cristina Colom, inaugurated the event encouraging a call to action: "We need to shift some of our priorities to focus on some key social pressing challenges.
  • The way we tackle these challenges, the way we seek solutions, the way we foster international cooperation, will determine the digital future, will determine our digital future."