Yonkers, New York

THE OPPORTUNITY NETWORK APPOINTS LUCRIA ORTIZ AS PRESIDENT AND CEO

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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NEW YORK, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Opportunity Network (OppNet), a national nonprofit organization with a mission to support young people from underrepresented communities on their paths to and through college and into thriving careers, announced the appointment of Lucria Ortiz as President and CEO, effective January 2, 2024. Ms. Ortiz will succeed AiLun Ku, who joined OppNet in 2011 and has served as CEO since 2019.

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  • Ms. Ortiz will succeed AiLun Ku, who joined OppNet in 2011 and has served as CEO since 2019.
  • "I am thrilled Lucria will join OppNet as CEO," said Raquel Vargas Palmer, Chair of The Opportunity Network's Board of Directors.
  • "I admire OppNet's commitment to creating strong pathways to success for youth of color," said Lucria Ortiz.
  • Lucria served as President and CEO of the Yonkers Family YMCA since November 2019.

ASPHALT PAVEMENT ALLIANCE ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF 2022 PERPETUAL PAVEMENT AWARD: BY DESIGN AND BY CONVERSION

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
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With seven PPAs: By Design and six PPAs: By Conversion awarded, 2022 was a banner year for Perpetual Pavements.

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  • With seven PPAs: By Design and six PPAs: By Conversion awarded, 2022 was a banner year for Perpetual Pavements.
  • 2022 Perpetual Pavement Awards: By Design and By Conversion announced!
  • PPA: By Design recognizes newly designed and constructed asphalt roads built over new subgrade that meet strict Perpetual Pavement criteria.
  • PPA: By Conversion honors new asphalt roads constructed over an existing road that meet strict Perpetual Pavement criteria.

Connect Political: N.Y. Law Enforcement Organizations Unite to Urge Voters to Vote No on Nov. 2 Constitutional Ballot Propositions 1, 3 and 4

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Monday, November 1, 2021
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"Most New Yorkers may not even be aware of or have not reviewed these misguided propositions.

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  • "Most New Yorkers may not even be aware of or have not reviewed these misguided propositions.
  • Propositions 1, 3 and 4 cannot be allowed to remove fair bipartisan election safeguards, and invite widespread coordinated voter fraud, corrupting the faith and trust in our democratic electoral process.
  • "Proposition 4 removes the essential and reasonable requirement for voters to be absent from their place of residence to receive an absentee ballot.
  • Postal Service, and will create irreversible damage to the process, and could allow potential ballot harvesting operations and widespread voter fraud.

Wellness-themed Canter Green Sets Standard for Union Township Apartments

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Tuesday, August 17, 2021
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UNION TOWNSHIP, N.J., Aug. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- RMS Companies' wellness-themed Canter Green in Union Township will be offering in-person tours as part of preleasing for 153 new apartment homes that are situated on six landscaped acres and includes amenities that enable residents to maximize their downtime.

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  • UNION TOWNSHIP, N.J., Aug. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- RMS Companies' wellness-themed Canter Green in Union Township will be offering in-person tours as part of preleasing for 153 new apartment homes that are situated on six landscaped acres and includes amenities that enable residents to maximize their downtime.
  • "Canter Green is about self-care and being able to do it at home," Randy Salvatore, President and CEO of RMS Companies, said.
  • Canter Green's apartments feature one- and two-bedroom floorplans as well as one-bedroom with dens.
  • Canter Green sets the standard for Union Township by catering to our residents' needs."

Bird to Launch in New York City

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Thursday, August 12, 2021
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NEW YORK, Aug. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Bird, a leader in environmentally friendly electric transportation, today announced it will launch its service in New York City as part of the NYC DOT's pilot e-scooter program on Tuesday, August 17th.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Bird, a leader in environmentally friendly electric transportation, today announced it will launch its service in New York City as part of the NYC DOT's pilot e-scooter program on Tuesday, August 17th.
  • Through this program, which featured a competitive and rigorous vetting process, Bird is launching 1,000 of its new Bird Three vehicles in the Bronx.
  • Bird's entry into the city comes as part of New York City's first ever shared e-scooter adoption efforts.
  • Of a narrowed list of about a dozen applicants, New York City selected only three operators, including Bird, for its pilot program.

Autism Learning Partners Opens Its 3rd Location in New York to Serve the Yonkers Community

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
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YONKERS, N.Y., July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Autism Learning Partners (ALP), a national leader that specializes in the treatment of autism and other developmental disabilities, is pleased to announce its in-state expansion with the addition of the Yonkers, New York location.

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  • YONKERS, N.Y., July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Autism Learning Partners (ALP), a national leader that specializes in the treatment of autism and other developmental disabilities, is pleased to announce its in-state expansion with the addition of the Yonkers, New York location.
  • The Yonkers location will join the existing three offices effectively serving the state.
  • ALP is committed to continuing its collaborative efforts with other service providers in the Yonkers area to ensure consistency of care.
  • To learn more about Autism Learning Partners and its services, please visit AutismLearningPartners.com.

Junior Achievement Of New York Honors Chris Levendos Of Crown Castle At Annual Lower Hudson Valley Champions Celebration

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Wednesday, May 19, 2021
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Followed by a conversation with Dr. Edwin M. Quezada, Superintendent of the Yonkers Public Schools, highlighting the educational landscape in the Lower Hudson Valley.

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  • Followed by a conversation with Dr. Edwin M. Quezada, Superintendent of the Yonkers Public Schools, highlighting the educational landscape in the Lower Hudson Valley.
  • The evening ended with a Fireside Chat honoring Chris Levendos of Crown Castle with the 2021 Lower Hudson Valley Champions Award.\n"Chris is a long-time champion of Junior Achievement of New York in the Lower Hudson Valley and we are thrilled to present him with the 2021 Champions Award," said Joseph Peri, President and CEO of Junior Achievement of New York.
  • "He is the ultimate triple threat: a problem solver, a doer and a thought leader and we are so grateful for his continued advocacy for young people across the Lower Hudson Valley.
  • JA New York delivers more than 57,000 student experiences per year to more than 240 NYC, Long Island and Lower Hudson Valley public schools.

Joe Simone of Simone Development Companies Sees Trend Accelerating for Healthcare Facilities in Retail Settings

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Thursday, May 13, 2021
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b'BRONX, N.Y., May 13, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The delivery of healthcare in retail settings continues to accelerate beyond urgent care centers to include major medical practices, according to Joe Simone, President of Simone Development Companies.\nSeveral years ago, Joe Simone, recognized this trend when he developed the Boyce Thompson Center, an innovative 85,000 square-foot mixed-use center in Yonkers, N.Y. with a consumer-driven retail model for healthcare.

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  • b'BRONX, N.Y., May 13, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The delivery of healthcare in retail settings continues to accelerate beyond urgent care centers to include major medical practices, according to Joe Simone, President of Simone Development Companies.\nSeveral years ago, Joe Simone, recognized this trend when he developed the Boyce Thompson Center, an innovative 85,000 square-foot mixed-use center in Yonkers, N.Y. with a consumer-driven retail model for healthcare.
  • Once again, Joe Simone is leading the way.
  • In Harrison, NY, Simone is converting a vacant office building into a pediatric specialty care facility.\nSimone Development Companies is a fully integrated private real estate investment and development company that acquires and develops healthcare, mixed-use, commercial, industrial, retail and residential properties.
  • With services spanning acquisition, development, construction, finance, asset management, accounting, leasing and property management, Simone Development Companies is set apart by its creatively oriented management team, long-term asset ownership and its pursuit of visionary development.\n'

Greystone Provides $24.9 Million in HUD-Insured Financing for Skilled Nursing Facility in Yonkers, New York

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Wednesday, April 21, 2021
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b'NEW YORK, April 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greystone , a leading national commercial real estate finance company, has provided a $24.9 million HUD-insured loan to refinance a 120-bed skilled nursing facility in Yonkers, New York.

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  • b'NEW YORK, April 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greystone , a leading national commercial real estate finance company, has provided a $24.9 million HUD-insured loan to refinance a 120-bed skilled nursing facility in Yonkers, New York.
  • The financing was originated by Fred Levine, Managing Director in Greystone\xe2\x80\x99s Monsey, New York office, for L&A RE Acquisition, LLC.
  • Amenities at the facility include a modern fitness facility, concierge, and a range of recreational activities for residents.\n\xe2\x80\x9cWe\xe2\x80\x99re always pleased when we guide our clients successfully through the financing process.
  • Loans are offered through Greystone Servicing Company LLC, Greystone Funding Company LLC and/or other Greystone affiliates.

Air Purifier to Protect New York's First Responders

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Wednesday, January 27, 2021
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The devices, which can be mounted on ceilings or walls and does not require reconfiguration of any building HVAC systems will be installed in the Yonkers firehouses to filter and clean interior air.

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  • The devices, which can be mounted on ceilings or walls and does not require reconfiguration of any building HVAC systems will be installed in the Yonkers firehouses to filter and clean interior air.
  • The announcement followed a comprehensive review process conducted by the City of Yonkers resulting in the selection of Red Barn Advisory's tool that effectively combats the main form of virus transmission: Air.
  • "We need to keep firefighters and emergency response teams healthy so they can continue to protect our community."
  • Yonkers Fire Department installed the Aura Air devices in all firehouses to maintain a higher quality of indoor air.