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Dynamic Star Announces Plans for One Fordham Landing, University Heights, The Bronx

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

ft. leasable community facility building rising along the Harlem River just south of West Fordham Road and west of Bronx Community College that prioritizes the health and well-being of its tenants.

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  • ft. leasable community facility building rising along the Harlem River just south of West Fordham Road and west of Bronx Community College that prioritizes the health and well-being of its tenants.
  • "We are excited to offer The Bronx a new standard in community facility buildings," said Dynamic Star's CEO Gary Segal.
  • "One Fordham Landing is designed to promote the health and wellness of our tenants and their clients.
  • The Fordham Road SBS stops within a five-minute walk of the property and the Fordham Road NY Thruway exit is directly in front of the site.

Bronx Children's Museum Announces Denise Rosario Adusei as its New Executive Director

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Thursday, April 13, 2023

NEW YORK, April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bronx Children's Museum's Board of Directors and President Arlene Lewis Bascom announce the appointment of Denise Rosario Adusei as the new Executive Director as of March 6, 2023. An experienced social entrepreneur, author and early childhood leader, Adusei succeeds Carla Precht who stepped down as the Executive Director after 13 years during which time she successfully launched the first-ever children's museum facility in the Bronx.

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  • Bronx Children's Museum announces the appointment of Denise Rosario Adusei as the new Executive Director of the first-ever children's museum facility in the Bronx.
  • NEW YORK, April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bronx Children's Museum's Board of Directors and President Arlene Lewis Bascom announce the appointment of Denise Rosario Adusei as the new Executive Director as of March 6, 2023.
  • "We are delighted to have Denise take the helm of Bronx Children's Museum," said Carla Precht, the Museum's Founding Executive Director.
  • Bronx Children's Museum nurtures children to find their voice, fulfill their potential and connect to their communities, the Bronx, and the world beyond.

Parsons Recognized for Engineering Excellence on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

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Thursday, December 2, 2021

The Metropolitan Transit Authority Bridges and Tunnels Division (MTA B&T) project provides a missing connection between the RFK Bridge to Harlem River Drives northbound lanes.

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  • The Metropolitan Transit Authority Bridges and Tunnels Division (MTA B&T) project provides a missing connection between the RFK Bridge to Harlem River Drives northbound lanes.
  • This prestigious award acknowledges the immense talent and dedication that went into this project, said Seth Condell, vice president for Parsons.
  • Parsons served as the Lead Design Firm on the design-build team, providing design engineering and construction support services on the project.
  • ACEC NYs Engineering Excellence Awards is an annual competition that recognizes New York engineering firms for complexity, innovation, and value to society.

Randall's Island Park Alliance 2021 Virtual Gala Honors Aimee Boden and Ray Selvadurai

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Thursday, March 18, 2021

NEW YORK, March 18, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Wednesday, March 10, the Randall's Island Park Alliance (RIPA) hosted its 2021 Virtual Gala, raising over $1 million.

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  • NEW YORK, March 18, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Wednesday, March 10, the Randall's Island Park Alliance (RIPA) hosted its 2021 Virtual Gala, raising over $1 million.
  • The event, honored founding RIPA President Aimee Boden and Manhattan Soccer Club Head Coach Ray Selvadurai.
  • In this unique year, we were thrilled to honor both Aimee and Ray for their leadership and their commitment to our community.
  • As the dedicated steward of Randall's Island Park, the Alliance sustains, maintains, develops and programs the Park to support the well-being of all New Yorkers.

Fidelis Care Celebrates Newly Expanded Inwood Community Office

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Thursday, April 4, 2019

INWOOD, N.Y., April 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Fidelis Care today celebrated the completion of its newly expanded Inwood Community Office at 100 Post Avenue with a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by local dignitaries, providers, and community partners.

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  • INWOOD, N.Y., April 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Fidelis Care today celebrated the completion of its newly expanded Inwood Community Office at 100 Post Avenue with a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by local dignitaries, providers, and community partners.
  • For more than 18 years, the Inwood Community office has been a resource for the local community.
  • Renovated in its entirety and tripled in size, the newly expanded Inwood Community Office is more than 1,600 square feet.
  • "Fidelis Care has had a long-standing presence in the Inwood Community for many years," she said.

Randall's Island Park Alliance Hosts Its Fielding Dreams Gala 2019

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Tuesday, March 19, 2019

NEW YORK, March 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- On Wednesday, March 13, the Randall's Island Park Alliance (RIPA) hosted its 2019 Fielding Dreams Gala at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City.

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  • NEW YORK, March 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- On Wednesday, March 13, the Randall's Island Park Alliance (RIPA) hosted its 2019 Fielding Dreams Gala at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City.
  • The evening began with a cocktail reception, followed by dinner and a speaking programemceed byDoug Williams, host of SNY's "Baseball Night in New York."
  • Chief Strategy Officer of Live Nation Entertainment Jordan Zachary presented the Fielding Dreams Award to Tom Russell of The Governors Ball Music Festival.
  • What you guys are doing here at Randall's Island Park Alliance is fantastic."

Laborers Union Denounces New York City Council Vote On Inwood And Entire Rezoning Process

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Thursday, August 9, 2018

NEW YORK, Aug. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Following a six-month campaign in opposition to the Inwood rezoning, the New York City Council, led by Inwood's Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez, voted to approve this deeply flawed and shortsighted neighborhood rezoning.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Following a six-month campaign in opposition to the Inwood rezoning, the New York City Council, led by Inwood's Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez, voted to approve this deeply flawed and shortsighted neighborhood rezoning.
  • Making matters worse, Council Member Rodriguez refused to even meet with the union in the final months of the land use process demonstrating a real disregard for construction workers.
  • "The City Council has yet again failed to address the needs of construction workers in the Inwood rezoning," said Robert Bonanza, Business Manager of the 17,000, member Mason Tender's District Council of Greater New York.
  • "To vote on such a short-sighted plan that overlooks the very workforce needed for the planned development and housing is an insult to working people in Inwood and throughout New York City," Bonanza added.