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Sunrise Wind receives federal record of decision, takes final investment decision

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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Sunrise Wind receives federal record of decision, takes final investment decision

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  • Sunrise Wind receives federal record of decision, takes final investment decision
    Sunrise Wind today received its Record of Decision (RoD) from the US Department of the Interior's Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), crossing a critical milestone in the federal environmental review process for the offshore wind project serving New York.
  • Additionally, Ørsted and Eversource today announced they have jointly taken a final investment decision on Sunrise Wind, solidifying the commitment to build the project, and will now advance with some important onshore construction activities.
  • Sunrise Wind will bring USD 700 million of investment to Suffolk County and create 800 direct jobs and thousands of indirect jobs in the state.
  • With the federal Record of Decision in hand and our final investment decision having been made, we can continue to create hundreds of local union jobs and stand up a vibrant supply chain.

ACE Venture Enterprises, Inc. Announces Planned Acquisition of Vireo Health of New York from Goodness Growth Holdings

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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NEW YORK and MINNEAPOLIS, April 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ACE Ventures, LLC (“Ace”), a minority-owned business in the State of New York, Ace’s corporate partner, Ace Venture Enterprises, Inc. and Goodness Growth Holdings, Inc. ("Goodness Growth") (CSE: GDNS; OTCQX: GDNSF), today announced that they have executed a binding term sheet whereby Ace plans to acquire assets of Goodness Growth Holdings subsidiary, Vireo Health of New York (“VireoNY”), pending the satisfaction of closing conditions, including secured capital commitments and regulatory approval.

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  • Ace has agreed to assume VireoNY’s financial liabilities, including its operating losses, beginning on April 1, 2024.
  • These activities are expected to be supported initially by a $2.5 million unsecured loan from Goodness Growth to VireoNY.
  • Goodness Growth and Ace anticipate regulatory approval for the transfer of the New York licenses, as well as closing of the VireoNY transaction, to occur by June 30, 2024.
  • Steven Acevedo commented, “We are thrilled to reach this agreement with Goodness Growth and are excited to enter New York’s cannabis industry.

The Cannabis Place Opens Licensed Dispensary in Middle Village, Queens, NYC

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Friday, March 15, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via IBN -- The Cannabis Place announces today the grand opening of its New York City flagship licensed dispensary.

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  • NEW YORK, March 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via IBN -- The Cannabis Place announces today the grand opening of its New York City flagship licensed dispensary.
  • Osbert Orduña, The Cannabis Place founder and CEO, said: “We picked this weekend to open because it’s symbolic in many ways.
  • Nearly two dozen local residents learned the basics of working in a cannabis retail environment from The Cannabis Place Dispensary experts.
  • The Cannabis Place Dispensary does that and is living proof that workforce investment equals immediate positive community impact.

Getaround Reports Full Year 2023 Results

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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Getaround (NYSE: GETR) (“Getaround'' or “the Company”), the world’s first connected carsharing marketplace, today announced financial results for the year ended December 31, 2023.

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  • Getaround (NYSE: GETR) (“Getaround'' or “the Company”), the world’s first connected carsharing marketplace, today announced financial results for the year ended December 31, 2023.
  • Subsequently, in February 2024 the board appointed Eduardo Iniguez as Chief Executive Officer and board member of Getaround.
  • “With proper leadership, adequate funding and thoughtful capital allocation, we should be able to scale the platform Getaround built over the past decade exponentially.
  • “In December 2022, we deployed a new version of our Getaround TrustScore to improve the trust and safety of our marketplace.

Equinor Establishes Major Union Partnership for New York’s First Offshore Wind Hub

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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The revitalized SBMT will play a key role in Equinor’s development of the Empire Wind offshore wind project as a staging and assembly site and as a home for the project’s operations and maintenance base.

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  • The revitalized SBMT will play a key role in Equinor’s development of the Empire Wind offshore wind project as a staging and assembly site and as a home for the project’s operations and maintenance base.
  • This first-of-its-kind PLA for Equinor is a commitment to building SBMT responsibly with the help of New York’s highly skilled union construction workforce.
  • “As the hub for Empire Wind, SBMT will play a transformational role in the development of the offshore wind industry and deliver more than renewable energy generated off New York’s shores.
  • The local union affiliates represent approximately 100,000 union construction workers in the New York City region.

Barclays to Become the Official Banking Partner of WNBA’s New York Liberty

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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Barclays and New York Liberty today announced a new multi-year partnership in which Barclays will become the team’s Official Banking Partner, in a deal that includes marquee jersey patch placement beginning with the 2024 WNBA season.

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  • Barclays and New York Liberty today announced a new multi-year partnership in which Barclays will become the team’s Official Banking Partner, in a deal that includes marquee jersey patch placement beginning with the 2024 WNBA season.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240326399208/en/
    Barclays’ investment in the New York Liberty adds to the existing strong partnership with BSE Global and accompanies the bank’s existing Barclays Center naming rights and Brooklyn Nets team sponsorship.
  • “We are thrilled to welcome Barclays as the Liberty’s Official Banking Partner,” said Keia Clarke, New York Liberty CEO.
  • The commitment of Barclays allows the Liberty to continually grow our business and broaden our impact.

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Partners with Care2U and Independent Practice Association of New York, Inc. to Avoid Hospitalizations Through Advanced Care at Home Program

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in New York (formerly Empire BlueCross BlueShield) recently honored Care2U and Independent Practice Association of New York (IPA NY), part of Vytalize Health, with the inaugural Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Innovation in Healthcare Award for the organizations’ work to improve health outcomes through its new High-Intensity Physician-Led Advanced Care at Home (HIPLACH) program.

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  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in New York (formerly Empire BlueCross BlueShield) recently honored Care2U and Independent Practice Association of New York (IPA NY), part of Vytalize Health, with the inaugural Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Innovation in Healthcare Award for the organizations’ work to improve health outcomes through its new High-Intensity Physician-Led Advanced Care at Home (HIPLACH) program.
  • This innovative collaboration provides state-of-the-art care in the home by a treating Care2U physician and other clinicians for members with acute conditions that would otherwise require inpatient hospitalization.
  • The program focuses on improving the quality of care, enhancing the patient experience, and lowering overall costs.
  • “IPA NY and Care2U have been the ideal partners to help us achieve our mission of improving the health of New Yorkers.

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation Awards $11 Million to Community Partners in New York

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Friday, March 15, 2024
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Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation continued its critical work to measurably improve health and strengthen local communities in 2023.

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  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation continued its critical work to measurably improve health and strengthen local communities in 2023.
  • “Our Foundation strives to improve the health of humanity by addressing health inequities and strengthening our communities in New York.
  • Our strategy underscores this commitment by focusing on partnerships and programs that aid the health of the socially vulnerable,” said Victor DeStefano, President of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in New York.
  • Other Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation grant recipients last year included: American Heart Association, Project Renewal, Gay Men’s Health Crisis, Community Access, and Tent Ministries.

HELP USA’s $129 Million Investment in East New York Opens with 255 Affordable and Supportive Apartments Featuring 154 Units Reserved for Formerly Homeless Adults and Young Families

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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The $129 million development reflects New York City’s and New York State’s commitment to expanding access to safe, affordable housing, especially for the most vulnerable New Yorkers.

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  • The $129 million development reflects New York City’s and New York State’s commitment to expanding access to safe, affordable housing, especially for the most vulnerable New Yorkers.
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    NYC Council Member, District 42, Chris Banks said, “HELP USA's commitment to East New York shines brightly with a significant $129 million investment, marking the inauguration of 255 new apartments.
  • Among these residences, 154 units have been thoughtfully earmarked to provide essential housing for formerly homeless adults and young families with children.
  • HELP ONE continues HELP USA’s nearly 40-year commitment to East New York and to combat homelessness across the nation.

Good Days Daily: Sun Bum Transforms NYC Bodega to Celebrate New Daily 50 SPF Line

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Now you can get a side of sunscreen with your BEC thanks to Sun Bum's Good Days Daily Bodega, which raised its shutters this morning to celebrate the cult sunscreen brand's newest line, Daily 50 SPF.

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  • NEW YORK, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Now you can get a side of sunscreen with your BEC thanks to Sun Bum's Good Days Daily Bodega, which raised its shutters this morning to celebrate the cult sunscreen brand's newest line, Daily 50 SPF.
  • That's why we crafted the Daily 50 SPF line to seamlessly fit into your daily skincare routine.
  • To experience the benefits of Sun Bum's Daily 50 SPF line for yourself, visit www.sunbum.com .
  • You can now also find our Daily 50 line on Amazon, with prices starting at $19.99 for Daily 50 Face Lotion, $21.99 for Daily 50 Face Gel, and $23.99 for Daily 50 Body Lotion.