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"A Likely Catastrophe Waiting to Happen": Local Resident and Engineer Sound Alarm on Billionaire's Unsafe Construction in SoHo

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Friday, June 16, 2023

NEW YORK, June 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, local financier and SoHo resident Federico Pignatelli and architect Richard Donald held a press conference at Pier59 studios, sounding the alarm regarding what is believed to be an illegal and unsafe construction by Pignatelli's neighbor billionaire Ray Dalio in SoHo that is in serious danger of collapsing and harming local residents and passersby, as it is built resting on a 140-year-old wooden structure. 

Key Points: 
  • "In my professional opinion, the construction built by Mr. Dalio and his team is structurally unsound," shared Richard Donald, President, RSD Engineering.
  • "After conducting a close examination, the structure is not compliant with the NYC Building Code and lacks adequate lateral stability.
  • It is sure an unsafe condition and potentially a catastrophe waiting to happen."
  • "This is a systemic enforcement problem, and we cannot let reckless construction projects lead to conditions that jeopardize people's lives and livelihoods.

"A Likely Catastrophe Waiting to Happen": Local Resident and Engineer Sound Alarm on Billionaire's Unsafe Construction in SoHo

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Friday, June 16, 2023

NEW YORK, June 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, local financier and SoHo resident Federico Pignatelli and architect Richard Donald held a press conference at Pier59 studios, sounding the alarm regarding what is believed to be an illegal and unsafe construction by Pignatelli's neighbor billionaire Ray Dalio in SoHo that is in serious danger of collapsing and harming local residents and passersby, as it is built resting on a 140-year-old wooden structure. 

Key Points: 
  • "In my professional opinion, the construction built by Mr. Dalio and his team is structurally unsound," shared Richard Donald, President, RSD Engineering.
  • "After conducting a close examination, the structure is not compliant with the NYC Building Code and lacks adequate lateral stability.
  • It is sure an unsafe condition and potentially a catastrophe waiting to happen."
  • "This is a systemic enforcement problem, and we cannot let reckless construction projects lead to conditions that jeopardize people's lives and livelihoods.

SOCOTEC USA acquires Conversano Associates Inc., focusing on expanding market presence and strengthening its technical breadth of Code Consulting, Expediting, & Planning Services

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

SOCOTEC USA acquires Conversano Associates further strengthening its Code Consulting, Expediting, & Planning Services.

Key Points: 
  • SOCOTEC USA acquires Conversano Associates further strengthening its Code Consulting, Expediting, & Planning Services.
  • This will strengthen and expand the services that we provide our clients, with an even stronger code consulting and permitting team.
  • Joining SOCOTEC allows us to expand into additional complimentary services, including the greater sustainability field which we are passionate about."
  • ", said Robert LiMandri, Senior Principal of SOCOTEC USA, leading SOCOTEC's existing Code and Zoning practice, and former New York City Building Commissioner.

PRESIDENT & CEO SHELTON J. HAYNES ANNOUNCES ACCEPTANCE OF 2023 REHABILITATION AWARD FROM FRIENDS OF THE UPPER EAST SIDE HISTORIC DISTRICTS

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Roosevelt Island, NY, April 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Last week, members of the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC) leadership team accepted the 2023 Rehabilitation Award from the Friends of the Upper East Side Historic Districts, given in recognition of RIOC’s outstanding work rehabilitating the historic Roosevelt Island Lighthouse.

Key Points: 
  • Roosevelt Island, NY, April 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Last week, members of the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC) leadership team accepted the 2023 Rehabilitation Award from the Friends of the Upper East Side Historic Districts, given in recognition of RIOC’s outstanding work rehabilitating the historic Roosevelt Island Lighthouse.
  • Accepting the award on behalf of RIOC were Prince Shah, Director of Capital Planning and Projects, and Gretchen Robinson, VP and General Counsel for the Corporation.
  • “I am incredibly proud of the work our team did to restore the beautiful Roosevelt Island Lighthouse, and I am honored that the Friends of the Upper East Side Historic Districts saw fit to recognize that hard work with this prestigious award,” said President and CEO Shelton Haynes.
  • “What makes Roosevelt Island so unique is the rich history that dots every corner of our island, from the Lighthouse on down.

Manchester Historic Association Honors Red Arrow Diner with Century Club Award

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022

MANCHESTER, N.H., Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The owners of the Red Arrow Diner were presented with the Manchester Historic Association Century Club Award during the 30th annual Historic Preservation Awards on September 8 at Manchester Community College.

Key Points: 
  • The owners of the Red Arrow Diner were presented with the Manchester Historic Association Century Club Award during the 30th annual Historic Preservation Awards on September 8 at Manchester Community College.
  • MANCHESTER, N.H., Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The owners of the Red Arrow Diner were presented with the Manchester Historic Association Century Club Award during the 30th annual Historic Preservation Awards on September 8 at Manchester Community College.
  • "The Red Arrow Diner is an important business that has been part of the Manchester community for 100 years," said Jeffrey R. Barraclough, Executive Director, Manchester Historic Association.
  • "While the Red Arrow Diner is known for its homecooked comfort food and baked goods, and for being a 'must-stop' location for politicians every election cycle, I truly feel the Red Arrow Diner is most special because of its people," said Carol Lawrence, Co-Owner and President, Red Arrow Diner, upon accepting the award.

The Dugger Law Firm, PLLC: Former MOA Special Counsel & Deputy Director of Vetting Martha Perez-Pedemonti Files Discrimination & Retaliation Class Action Against NYC

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Wednesday, July 27, 2022

NEW YORK, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Former Mayor's Office of Appointments ("MOA") Special Counsel and Deputy Director of Vetting Martha Perez-Pedemonti has filed an individual and class action complaint against the City of New York ("NYC"), former Director and Principal EEO Officer for MOA Joni Kletter ("Kletter"), NYC Law Department EEO Officer Sosimo Fabian ("Fabian"), and NYC Agency Counsel Michael Levario ("Levario").

Key Points: 
  • The complaint further alleges FMLA retaliation and interference claims against Defendants NYC and Kletter.
  • In addition to individual claims, Ms. Perez-Pedemonti alleges class claims, for injunctive and declaratory relief, on behalf of all NYC employees who filed EEO complaints against a Commissioner, Head of Agency, and/or EEO Officer.
  • The complaint alleges that these, and other EEO policies, resulted in a disparate impact on the class through disproportionate rates of discipline, resignation, and/or termination.
  • It further alleges that NYC had a policy or practice of retaliation against employees who made sex discrimination, race discrimination, and/or related retaliation EEO complaints against Commissioners, Agency Heads, and/or EEO Officers.

ALCHEMY PROPERTIES ANNOUNCES POTENTIAL FOR COMBINATION OF THE PINNACLE PENTHOUSE AND THE 49TH FLOOR UNITS AT THE WOOLWORTH TOWER RESIDENCES

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022

NEW YORK, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Woolworth Tower Residences, a collection of 32 residences atop the iconic Woolworth Building in Lower Manhattan developed by Alchemy Properties, will offer an unprecedented opportunity to combine the two remaining units that crown the iconic Woolworth Building. The sprawling combination, priced at $59 million, comprises of The Pinnacle Penthouse and the 49th floor just below it. The potential combination would total 12,131 interior square feet with a 408 square foot observatory terrace located 727 feet in the air.

Key Points: 
  • The sprawling combination, priced at $59 million, comprises of The Pinnacle Penthouse and the 49th floor just below it.
  • The potential combination would total 12,131 interior square feetwith a 408 square foot observatory terrace located 727 feet in the air.
  • The Woolworth Building was commissioned by Frank W. Woolworth, pioneer of the five-and-dime stores, and designed by architect Cass Gilbert.
  • "The Pinnacle Penthouse and 49th floor residences are the last remaining units for sale at The Woolworth Tower Residences.

ALCHEMY PROPERTIES ANNOUNCES POTENTIAL FOR COMBINATION OF THE PINNACLE PENTHOUSE AND THE 49TH FLOOR UNITS AT THE WOOLWORTH TOWER RESIDENCES

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022

NEW YORK, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Woolworth Tower Residences, a collection of 32 residences atop the iconic Woolworth Building in Lower Manhattan developed by Alchemy Properties, will offer an unprecedented opportunity to combine the two remaining units that crown the iconic Woolworth Building. The sprawling combination, priced at $59 million, comprises of The Pinnacle Penthouse and the 49th floor just below it. The potential combination would total 12,131 interior square feet with a 408 square foot observatory terrace located 727 feet in the air.

Key Points: 
  • The sprawling combination, priced at $59 million, comprises of The Pinnacle Penthouse and the 49th floor just below it.
  • The potential combination would total 12,131 interior square feetwith a 408 square foot observatory terrace located 727 feet in the air.
  • The Woolworth Building was commissioned by Frank W. Woolworth, pioneer of the five-and-dime stores, and designed by architect Cass Gilbert.
  • "The Pinnacle Penthouse and 49th floor residences are the last remaining units for sale at The Woolworth Tower Residences.

Shawmut Design and Construction Bolsters New York Metro Region Growth Strategy and Expands Capabilities with Key Executive Hires

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Friday, March 25, 2022

NEW YORK, March 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Shawmut Design and Construction, a leading $1.3 billion national construction management firm, is pleased to announce the addition of three new executives to its New York Metro region, positioning the firm to aggressively expand market share and support significant growth across key sectors. The firm has welcomed Bradley Todd as life sciences project executive; Wayne Lawrence as healthcare project executive; and Derek Dandurand as director of historic preservation.

Key Points: 
  • The firm has welcomed Bradley Todd as life sciences project executive; Wayne Lawrence as healthcare project executive; and Derek Dandurand as director of historic preservation.
  • "We are excited to welcome these new team members whose expertise in their respective sectors align with our client service approach and growth strategy as we build upon diversifying across key sectors," said David Margolius, executive vice president of Shawmut's New York Metro region.
  • Dandurand has held various roles throughout the region, including at the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission and the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation.
  • About Shawmut Design and Construction:
    Shawmut Design and Construction is a$1.3 billionnational construction management firm with a reputation for completing extremely complex and logistically challenging projects for the most high-profile clients in the industry.

The Family of Jean-Michel Basquiat Announces Tickets for Jean-Michel Basquiat: King Pleasure© On Sale Beginning Today, February 28th at kingpleasure.basquiat.com

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Tuesday, March 1, 2022

NEW YORK, March 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The family of Jean-Michel Basquiat has announced that tickets for Jean-Michel Basquiat: King Pleasure© are on sale beginning today, February 28th. Tickets can be purchased at the exhibition website, https://kingpleasure.basquiat.com/.  The highly anticipated exhibition will feature over 200 never before and rarely seen paintings, drawings, ephemera and artifacts to give an intimate and multidimensional portrait of Jean-Michel that can only be told by his family. All of the work comes from the family's collection with the vast majority never having been exhibited previously. Jean-Michel Basquiat: King Pleasure© also features recreations of his NYC artist studio on Great Jones St. and the Michael Todd VIP Room of NYC's iconic Palladium nightclub for which Jean-Michel created two paintings. Opening April 9th, the exhibition will span over 15,000-square-feet at RXR's Starrett-Lehigh Building.

Key Points: 
  • All of the work comes from the family's collection with the vast majority never having been exhibited previously.
  • Jean-Michel Basquiat: King Pleasure also features recreations of his NYC artist studio on Great Jones St. and the Michael Todd VIP Room of NYC's iconic Palladium nightclub for which Jean-Michel created two paintings.
  • Yieldstreet joins Spotify , VICE , and Phillips as a participating sponsor of Jean-Michel Basquiat: King Pleasure.
  • PLACE JEAN-MICHEL BASQUIAT- This gallery will contain oral histories from members of Jean-Michel's family and a close circle of friends as well as posthumous awards and exhibitions.