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Vornado Realty Trust Announces Famed Avra Group Will Open a New 20,000 SF Restaurant in THE PENN DISTRICT

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vornado Realty Trust (NYSE:VNO) announced today that The Avra Group will open its famed Mediterranean restaurant in THE PENN DISTRICT, one of the most desirable and convenient locations in Manhattan, sitting directly atop Penn Station.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vornado Realty Trust (NYSE:VNO) announced today that The Avra Group will open its famed Mediterranean restaurant in THE PENN DISTRICT, one of the most desirable and convenient locations in Manhattan, sitting directly atop Penn Station.
  • Avra Estiatorio in THE PENN DISTRICT will be reminiscent of a classic Mediterranean restaurant with an elegant design led by Rockwell Group Partner and Studio Leader Shawn Sullivan.
  • We are confident Avra will exemplify the standards of THE PENN DISTRICT through top-notch cuisine, exquisite design, and unparalleled service,” said Ed Hogan, Executive Vice President for Retail Leasing at Vornado Realty Trust.
  • The Avra Group was represented by Gary Trock at CBRE and Vornado was represented in house by Ed Hogan.

Vornado Realty Trust Names Cushman & Wakefield to Launch Leasing Program at Reinvented PENN 2 Office Tower in the Heart of Vornado’s PENN DISTRICT Campus

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Monday, January 8, 2024

NEW YORK, Jan. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vornado Realty Trust (NYSE:VNO) today named Cushman & Wakefield as the exclusive leasing agent of PENN 2, its 1.8 million square-foot PENN DISTRICT office tower.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vornado Realty Trust (NYSE:VNO) today named Cushman & Wakefield as the exclusive leasing agent of PENN 2, its 1.8 million square-foot PENN DISTRICT office tower.
  • PENN 2 has been completely transformed into a world-class office environment geared toward today’s leading companies.
  • “We are excited to partner on PENN 2 with Cushman & Wakefield to continue our momentum in the PENN DISTRICT.
  • The PENN DISTRICT campus is situated directly above North America’s most accessible and active mass transit hub.

Boingo Wireless Announces Enhanced Cellular Connectivity at the MTA and Long Island Rail Road’s Atlantic Branch Stations and Tunnels

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Monday, December 4, 2023

Boingo Wireless announced an upgraded mobile connectivity experience for Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) customers.

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  • Boingo Wireless announced an upgraded mobile connectivity experience for Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) customers.
  • Cell connectivity is now available for AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon subscribers at Atlantic Terminal, Jamaica Station and in the LIRR tunnels connecting the two stations.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231204505390/en/
    Boingo Wireless designed, deployed and manages the cell and Wi-Fi connectivity for the MTA and LIRR’s Atlantic Branch.
  • Boingo Wireless designed, deployed and manages the cell and Wi-Fi connectivity for the Atlantic Branch.

Boingo Wireless Launches High-Speed 5G and Wi-Fi 6 Connectivity at New York’s Grand Central Madison

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Monday, December 4, 2023

Boingo Wireless announced that 5G and Wi-Fi 6 are live at the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) Grand Central Madison, providing fast, reliable wireless connectivity for millions of riders.

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  • Boingo Wireless announced that 5G and Wi-Fi 6 are live at the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) Grand Central Madison, providing fast, reliable wireless connectivity for millions of riders.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231204499390/en/
    Neutral, converged Boingo Wireless network enables mobile connectivity for riders and supports digital operations at Grand Central Madison.
  • The LIRR extension, through Queens to Grand Central Madison, features Boingo connectivity along 10 miles of tunnels, including two tunnels under the East River.
  • “Grand Central Madison is a masterpiece of engineering that showcases the importance of public/private partnerships to deliver a reimagined public transit experience with best-in-class 5G and Wi-Fi networks,” said Boingo CEO Mike Finley.

Boingo Wireless CEO Mike Finley Named to New York’s Queens Power List

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Monday, October 23, 2023

Boingo Wireless , a total connectivity provider of 5G and Wi-Fi solutions, announced that its CEO Mike Finley has been named to the 2023 Queens Power List .

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  • Boingo Wireless , a total connectivity provider of 5G and Wi-Fi solutions, announced that its CEO Mike Finley has been named to the 2023 Queens Power List .
  • Presented by Schneps Media, the list recognizes government officials and business leaders committed to economic growth, improved public services, and a higher quality of life for all Queens residents.
  • Boingo was honored for bringing fast, accessible cellular and Wi-Fi connectivity to major transportation hubs in the region, including JFK, LaGuardia and Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) locations, including Jamaica Station.
  • That’s why Boingo is dedicated to keeping Queens connected with fast, reliable cellular and Wi-Fi connectivity,” said Finley.

Summit Health Opens Multispecialty Hub in Garden City, NY

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Summit Health , a leading provider of primary and specialty care, today announced the grand opening of a new 30,000 square-foot multispecialty health care hub in Garden City, NY.

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  • Summit Health , a leading provider of primary and specialty care, today announced the grand opening of a new 30,000 square-foot multispecialty health care hub in Garden City, NY.
  • This is Summit Health’s first major imaging hub in Long Island, and an entire floor has been dedicated to orthopedics.
  • An integrated patient portal allows providers at CityMD and Summit Health to communicate easily with each other and conveniently access patient health information.
  • For more information on the services and providers located at the Summit Health Garden City hub, visit https://www.summithealth.com/locations/garden-city-hub-901-franklin-ave .

Boingo Wireless CEO Mike Finley Elected to Regional Plan Association Board of Directors

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

Boingo Wireless , a total connectivity provider of distributed antenna systems (DAS), Wi-Fi and private networks, announced that its CEO Mike Finley has been elected to the Regional Plan Association (RPA) Board of Directors.

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  • Boingo Wireless , a total connectivity provider of distributed antenna systems (DAS), Wi-Fi and private networks, announced that its CEO Mike Finley has been elected to the Regional Plan Association (RPA) Board of Directors.
  • “Our new RPA Board of Directors members bring years of expertise in the fields of transportation, construction, infrastructure and communications.
  • Mike Finley’s work at Boingo touches each of these core industries and his seasoned leadership developing modern wireless infrastructure for the tri-state area is a welcomed addition to our team,” said Regional Plan Association President & CEO Tom Wright.
  • “Boingo’s reliable wireless networks are a vital part of the region’s efforts to create more efficient, accessible and safer infrastructure,” said Boingo CEO Mike Finley.

Boingo Wireless SVP Rachel Rea Named One of New York's Above & Beyond Innovators

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023

Boingo Wireless , a total connectivity provider of distributed antenna systems (DAS), Wi-Fi, and private networks, announced that its Senior Vice President of Operations Rachel Rea has been named to New York’s Above & Beyond: Innovators list.

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  • Boingo Wireless , a total connectivity provider of distributed antenna systems (DAS), Wi-Fi, and private networks, announced that its Senior Vice President of Operations Rachel Rea has been named to New York’s Above & Beyond: Innovators list.
  • This is the second year Rea has been recognized on this prestigious annual list.
  • “It’s an honor to be named a Top 50 New Yorker for serving our customers with world-class connectivity solutions,” said Rea.
  • These visionaries set new industry standards and pave the way for progress, pushing their colleagues with forward-thinking strategies.

Social Media Victims Law Center Sues ByteDance and TikTok in the Death of 16-Year-Old Chase Nasca; Parents Travel to Washington D.C. to Hear Congressional Testimony of TikTok CEO

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023

The Social Media Victims Law Center, a legal resource for parents of children and teenage victims harmed by social media addiction and online abuse, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against ByteDance, Inc. and TikTok, Inc. in the February 18, 2022 death of Chase Nasca, 16, from Suffolk County, New York.

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  • The Social Media Victims Law Center, a legal resource for parents of children and teenage victims harmed by social media addiction and online abuse, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against ByteDance, Inc. and TikTok, Inc. in the February 18, 2022 death of Chase Nasca, 16, from Suffolk County, New York.
  • “In China’s version of TikTok, minors 14 and under are limited to 45 minutes per day online and are directed to science experiments, museum exhibits, patriotic and educational videos,” Bergman added.
  • Dean and Michelle will be at the hearing to lend their support for more oversight of TikTok and the dangers it poses to minors and young adults in the pursuit of more profits.
  • Over the last 20 years, at least 30 people have been struck and killed by trains within a half mile of the intersection of Fairview and Railroad Avenues in cases involving both suicide and accidental death.

Tideline Center for Health & Aesthetics Opens New York Location with Solutions for Intimacy Issues

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Monday, January 23, 2023

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Integrated Medical Professionals, an affiliate of Solaris Health Holdings, LLC is proud to announce the grand opening of Tideline Center for Health & Aesthetics, a facility created to provide feminine health care as well as solutions for intimacy issues.

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  • LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Integrated Medical Professionals, an affiliate of Solaris Health Holdings, LLC is proud to announce the grand opening of Tideline Center for Health & Aesthetics, a facility created to provide feminine health care as well as solutions for intimacy issues.
  • Tideline Center's team offers an array of hormonal therapies, feminine rejuvenation, aesthetic treatments, and intimate reconstruction surgeries outstanding in a comfortable and safe state-of-the-art facility.
  • Toby F. Handler, MD, FACS obtained her undergraduate degree at Cornell University and her medical degree from The New York Hospital/Cornell Medical Center.
  • New York finally has a center by women for women to discuss sensitive issues and receive the top-of-the-line treatment delivered in a caring, sympathetic and non-judgmental manner," added Dr. Handler.