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Dynamic Star Announces Commitments of 21,000 sq. ft. of Innovative Food, Tech, Community Space, and Exhibit Space at Opus Point, 23-10 Queens Plaza South, in Long Island City, NY

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y., Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Real estate developer Dynamic Star LLC is excited to announce significant commitments of 21,000 sq. ft. of its ground floor spaces at Opus Point, a new office building to be developed at 23-10 Queens Plaza South. Key to these commitments was a successful collaboration between Dynamic Star and Queens Councilmember Julie Won, the YMCA of Greater New York, Queens Community Board 2, the Queens Chamber of Commerce and the Queens Tech Council, and Place in History. These groundbreaking initiatives will launch a 3,420 sq. ft. YMCA program space for local youth, a 2,410 sq. ft. space for local artists and cultural groups, a 15,000 sq. ft. LIC Food Innovation HUB and location for the Queens Tech Incubator Program, and a 520 sq. ft. exhibit space devoted to the history of the Eagle Electric Company, the former owner and occupant of the building. This rich mix of food, tech, arts and cultural, youth programming, and exhibit spaces will establish a local-based, entrepreneurial hub to activate and anchor a new 321,000 sq. ft. office building to be developed at the foot of the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge in Long Island City, Queens.

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ft. of its ground floor spaces at Opus Point, a new office building to be developed at 23-10 Queens Plaza South.
ft. LIC Food Innovation HUB and location for the Queens Tech Incubator Program, and a 520 sq.
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ft. office building to be developed at the foot of the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge in Long Island City, Queens.

PEAK Event Services Expands to New York with Acquisition of Events Unlimited

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

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HUDSON VALLEY, N.Y., Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PEAK Event Services, the Northeast's leading event and tent rental provider, announced today that Events Unlimited, of Saugerties, New York, will now be a Division of PEAK Event Services.

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HUDSON VALLEY, N.Y., Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PEAK Event Services, the Northeast's leading event and tent rental provider, announced today that Events Unlimited, of Saugerties, New York, will now be a Division of PEAK Event Services.
Events Unlimited is Hudson Valley's premier tent and event rental since 2003.
With 7 locations spanning across New England and Florida, this acquisition signifies our expansion to the 8th location, now venturing into the state of New York.
"We are excited to join forces with PEAK Event Services," said Marty Bathrick of Events Unlimited.

Goodwill NYNJ launches a convenient donation and small store in Northern NJ

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

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HILLSBOROUGH, N.J., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Goodwill Industries® of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey, Inc. (Goodwill NYNJ) held today a grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony with local dignitaries to celebrate the official opening of its Donation Center and small store in Northern New Jersey. Goodwill store is a little different: the small-format store offers a unique selection of pre-loved donated goods that local donors have dropped off, including home décor, books, glassware and other great knick-knacks and doodads. This 2,093-sq-ft Goodwill site serves as a sustainability resource to help residents re-use and re-purpose the clothing and goods they no longer need.

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This 2,093-sq-ft Goodwill site serves as a sustainability resource to help residents re-use and re-purpose the clothing and goods they no longer need.
Nearly 1 million people dropped their clothing and goods at Goodwill NYNJ sites in 2022.
The Goodwill Donation Center and small store is located at the shopping plaza at 649 US-206, Hillsborough, NJ 08844.
The other, a traditional Goodwill Store and donation center, is located at 509 West Union Avenue, Bound Brook, NJ 08805.

Goldilock Secures 1.7 million USD Seed Round Led by New York Angels and Harvard Business School Alumni Angels of Greater New York

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Today, British cybersecurity company Goldilock announces it has secured investment and support from members of two well-known investor groups – Harvard Business School Alumni Angels of Greater NY (HBSAANY) and New York Angels (NYA).

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Today, British cybersecurity company Goldilock announces it has secured investment and support from members of two well-known investor groups – Harvard Business School Alumni Angels of Greater NY (HBSAANY) and New York Angels (NYA).
The $1.7 million seed round is a significant vote of confidence in Goldilock’s unique, patented, non-IP controlled hardware approach to cybersecurity.
Harvard Business School Alumni Angels of Greater New York, founded in 2011, is the largest angel network in NY, with over 350 members and growing.
HBSAANY is part of a global HBS Alumni Angels network with chapters on 4 continents, and is part of the HBS Club of New York.

Carver Bancorp, Inc. Announces Chief Executive Officer Transition

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023

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Mr. Pugh is departing Carver to pursue professional and philanthropic interests on a national level.

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Mr. Pugh is departing Carver to pursue professional and philanthropic interests on a national level.
Mr. Pugh joined Carver in 2012 as Chief Revenue Officer.
He was named President and Chief Operating Officer in 2013, and succeeded Deborah Wright as Chief Executive Officer in January 2015.
Michael T. Pugh stated, "It has been the highlight of my career to serve as the President & CEO of Carver.

Assertio Holdings, Inc. Closes Spectrum Pharmaceuticals Transaction

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

LAKE FOREST, Ill., July 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Assertio Holdings, Inc. (“Assertio” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: ASRT), a specialty pharmaceutical company offering differentiated products to patients, today announced that it has closed the proposed acquisition of Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Spectrum”) (Nasdaq: SPPI), a biopharmaceutical company focused on novel and targeted oncology.

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LAKE FOREST, Ill., July 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Assertio Holdings, Inc. (“Assertio” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: ASRT), a specialty pharmaceutical company offering differentiated products to patients, today announced that it has closed the proposed acquisition of Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Spectrum”) (Nasdaq: SPPI), a biopharmaceutical company focused on novel and targeted oncology.
Assertio intends to provide updated guidance for the combined business as part of its second quarter results call on August 3.
He also serves on the board of directors of Annexus Health, Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, OneOncology, and the American Red Cross of Greater New York.
Dr. Vacirca also received the Theodore Roosevelt Award for outstanding dedication to patient care and was named Newsday's Top Doctor.

Bank of America Announces 2023 Student Leaders; 15 Tristate Area Teens Named

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

NEW YORK, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bank of America today announced 15 area high school juniors and seniors were selected as Student Leaders® (#BofAStudentLeaders), an eight-week paid summer internship providing students with first-hand experience in serving their communities. As part of the program, the students will develop leadership and practical workforce skills while working with local nonprofits, including the Boys and Girls Clubs of New Jersey, the YMCA of Greater New York and Island Harvest in Long Island, all while earning $17 per hour.

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NEW YORK, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bank of America today announced 15 area high school juniors and seniors were selected as Student Leaders ® (#BofAStudentLeaders), an eight-week paid summer internship providing students with first-hand experience in serving their communities.
In the tristate area, teen summer employment is still reeling from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The 15 juniors and seniors Student Leaders from the tristate area were selected from an impressive pool of applicants.
For more Bank of America news, including dividend announcements and other important information, visit the Bank of America newsroom and register for news email alerts .

Cuentas Announces OLB Group's Purchase of Controlling Interest In Cuentas SDI, and the Black011.com Commerce Platform, Enabling the Companies to Offer an Increasing Array of Next-Generation Location-Based Physical and Digital Services to Accelerate the Gr

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Monday, July 17, 2023

MIAMI BEACH, Fla., July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cuentas, Inc. (Nasdaq: CUEN) (Nasdaq: CUENW) ("Cuentas"), the Company that is creating an alternative financial ecosystem for a hard working population who do not have access to traditional financial alternatives, announced today that OLB Group (NASDAQ: OLB), a leading provider of fintech, digital assets and payment, has acquired the remaining controlling interest of Cuentas SDI LLC (Cuentas SDI). Cuentas is a minority shareholder of Cuentas SDI which has over 31,000 convenience stores in its network, with locations across the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut tri state area. Cuentas had been seeking a new partner to acquire the outstanding 80% and invest in the expansion of and innovation around SDI. Management is very excited to see OLB take the stake. Subject to the acquisition, Cuentas will retain its 19.99% share in Cuentas SDI and will be providing additional services to the network, including the Company's new Cuentas Mobile Wireless Service. Management's goal is to use its growing partnership with OLB to increase its offerings to the underserved markets, providing an exciting new array of digital and traditional commerce services, from telco, OmniCommerce, discounts, debit, and credit opportunities, that can be fulfilled digitally or directly in store via OLB's innovative POS solutions.

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Cuentas had been seeking a new partner to acquire the outstanding 80% and invest in the expansion of and innovation around SDI.
Subject to the acquisition, Cuentas will retain its 19.99% share in Cuentas SDI and will be providing additional services to the network, including the Company's new Cuentas Mobile Wireless Service.
"These small stores are often the heart and soul of the communities they serve," said Cuentas Founder and CEO, Arik Maimon.
OLB has already worked with Cuentas on other initiatives and acquired the remaining equity in Cuentas SDI in this latest transaction.

Cuentas Announces OLB Group's Purchase of Controlling Interest In Cuentas SDI, and the Black011.com Commerce Platform, Enabling the Companies to Offer an Increasing Array of Next-Generation Location-Based Physical and Digital Services to Accelerate the Gr

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Monday, July 17, 2023

MIAMI BEACH, Fla., July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cuentas, Inc. (Nasdaq: CUEN) (Nasdaq: CUENW) ("Cuentas"), the Company that is creating an alternative financial ecosystem for a hard working population who do not have access to traditional financial alternatives, announced today that OLB Group (NASDAQ: OLB), a leading provider of fintech, digital assets and payment, has acquired the remaining controlling interest of Cuentas SDI LLC (Cuentas SDI). Cuentas is a minority shareholder of Cuentas SDI which has over 31,000 convenience stores in its network, with locations across the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut tri state area. Cuentas had been seeking a new partner to acquire the outstanding 80% and invest in the expansion of and innovation around SDI. Management is very excited to see OLB take the stake. Subject to the acquisition, Cuentas will retain its 19.99% share in Cuentas SDI and will be providing additional services to the network, including the Company's new Cuentas Mobile Wireless Service. Management's goal is to use its growing partnership with OLB to increase its offerings to the underserved markets, providing an exciting new array of digital and traditional commerce services, from telco, OmniCommerce, discounts, debit, and credit opportunities, that can be fulfilled digitally or directly in store via OLB's innovative POS solutions.

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Cuentas had been seeking a new partner to acquire the outstanding 80% and invest in the expansion of and innovation around SDI.
Subject to the acquisition, Cuentas will retain its 19.99% share in Cuentas SDI and will be providing additional services to the network, including the Company's new Cuentas Mobile Wireless Service.
"These small stores are often the heart and soul of the communities they serve," said Cuentas Founder and CEO, Arik Maimon.
OLB has already worked with Cuentas on other initiatives and acquired the remaining equity in Cuentas SDI in this latest transaction.

Montecito Medical Acquires Two Medical Properties in Greater NYC Area

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Montecito Medical, a leading acquirer of medical office properties nationwide, has acquired two medical office properties in northern New Jersey.

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Montecito Medical, a leading acquirer of medical office properties nationwide, has acquired two medical office properties in northern New Jersey.
“We are very pleased to establish a presence in the Greater New York City metro area as we steadily expand our company’s footprint across the Northeast,” said Chip Conk, CEO of Montecito Medical.
Montecito Medical is one of the nation’s largest privately held companies specializing in healthcare-related real estate acquisitions and partnering with physicians and developers to fund development of medical real estate.
Since 2006, Montecito has completed transactions involving more than $5 billion in medical real estate.