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Discover Luxury at "The Hawthorne": Brooklyn's Newest Boutique Condominiums Steps Away from Prospect Park

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Nestled just two blocks from Prospect Park in the heart of the coveted Prospect Lefferts Gardens, this luxurious twelve-unit condominium offers a slice of urban paradise.

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  • Nestled just two blocks from Prospect Park in the heart of the coveted Prospect Lefferts Gardens, this luxurious twelve-unit condominium offers a slice of urban paradise.
  • Resonating luxury at every corner, "The Hawthorne" boasts state-of-the-art amenities such as deeded parking spots, a virtual doorman, bike storage, and a common roof deck for residents.
  • Its prime location ensures residents are never too far from Prospect Park, the Prospect Park Zoo, and the iconic Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
  • "Our past projects speak to our commitment, and 'The Hawthorne' is another testament to our vision of modern luxury," a representative from PRO-H DEVELOPMENT stated.

Most Instagrammable Gardens in the USA Revealed

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Thursday, May 25, 2023

CARLSBAD, Calif., May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- New research conducted by gardening website Urban Garden Gal has found that Longwood Gardens in Pennsylvania is the most instagrammable garden in the USA.

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  • CARLSBAD, Calif., May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- New research conducted by gardening website Urban Garden Gal has found that Longwood Gardens in Pennsylvania is the most instagrammable garden in the USA.
  • "This list highlights the best gardens across the country and it's fascinating to see which gardens are the most popular on Instagram" said Kelly Martin, founder of Urban Garden Gal .
  • "Longwood Gardens is a true gem, and its ranking as the most Instagrammable garden in the USA is well-deserved.
  • Here are the 10 most Instagrammed gardens in the United States:
    Dallas Arboretum and Botanic Garden, Texas - 117,000 posts
    The purpose of the survey was to inspire people to explore and appreciate the beauty of botanical gardens across the USA.

NYU LANGONE HEALTH OPENS COMPREHENSIVE, FIVE-STORY MULTISPECIALTY CARE CENTER IN COBBLE HILL

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Friday, March 31, 2023

NEW YORK, March 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NYU Langone Health will tomorrow begin opening the comprehensive Joseph S. and Diane H. Steinberg Ambulatory Care Center, a state-of-the-art facility that offers an off-campus, 24-hour emergency department as well as cancer care, outpatient surgeries, and physician practices—across 165,000 square feet and 5 floors—in Brooklyn's Cobble Hill.

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  • "The Joseph S. and Diane H. Steinberg Ambulatory Care Center greatly enhances the breadth and depth of high-quality care NYU Langone offers right here in the community," said Andrew W. Brotman, MD , executive vice president and vice dean for clinical affairs and strategy, chief clinical officer at NYU Langone Health.
  • NYU Langone will further expand in Brooklyn later this spring with the opening of the Red Hook Family Health Center at NYU Langone, where it will offer primary care, dental care, obstetrics and gynecology, behavioral health, and family support services.
  • The new care center is named after Joseph S. and Diane H. Steinberg in recognition of their generosity to NYU Langone, including a gift to expand access to outpatient care in Brooklyn.
  • The Joseph S. and Diane H. Steinberg Ambulatory Care Center will have more than 65 providers from the following clinical areas:

Free Admission Campaign Introduces Assembly Bill #A03059 and State Senate Bill #S5265 Calling for Study of New Yorkers' Free Admission Rights

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023

NEW YORK, March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Free Admission, a campaign seeking to codify the facts of New Yorkers' right to free admission to, and instruction from, the prized museums, zoos, gardens, science and performing art centers and aquarium they subsidize, today announced the introduction of New York State Assembly Bill #A03059 sponsored by Assemblyman Charles D. Fall and State Senate Bill #S5265 sponsored by State Senator Cordell Cleare.

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  • If they are not, the bills call for recommending corrective legislation.
  • Assembly Bill #A03059 and Senate Bill #S5265 aim to dissuade similar Garden campaigns without first clarifying the facts of New Yorkers' rights to free admission to the institutions."
  • The Free Admission campaign launched a petition in support of Bills #A03059 and #S5265.
  • To view and sign Free Admission's petition in support of Assembly Bill #A03059 and #S5265 visit: http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/support-free-admission-bill .

Mortar Group Closes on New Development Site in Historic Prospect Heights, Brooklyn

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Thursday, May 26, 2022

NEW YORK, May 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mortar Group , a New York-based Real-Estate Development Firm, announced today that it has closed on the acquisition of a new development site at 319 Prospect Place in the Prospect Heights neighborhood in Brooklyn.

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  • NEW YORK, May 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mortar Group , a New York-based Real-Estate Development Firm, announced today that it has closed on the acquisition of a new development site at 319 Prospect Place in the Prospect Heights neighborhood in Brooklyn.
  • With construction work slated to begin this summer, 319 Prospect will soon become the home to a new five-story, eight-unit luxury residential development.
  • With a deep sense of community and historical significance,Prospect Heights is one of the most popular destinations in New York.
  • Great schools, trendy eateries, and green spaces keep the neighborhood thriving, while Prospect Park, Brooklyn Botanical Gardens, and Brooklyn Museum serve as a village hub, drawing visitors from all boroughs.

Original New Series Combines Gardening and Muscle Mindfulness: 'GardenFit' Premieres March 21, 2022, on Public Television

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Thursday, March 17, 2022

The first season includes 13 episodes and premieres nationwide beginning March 21, 2022, on public television (check local listings) and streaming on PBS .To watch a preview of the show, visit GardenFit .

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  • The first season includes 13 episodes and premieres nationwide beginning March 21, 2022, on public television (check local listings) and streaming on PBS .To watch a preview of the show, visit GardenFit .
  • Series creators and co-hosts Hooper and Hughes visit more than a dozen stunning private gardens and specialty farms across America, learning about each unique environment and its knowledgeable owner.
  • "Gardening is a healthy and creative hobby but can take a toll on the body if you aren't careful," says co-host Hughes.
  • The series is presented by The WNET Group and distributed nationally by American Public Television.

Katherine Creelman Skrobela is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Friday, January 21, 2022

BROOKLYN, N.Y., Jan. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Katherine Creelman Skrobela is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Trusted Professional in the field of Music in acknowledgment for her role as Director of Technical Information with Brown Harris Stevens.

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  • BROOKLYN, N.Y., Jan. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Katherine Creelman Skrobela is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Trusted Professional in the field of Music in acknowledgment for her role as Director of Technical Information with Brown Harris Stevens.
  • A distinguished professional, Ms. Skrobela has served as the Director of Technical Information and Agent Support at Brown Harris Stevens since 2004.
  • Throughout her acclaimed career, Ms. Skrobela gained professional experience in various positions.
  • An expert in music production, Ms. Skrobela prides herself on demonstrating her visionary and creative talent in her work.

More Than 1,000 National Grid Employees Give Back To Local Communities To Celebrate Company's New York Day Of Service

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Friday, September 17, 2021

NEW YORK, Sept. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 1,000 National Grid employees are giving back to their local communities today to celebrate a Day of Service across the company's 26,000-square-mile New York service area.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 1,000 National Grid employees are giving back to their local communities today to celebrate a Day of Service across the company's 26,000-square-mile New York service area.
  • The initiative is part of Project C ,National Grid'sCommunity Commitment to:
    Connectour communities to clean and sustainable energy.
  • "We have a long and proud history of giving back to the communities we serve," said Rudy Wynter, National Grid's New York president.
  • In Eastern New York, area students will meet with National Grid lineworkers to learn about STEM education and careers in energy.