Northeast Division

New York UNCF 80th Anniversary “A Mind Is…”® Gala Raises Nearly $950,000 for HBCUs and Students

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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New York, N.Y., April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UNCF (United Negro College Fund) hosted its local “A Mind Is…”® Gala celebrating its 80th anniversary on Thursday, March 21 at the Ziegfeld Ballroom with 500 guests in attendance.

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  • New York, N.Y., April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UNCF (United Negro College Fund) hosted its local “A Mind Is…”® Gala celebrating its 80th anniversary on Thursday, March 21 at the Ziegfeld Ballroom with 500 guests in attendance.
  • Nearly $950,000 was raised to support UNCF’s important work to uplift historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and help advance educational opportunities to ensure that more deserving, talented students reach their fullest potential.
  • “As UNCF celebrates its 80 years of success, we continue fueling HBCUs with vital resources to educate generations of African American and other minority students,” said Dr. Michael L. Lomax, president and CEO, UNCF.
  • To donate or learn more about UNCF and its initiatives, please visit UNCF.org/NewYork .

UNCF 80th Anniversary Gala in Boston Raises More than $750K to Support HBCUs and Students

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Northeast Division, BGI, Education, University, Baupost Group, Walking, River, JPMorgan Chase, Black Economic Alliance, Wellington Management Company, Eastern Bank, UNCF, TJX Companies, Cambridge Associates, Student, Kraft Group, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Delta Air Lines, Management

BOSTON, M.A., March 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- March 7 brought resounding success for students of color across New England and the United States.

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  • BOSTON, M.A., March 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- March 7 brought resounding success for students of color across New England and the United States.
  • Thanks to the New England UNCF (United Negro College Fund) 80th Anniversary “A Mind Is…” Gala, UNCF raised more than $750,000 to further its mission of supporting historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and helping as many deserving students to get to and through college as it can.
  • The 80th anniversary event not only commemorated UNCF's rich legacy, but also emphasized its unwavering commitment to building better futures for all.
  • UNCF will continue its year-long 80th anniversary celebration in New England with a series of events that will continue to honor its legacy and transform the future for generations of minority students.

The Hartford Names Matthew Massaro Head Of Northeast Division Sales And Underwriting For Middle And Large Commercial

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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The Hartford has appointed Matthew Massaro head of sales and underwriting for its Middle and Large Commercial Businesses’ Northeast Division.

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  • The Hartford has appointed Matthew Massaro head of sales and underwriting for its Middle and Large Commercial Businesses’ Northeast Division.
  • In his new role, Massaro will be responsible for leading sales and underwriting operations for the company’s independent agents, brokers and customers across seven Northeastern states from Maine to New York.
  • He will report to Gretchen Thompson, head of Field Operations and General Industries for Middle and Large Commercial insurance.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240319171993/en/
    The Hartford has appointed Matthew Massaro head of sales and underwriting for its Middle and Large Commercial Businesses’ Northeast Division.

USQRisk Taps Underwriting Veteran Ashleigh Sears as Head of Casualty

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
Northeast Division, Growth, Science, Assistant, Insurance, Equity, Pennsylvania State University, DEI

NEW YORK, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- USQRisk, the international managing general agent specializing in alternative risk transfer and unique risk solutions, has hired Ashleigh Sears as the company's Head of Casualty. Sears brings an accomplished track record of leadership and underwriting acumen to the USQRisk team as the business continues to grow its U.S. operations.

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  • NEW YORK, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- USQRisk , the international managing general agent specializing in alternative risk transfer and unique risk solutions, has hired Ashleigh Sears as the company's Head of Casualty.
  • Sears brings an accomplished track record of leadership and underwriting acumen to the USQRisk team as the business continues to grow its U.S. operations.
  • "Hiring Ashleigh is the newest chapter in the expansion as we pursue new and interesting opportunities in the structured casualty space," said Anibal Moreno, CEO of USQRisk.
  • Additionally, Sears will be responsible for scaling USQRisk's in-force structured casualty portfolio and building upon the existing casualty underwriting team.

New England UNCF “A Mind Is…” Gala to Celebrate UNCF’s 80th Anniversary

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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BOSTON, MA, Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UNCF (United Negro College Fund) celebrates its 80th anniversary in 2024.

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  • BOSTON, MA, Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UNCF (United Negro College Fund) celebrates its 80th anniversary in 2024.
  • As a major event during a year-long celebration, UNCF will host its annual New England “A Mind Is…” Gala on Thursday, March 7, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Seaport Hotel Boston.
  • The New England “A Mind Is…” Gala will recognize outstanding partners who help the organization effectuate this mission.
  • Events like our New England ‘A Mind Is…’ Gala help us do just that,” said Lomax.

“A Mind Is…”® New York Gala to Celebrate UNCF’s 80th Anniversary

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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New York, NY, Feb. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UNCF (United Negro College Fund) will celebrate its milestone 80th anniversary during “A Mind Is…”® Gala at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City on Thursday, March 21, 2024.

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  • New York, NY, Feb. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UNCF (United Negro College Fund) will celebrate its milestone 80th anniversary during “A Mind Is…”® Gala at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
  • The New York “A Mind Is…”® Gala will recognize outstanding partners who help the organization effectuate this mission.
  • Proceeds from the gala will support UNCF-member HBCUs and college students from across New York and the United States.
  • Events like our ‘A Mind Is…’ New York Gala help us do just that,” said Lomax.

Trammell Crow Residential Expands in Greater Boston with New Luxury Community in Chelmsford

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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Trammell Crow Residential (TCR), the multifamily development platform of Crow Holdings, today announced construction has commenced on its latest Alexan community, a 340-unit, luxury multifamily residence in Chelmsford, Massachusetts.

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  • Trammell Crow Residential (TCR), the multifamily development platform of Crow Holdings, today announced construction has commenced on its latest Alexan community, a 340-unit, luxury multifamily residence in Chelmsford, Massachusetts.
  • Located at 255 Princeton Street, Alexan Chelmsford will redevelop the former UMass Lowell West Campus into a tranquil, 32-acre residential community.
  • This development is a continuation of our company’s efforts to meet Greater Boston’s housing demand,” said Andy Huntoon , Managing Director, Northeast Division of Trammell Crow Residential.
  • With the addition of Alexan Chelmsford, TCR’s Northeast apartment portfolio has nearly 2,000 apartment units in various stages of development.

Trammell Crow Residential Expands in Greater Boston with New Luxury Community in Peabody

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Residential Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, REIT, Crow, Newbury Street, Northeast Division, Northshore Mall, Housing, City, Crow Holdings, TCR, Commercial property

Trammell Crow Residential (TCR), the multifamily development platform of Crow Holdings, today announced construction has commenced on its latest Alexan community, a 180-unit, luxury multifamily residence in Peabody, Massachusetts.

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  • Trammell Crow Residential (TCR), the multifamily development platform of Crow Holdings, today announced construction has commenced on its latest Alexan community, a 180-unit, luxury multifamily residence in Peabody, Massachusetts.
  • Alexan Peabody, a four-story, luxury multifamily development, will be located at 128 Newbury Street along Route 1.
  • Alexan Peabody will offer both market-rate and affordable studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom units.
  • With the addition of Alexan Peabody, TCR’s Northeast apartment portfolio has more than 1,600 apartment units in various stages of development.

HNTB's Phil Brake named Design Build president to direct firmwide efforts

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Monday, November 13, 2023
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KANSAS CITY, Mo., Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Phil Brake, PE, has been promoted to HNTB Corporation's Design Build president. Based in the firm's Chelmsford, Massachusetts, office, Brake directs HNTB's firmwide efforts in the design-build and alternative delivery markets.

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  • KANSAS CITY, Mo., Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Phil Brake, PE, has been promoted to HNTB Corporation's Design Build president.
  • Based in the firm's Chelmsford, Massachusetts, office, Brake directs HNTB's firmwide efforts in the design-build and alternative delivery markets.
  • "Large, complex final design projects and technical excellence are foundations of HNTB.
  • "Large, complex final design projects and technical excellence are foundations of HNTB," said Rob Slimp, PE, HNTB chairman and CEO.

K. Hovnanian️ Recognized with U.S. Department of Energy’s Grand Award, Housing Innovation Award for Zero Energy Ready Homes

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Inspector General, IECC, Architecture, Grand Award Records, Northeast Division GAA Board, DOE, Housing, Cove, Cryptocurrency, Northeast Division

In 2023, the Northeast Division built 400 Zero Energy Ready Homes in New Jersey—the most constructed by any builder in the country. This massive achievement was recognized by the DOE with the Grand Award.K. Hovnanian’s Northeast Division also received the Housing Innovation Award for their community, The Cove at Asbury, located in Asbury Park, NJ. Townhome-style condominiums in this community were built with energy efficiency in mind -- meeting DOE Zero Energy Ready Home certification and 2021 IECC energy codes, and significantly reducing energy costs for homeowners.

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  • A DOE Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) is a home with a renewable energy system that offsets most or all of the home's annual energy use; the home must also meet rigorous efficiency and performance criteria.
  • In 2023, the Northeast Division built 400 Zero Energy Ready Homes in New Jersey—the most constructed by any builder in the country.
  • Townhome-style condominiums in this community were built with energy efficiency in mind -- meeting DOE Zero Energy Ready Home certification and 2021 IECC energy codes, and significantly reducing energy costs for homeowners.
  • The award was announced on October 12, 2023, and accepted by Architecture Production Manager Steve Blisnuk at the DOE’s Housing Innovation Award ceremony.