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E-J Electric Installation Co. Celebrates 125 Years of Excellence

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Monday, December 18, 2023

NEW YORK, Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- E-J Electric Installation Co. (E-J) is celebrating its 125th Anniversary.

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- E-J Electric Installation Co. (E-J) is celebrating its 125th Anniversary.
  • E-J has remained one of the oldest privately held companies and one of the largest electrical contractors in the United States.
  • The New York based firm has a presence in five states, including a recent expansion into Arizona.
  • I could not be prouder of what our company has accomplished, and I look forward to the next 125 years."

Former Federal Transit Administration Regional Administrator Stephen Goodman joins HNTB as national transit and rail practice consultant

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Stephen Goodman, PE, has joined HNTB Corporation as national transit and rail practice consultant and vice president. In this role, Goodman provides strategic guidance for transportation clients, sharing his decades of experience and knowledge overseeing some of the largest and most complex transportation projects in the world.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Stephen Goodman, PE, has joined HNTB Corporation as national transit and rail practice consultant and vice president.
  • "I am grateful that Stephen is with us at HNTB," said Ronnie Hakim, HNTB's national transit and rail market sector leader and senior vice president.
  • "I am grateful that Stephen is with us at HNTB," said Ronnie Hakim, HNTB's national transit and rail market sector leader and senior vice president.
  • Prior to his role as regional administrator, Goodman led federal support through the FTA for the recovery efforts following both Hurricane Sandy and 9/11.

Mike Rothman, Founder and Chairman of SMS Assist, Remarks on Strategic Impact of $2.25 Billion Proptech Merger

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mike Rothman, CEO of Second Avenue Group ('Second Avenue'), a full-service, institutional quality single-family rental ('SFR') platform, today explained how the recent acquisition of SMS Assist by Lessen will strengthen Second Avenue's capabilities and unlock significant value for the company's partners and growing institutional client base. Rothman, who founded SMS Assist 25 years ago and served as CEO for two-decades, has continued to serve as Chairman of SMS Assist and came together with Lessen CEO and Founder Jay McKee to help unlock the synergies of this recent merger.    

Key Points: 
  • In addition to Second Avenue, several well-known private and public investors (including legacy Second Avenue investors) participated in the Lessen/SMS transaction.
  • Monroe Capital, Varde Partners, Koch Real Estate Investments, and Fifth Wall (among others) provided both debt and equity.
  • The merger represents a significant professional milestone for Rothman who has founded and led multiple companies, including SMS Assist (1997) and, more recently, Second Avenue (2017).
  • Today, I see there is significant future upside for the Second Avenue platform as the SFR arena continues to expand."

Governor Andrew Cuomo Launches "As a Matter of Fact... with Andrew Cuomo" Podcast with Inaugural Guest, Trump Administration Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci

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Thursday, October 20, 2022

NEW YORK, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On this week's episode of "As a Matter of Fact... with Andrew Cuomo", Governor Andrew Cuomo sits down with Trump Administration Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci. 

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On this week's episode of "As a Matter of Fact... with Andrew Cuomo", Governor Andrew Cuomo sits down with Trump Administration Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci.
  • Governor Cuomo also takes a close look at politics today with the midterm elections around the corner.
  • Born into an Italian-American family and raised in Queens, Governor Andrew Cuomo spent a lifetime dedicated to public service.
  • The son of Matilda and the late Governor Mario Cuomo, Andrew Cuomo learned from a young age the importance of fighting for equality and opportunity.

Governor Andrew Cuomo Launches Weekly Podcast "As a Matter of Fact... with Andrew Cuomo" Exclusively on Quake Media

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

NEW YORK, Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Quake Media today announced that Governor Andrew Cuomo is launching a weekly podcast exclusively on the Quake Media network. 

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Quake Media today announced that Governor Andrew Cuomo is launching a weekly podcast exclusively on the Quake Media network.
  • "In "As a Matter of Fact with Andrew Cuomo" you will get no happy talk from me.
  • The first episode of "As a Matter of Fact... with Andrew Cuomo", with guest Anthony Scaramucci, will air Thursday, October 20.
  • The first two episodes of "As a Matter of Fact ...with Andrew Cuomo" will be free on Apple Podcasts and the Quake Media YouTube channel.

Global Architecture Software Market Forecasts, 2021-2022 & 2028: Technological Advancements in Architecture Software & Growing Popularity of Digitalization in Architecture - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, May 13, 2022

Increase in infrastructure projects around the world is one of the major factors driving the growth of the architecture software market.

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  • Increase in infrastructure projects around the world is one of the major factors driving the growth of the architecture software market.
  • As a result, key players operating in the architecture software market use architecture software products to run these projects smoothly and efficiently with improved construction efforts.
  • The growing popularity of digitalization in architecture has created lucrative opportunities for the architecture software market growth.
  • Architects may produce more realistic representations and visualizations using digitalized tools and applications, which further driven the architecture software market.

Second Avenue Names New COO, Strategic Advisors

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022

TAMPA, Fla., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Second Avenue Group ('Second Avenue'), a full-service, institutional quality single-family rental platform ("SFR"), announced today that three visionary SFR industry executives have joined the company in various senior-level roles.

Key Points: 
  • TAMPA, Fla., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Second Avenue Group ('Second Avenue'), a full-service, institutional quality single-family rental platform ("SFR"), announced today that three visionary SFR industry executives have joined the company in various senior-level roles.
  • In addition, Bruce Strohm and Fred Tuomi - two iconic and longtime SFR and related housing industry executives - join as Strategic Advisors to Second Avenue.
  • "Second Avenue is experiencing extremely high growth in the SFR market today, which makes the hiring of these three gentlemen a truly transformative moment for our company," said Second Avenue CEO and Founder Mike Rothman.
  • I am pleased to be a strategic advisor to Second Avenue, helping them maximize performance for their institutional investors."

Second Avenue Lands ~$250 Million Investment from Monroe Capital

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Thursday, April 28, 2022

TAMPA, Fla., April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Second Avenue Group ('Second Avenue'), a full-service, institutional quality single-family rental platform ("SFR"), announced today that Monroe Capital LLC, a leading private credit asset manager, has committed approximately $250 million to its investment platform through a mix of debt and equity capital.

Key Points: 
  • TAMPA, Fla., April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Second Avenue Group ('Second Avenue'), a full-service, institutional quality single-family rental platform ("SFR"), announced today that Monroe Capital LLC, a leading private credit asset manager, has committed approximately $250 million to its investment platform through a mix of debt and equity capital.
  • Other recent commitments include $500 million from investment manager Waterton, $150 million from BLG Capital along with significant amounts from other institutional capital partners.
  • Second Avenue, which was founded in 2017, is currently active in 10 markets, primarily in the Southeastern and Southwestern United States.
  • Second Avenue features a purpose-built technology-enabled platform that manages all aspects of single-family rental investment into one centralized, nimble, and data-rich platform.

Tusk Strategies Launches Transportation and Infrastructure Innovation Practice

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Wednesday, February 16, 2022

Building off a decade of helping the worlds fastest growing companies solve major regulatory issues and secure state and local government business, Tusk Strategies today announces the launch of a dedicated Transportation and Infrastructure Practice.

Key Points: 
  • Building off a decade of helping the worlds fastest growing companies solve major regulatory issues and secure state and local government business, Tusk Strategies today announces the launch of a dedicated Transportation and Infrastructure Practice.
  • Tusk Strategies was founded by venture capitalist, philanthropist and political strategist Bradley Tusk and is now led by co-CEOs Chris Coffey and Matt Yale.
  • Beth brings deep experience in transportation and infrastructure, running aggressive strategic media and marketing campaigns nationally and internationally.
  • To contact the Transportation Infrastructure and Mobility Practice, email Henry L. Greenidge at [email protected] , Seth Webb at [email protected] , or Beth DeFalco at [email protected] .

Stonehenge NYC Buys Luxury Upper East Side Building "The Cole"

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Wednesday, February 2, 2022

The Upper East Side building, located at 354 East 91st Street, was constructed in 2002 and will be rebranded as The Cole by Stonehenge.

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  • The Upper East Side building, located at 354 East 91st Street, was constructed in 2002 and will be rebranded as The Cole by Stonehenge.
  • Stonehenge NYC sourced, underwrote, and led due diligence for the investment opportunity and will manage the property on the behalf of the Stonehenge NYC and Stockbridge joint venture.
  • Stonehenge NYC plans to upgrade the building's apartments and amenities and will utilize its best-in-class property management team and lifestyle offerings to enhance the resident experience.
  • The pet-friendly, doorman building is close to many of the Upper East Side's finest museums, restaurants, and shopping and only blocks away from the Second Avenue Subway.